Just got a 1985 Peavey Foundation. Great sounding and terrific feel. Just need to adjust relief to my liking. Need the right tool. So, now, I need to decide if it pushes my 2000 MIM Fender Jazz off to the music store.
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NBD-Foundation
- Thread starter kbaxter26
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I think Foundations are a bit more aggressive than most Fenders and I like it that way! I hope I get another sometime.
Sorry, my phone won't send the pics. Black, rw board, drop d tuner, which I need to get rid of. The A string barely stays in the nut though.
As much as I need the cash I would get for my Fender, the Foundation ain't pushing it out. Foundation is reallt killer, if I was mostly playing rock. But, it just ain't doing it for the jazz and blues I like.
Dang, I was really hoping to love the Peavey more than my Fender.
Dang, I was really hoping to love the Peavey more than my Fender.
Don't worry, there are plenty of us Peavey lovers that will give it a good home if you decide to give it up
The truss rod nut is a 5/16" and the Gibson socket wrench/screwdriver works well.
Haven't had a problem with string fit in the nut slots on any of my Peavey's. Is the string too large/small? Can you post a pic?
I'd sell the D-tuner and get another regular tuner, D-tuners aren't cheap.
mech
edit: Glad you have the pickup height worked out. Super Ferrites are pretty hot and don't need to be too close to the strings. I set mine like this with the string fretted at the last fret and measured from the bottom of the string. The heights need to be tweaked a bit for different brand/gauge strings.
Bridge...1/4" bass side....3/16" treble
Neck.....5/16" bass side...1/4" treble.
If you do a search, you won't find any threads by people asking what pickups to use instead of Super Ferrites to get a better sound.
Haven't had a problem with string fit in the nut slots on any of my Peavey's. Is the string too large/small? Can you post a pic?
I'd sell the D-tuner and get another regular tuner, D-tuners aren't cheap.
mech
edit: Glad you have the pickup height worked out. Super Ferrites are pretty hot and don't need to be too close to the strings. I set mine like this with the string fretted at the last fret and measured from the bottom of the string. The heights need to be tweaked a bit for different brand/gauge strings.
Bridge...1/4" bass side....3/16" treble
Neck.....5/16" bass side...1/4" treble.
If you do a search, you won't find any threads by people asking what pickups to use instead of Super Ferrites to get a better sound.
The truss rod nut is a 5/16" and the Gibson socket wrench/screwdriver works well.
Haven't had a problem with string fit in the nut slots on any of my Peavey's. Is the string too large/small? Can you post a pic?
I'd sell the D-tuner and get another regular tuner, D-tuners aren't cheap.
mech
edit: Glad you have the pickup height worked out. Super Ferrites are pretty hot and don't need to be too close to the strings. I set mine like this with the string fretted at the last fret and measured from the bottom of the string. The heights need to be tweaked a bit for different brand/gauge strings.
Bridge...1/4" bass side....3/16" treble
Neck.....5/16" bass side...1/4" treble.
If you do a search, you won't find any threads by people asking what pickups to use instead of Super Ferrites to get a better sound.
Unfortunately, I can't post pics from my phone. The A string was popping out of the nut, cause it was riding too high on the tuner lug.
Easy fix but I've installed a three string bar on mine so there are no worries.
mech
That sounds like an issue with the way it was strung more than anything... FWIW, I really like my Foundation 5 - it's becoming one of my main players...
- georgestrings
SirMjac28
Patiently Waiting For The Next British Invasion
+1 on the bar string retainer. Peavey started incorporating them on the later foundations, probably due to your problem
Just checking with all the comments,how well you all are digging on the Peavey Foundation,with Super Ferrite pickups. I have a Dyna Bass,with gold hardware,with Super Ferrites,1987, Candy Apple Red,just replaced the tuners,Schallers. OHSC. It is on classified for sale. With all the comments thought I would see if anyone,was interested? IMO, the Dyna Bass,is a souped up Foundation,built in 3band EQ.
Make me an offer.
Thanks
Make me an offer.
Thanks
