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Wow, that really brings back memories! That was my first bass, my parents bought it for me for my 18th birthday in 1984. I later sold it in college around 1988, with the case and amp, after I got a Ric.
I however didn't think it was all that great. It was a serious slab of ash and maple, that's for sure. It was pretty clunky really. But far worse was the Peavey Basic 40 amp, which was a real piece of junk.
But you know, I wish I still had that bass!
I however didn't think it was all that great. It was a serious slab of ash and maple, that's for sure. It was pretty clunky really. But far worse was the Peavey Basic 40 amp, which was a real piece of junk.
But you know, I wish I still had that bass!
Heck yeah, man! My first bass is a Peavey Fury II import from around 2002, and I appreciate it more now than I ever have. It is a great player, built solid, versatile and is the lightest non-travel bass I have ever touched.
Peavey makes great stuff for the money!
Peavey makes great stuff for the money!
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Nice Score. Glad you like it. Check the link in my sig for some T-20 info.
As you point out, the body is notably lighter than T-40's Even though the T 40, 45 and 20 look very similar each model is smaller and lighter than the one before it.
One minor correction, the pickup is actually different than the foundations. If you look under the guard you'll be surprised to see that the pickup is actually over twice as large under the guard as above. The same pickup was in the first generation Peavey Fury bass that came after the T20 and shares all the same features except for body and pickguard shapes. The smaller Foundation style Ferrite appeared on the patriot and a couple others.
I think you mean 4 pieces of ash.That, sir, is one nice piece of ash!
Seriously though, I don't know why Peavey or whoever put their bodies together couldn't at the very least make their natural finsished bodies out of similar chunks of wood. My 79' t-40 (4 pieces at least) actually looks pretty good from the front, but my '82 t-45 (and most other natural/burst 80's T-series I've seen) seem to have wood grains that aren't even similar, often times seeming to be half strait, half curvy. Would it have been that hard to make a stack of strait and a stack of curvy and then make the bodies from them?
I used to snag awesome t-40's for cheap. Best bass ever imho for the money. My 1st bass. That t-20 looks awesome. Never tried one. Now I cannot find t-40's for cheap and have moved to foundations. They are great basses too and way lighter than the t series. Sound different but really versatile bass.
I don't know if it comes across in the pics, but in person it looks to me like it may be only three pieces. The wings are definitely bookmatched well, and you can't really tell with the pickguard on, but on the back the grain changes in the center block.I think you mean 4 pieces of ash.
Seriously though, I don't know why Peavey or whoever put their bodies together couldn't at the very least make their natural finsished bodies out of similar chunks of wood. My 79' t-40 (4 pieces at least) actually looks pretty good from the front, but my '82 t-45 (and most other natural/burst 80's T-series I've seen) seem to have wood grains that aren't even similar, often times seeming to be half strait, half curvy. Would it have been that hard to make a stack of strait and a stack of curvy and then make the bodies from them?
This is very true! The CL seller I bought this from also had an early 80s Foundation for sale that I actually planned on getting, but once I played this T-20 I fell in love. They are both phenomenal basses with a wide range of sounds. If he has the Foundation listed for much longer, I may have to go buy it, too!
Not sure what you're getting at. There are definitely 4 pieces of wood in that body.
I looked again; you're right. I was thinking the middle two were one piece for some reason.
Cool thing about the Foundation is that they are passive. They seem to stay tuned forever. Decent sound ... I actually leave mine at the venue and allow other musicians to "borrow it" or use it as their back-up. Everytime someone plays them who have never thought of Peavey before has been amazed and either bought their own or had me find them one.
I don't blame u for picking the t-20 instead. if I ever saw one that nice I'd certainly snatch it up.
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I'd say thats definitely worth it in that condition. A few years back, I would have said that's a bit high, but now it seems like a fair deal, especially for one so clean.
How's the neck?
