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Peavey Foundation database

#241
This is my 1992 Peavey Foundation. I gave $150, shipped with a soft case. It has Super Ferrites.

I modded it with Bourns Military Spec 250K Audio Taper pots and a vintage .022 Bumblebee cap from an old Hammond organ.

I decided to go with Rotosound Flatwound strings (.045s). I was able to drop the action considerable after I set the neck relief. I also set the intonation. I'm going to replace the bridge with a better, more adjustable bridge. Any suggestions? Money is not really an object.

One question, what is the difference between "Handcrafted in the U.S.A." (mine) and "Made in the U.S.A."?

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The bass sounds REALLY good. At the moment, I have no bass amp. I use Garage Band and Guitar Rig for my bass recording. I can get an amazing array of sounds. I've been working on learning Jethro Tull's version of "Bouree" and McCartney's bass line on "Something".

I normally play guitar but I decided to devote time to learning bass.
 
#245
Got a Foundation about a week ago from a fellow Tber. Got it for a decent price but when the thing arrived it needed a lot more help than anticipated. Bridge was dirty and rusty, body knicked but not that bad. Actually cleaned up well with some simple green. Neck bowed. All screws rusted out. Some of the bridge saddles were rusted shut and the jack was shorting out. Thing was in bad shape but sounded great.

After cleaning her up and soaking the saddles in Diet Coke to loosen the screws I got some new screws and springs. Took the pickups out and cleaned them up. So the body was looking good.

On to the neck. Pulled off the truss cover and looked inside to see some rather messed up looking wood. Someone has cut some of the wood out to access the truss. Gave it a turn with the correct wrench (gibson 5/16) and it would only turn about 1/6 and then stopped. Pushed kind of hard but didnt want to snap anything....Truss maxed out! On to the washer trick. Finding the washers proved to be a pain...In the end I got some lock washers and flattened them out with some pliers. Lubed the truss nut and BAM, neck adjusted no problem. I actually have to bring it back a hair to create a little relief! With all the problems that came up with it, the TBer actually threw me a few dollars back. Got to love TB!

After a lot of work I now have a sweet bass. My impressions: Great sound..A little more bite and "zip" than a fender jazz. The neck is SUPER slim....I am more of a p neck guy so for me this neck feels kind of toyish. Maybe I can get a Fury neck from someone? Also, the strings are farther from the body with no PG so it is kind of hard to do slap but I will add some kin of "slap guard" in the future. The tuners on this bass are top notch and the bridge is better than an average jazz too. All in all a great bass made in USA. I would call it a back up to my l2000 but it could be a main bass in its own right and I will definitely gig it some. I am stoked.

Oh yeah, its name is E.T. for the mod I did to it. All white the bass was just too ugly so I had to give it some charm. Check it!>>>>>

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#247
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My new foundy. She's a '90, needed new strings and a setup. I got some D'Addario EXL165's on, but lots of fretting-out above the octave after lowering the action to 3/32 (E) and 1/8 (G). I think the tilt needs adjusting.

Does anyone know where a brother can get a user manual?
 
#249
rcarraher said:
Bean, I snagged one ages ago and stashed it on my SkyDrive, follow the link, it's public https://skydrive.live.com/?cid=b16968d2ca9ba387#cid=B16968D2CA9BA387&id=B16968D2CA9BA387!123
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Thanks for the link! I adjusted the neck tilt and she plays like a dream. Also added three brass washers under the truss rod nut, as it was maxed. So the neck has just a little relief now, and the action is where I like it.

Does anyone have any idea where I can get replacement rubber grip bands that are similar to the ones that came on the control knobs? I am missing one!

Thanks again.
Bill
 
#250
Hello friends. I recently purchased a Peavey Foundation ebay 1983 used very little. Looks new. So It arrived need of adjustment. A local luthier did was fit and well. Now I'm back from vacation and I have found a problem. Touching the third string (the) vibration sounds. If I press the string between the headstock and the nut,the vibration disappears. Can anyone know what happens? Thank you.
 
#252
Do You mean the A String? Mine does that if I do not have enough winds on the Tuning peg. Comes down to wear on the nut. You might be able to stop it by loosening the A string so you can lift the string out of the nut and put a drop of super glue in the groove on the nut where the string rides. Wait for it to dry, place the string back in the saddle and retune the string.
 
#253
Hi friends.
The nut was placed new. And I see no problems with the tuners because they look new.
Not sure if it trussrod problem ... The luthier squeezed for adjustment ... maybe that is a maladjusted again?
I think tonight I will record a video for you to see and hear the problem.
Thanks for your answers.
 
#254
Hi friends.
Here I leave a video demonstration.
Here you can see and hear the vibrations emitted by the third string when played on the air.
I noticed the nut is perfect (new), and the tuner also. Only in that string sounds. So my doubts grow.
It is a beautiful and sounds great. I would be very sadness not to fix this problem.

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#255
hello my friend,

your foundation sounds great otherwise and your playing does too

i think the string is hitting on the first fret when you play it open, which makes me think the luthier cut the nut just a little bit too much....can you have him look at it? you can probably fix it by raising the height of that string, but replacing the nut would be the correct way


p.s. the "roxanne" cover brought a big smile to my face, very nice! more good playing and your singer has a great voice
 
#257
A question about an earlier thread: can anyone who has used the "washers under the truss rod nut" trick tell me what size washers to use? And what the inside diameter of the hole should be? I think my Foundation is to the point of needing this now, and I thought I might be able to save some of the trial and error.
 
#258
sparktone said:
A question about an earlier thread: can anyone who has used the "washers under the truss rod nut" trick tell me what size washers to use? And what the inside diameter of the hole should be? I think my Foundation is to the point of needing this now, and I thought I might be able to save some of the trial and error.
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The inside hole on the washer needs to be 3/16" diameter. The outside size will vary and needs to be adjusted for the actual size of the hole in the neck. The best fix is to get thick round washers larger than the pocket and then trim them to a squarish shape to fit. Thin washers, even when stacked, will cup due to the pressure of the nut and can start separation of the glue joint. If you make your own, drill the hole in a 1/8" thick piece of metal (aluminum, brass or steel will work although brass or steel is best) and then trim the outside to fit. The holes for the truss rod nut are not consistent in size over different years of manufacture and are not always symmetrical. The more bearing surface the washer has on the wood to distribute the pressure of the nut the better.

Peavey used to have 1/8" thick square washers for this purpose available. Don't know if they are still in stock but it wouldn't hurt to give them a call. 601-483-5365 and ask for service.

Be sure to trim and remove any excess glue that squeezed out during the glue up process or wood splinters that would interfere with the washer traveling smoothly down the truss rod and seating flat in the pocket.

mech
 
#259
sparktone said:
A question about an earlier thread: can anyone who has used the "washers under the truss rod nut" trick tell me what size washers to use? And what the inside diameter of the hole should be? I think my Foundation is to the point of needing this now, and I thought I might be able to save some of the trial and error.
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You can use little split lock washers from the hardware store. The outside diameter is very small, so no trimming needed.
 
#260
jesuskno said:
Hi friends.
Here I leave a video demonstration.
Here you can see and hear the vibrations emitted by the third string when played on the air.
I noticed the nut is perfect (new), and the tuner also. Only in that string sounds. So my doubts grow.
It is a beautiful and sounds great. I would be very sadness not to fix this problem.

Video:
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I have had a similar problem with a Foundation before. In my experience it was due to the curve in the tuning post. The pressure on the string forced the winds to slide up the post, and reduce the break angle over the nut. You may be able to fix it by unwinding the string , then rewinding it while applying pressure down on the winds. If this doesn't work try a new string and don't cut any off the end. This will result in more winds forcing the string lower. Later Foundations fixed this problem 2 ways. The post are straight cut so the strings don't slide up in to the depression, and they also used a bar string tree that holds down all the strings except the E. Hipshot makes a really nice tree like this that allows you to slip the strings in place while tuning.
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The stock peavey requires you to run the string under the bar and is not as user friendly. http://i360.photobucket.com/albums/oo42/bassmanrocke/92Foundation003.jpg
 

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