I have the chance to buy a mint condition (I have verified that) late 1980's Peavey Fury. Beautiful looking bass. I had one of these (very similar anyway) for 25 years until I sold mine a couple years ago and I still miss it. Looking to get it back and this is as close as I have found. It is going for $400. Would you pay that much for a bass this old? Is this a good deal? I have no idea what these things might be worth. All I know is that I've spent a good deal of time looking for one like this and haven't seen one this good. Thinking about pulling the trigger but don't want to be a complete fool either. Any opinions?
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Is it worth $400 to you? That's all that matters.
$400 is extremely on the high end. Not that it isn't worth that much but they sell for a lot less.
Unless it is a special color and very clean.
Unless it is a special color and very clean.
DiabolusInMusic
Functionless Art is Merely Tolerated Vandalism
I love early Peavey basses basses, but I wouldn't pay $400, even in mint condition. That said, I wouldn't be surprised if that's what a mint one goes for nowadays and you probably aren't going to see another minty example soon.
It's not much in the way of advice, but it all comes down to how much you're willing to spend and how much you want it.
It's not much in the way of advice, but it all comes down to how much you're willing to spend and how much you want it.
It's hard to say. My first bass was a Peavey Fury (P-Bass version) in simple black w/white pickguard that I bought brand new in 1997 for $250.
I bought a really nice Fury for $75 a couple years back.
And I traded a broken keyboard for a Foundation with a Fury neck included not long after that.
Despite the low resale values as of late, Peavey USA stuff is outstanding for the money. I just think for $400, you could buy 2 of them.
And I traded a broken keyboard for a Foundation with a Fury neck included not long after that.
Despite the low resale values as of late, Peavey USA stuff is outstanding for the money. I just think for $400, you could buy 2 of them.
less than a year ago a TBer had the best Fury I've ever seen for sale here complete with upgrades for $250. I passed on it because I just bought a bass and needed a little time between the next purchase.
As others have said $400 is high! I got a USA made Fury P-bass with a maple neck and fret board with only two small dings in it for $125 bucks. Threw some DR Nickle plated strings on it, adjusted the action and popped a Seymour Duncan SPB-3 Quarter Pounder in it for 65 bucks. All in all I have $125 in the bass + $32 for strings + $65 for the pickup. A total of $222 bucks for a really great bass.
You can find USA Furys all over the place for lower than $400 bucks. I figure $150 to $200 is what most should be going for.
You can find USA Furys all over the place for lower than $400 bucks. I figure $150 to $200 is what most should be going for.
I see them lately for around $220 (P-bass pickup) to $350 (slanted super ferrite pickup). The $350 was on the high end for a super nice example in a rare color. If it's not mint you could get either of the styles I mentioned for considerably less.
So, it's your money, but you could do better on Ebay... unless this particular bass is THE ONE. In which case... haggle.
So, it's your money, but you could do better on Ebay... unless this particular bass is THE ONE. In which case... haggle.
any pix.. that's the high end.
if it's black/white'/maple... probably over priced.
verify the neck is straight.. for some reason these things are over tuned and never played a lot
if it's black/white'/maple... probably over priced.
verify the neck is straight.. for some reason these things are over tuned and never played a lot
Age isn't really at issue here (1990 doesn't seem that old to me, but I'm old). The Fury was on the budget end of the Peavey offering, and budget axes generally don't appreciate in value to the extent the seller is asking.
As has been stated above, it depends, but I personally think $400 is objectively high. $400 appears to be the going asking price on Reverb, where asking prices trend high. On the Bay, completed auctions come in at $250-$350, depending on condition and case.
It's your money and if you really need to scratch that itch, go for it. I know the feeling. I wouldn't pay $400 but if I were the guy who just had to have it, I'd lead with a $350 offer.
One more thing: If there's no case, you're getting jobbed.
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Got a fury after all this raving on tb andwas totally disappointed. Sold it. My 300 bucks fender p mim is aaaages better than that fury
I disagree with you a bit on the quality of the Fury -which in general I have found to be on-par with MIM fenders-, though you indirectly raise a very good point. Much of the beauty of the Fury has always been its value. There's alot to say for a $100 (P-style) or $150 (Ferrite) instrument that could easily hang with instruments costing 3 times as much. However, when the prices get to 2 and 3 hundred or more, much of the attraction is diminished. There's some very nice instruments at the 3-4 hundred price point and even if the Fury is a bit better, you're still dealing with the foibles of an older instrument (my T-45 is in the shop now because of a possible ski jump...).
I find the same issues with T-40's and 45's reaching 5-6 hundred bucks or more. There's ALOT of competition among used instruments in that price range and suddenly the T-series instruments don't seem like such a great deal.
DiabolusInMusic
Functionless Art is Merely Tolerated Vandalism
I found the same thing as @vdub75 , the basses are greatly over-rated on TB. I have a mid-90s, the P pickup is scooped so it struggles in a band mix. The truss rod is something really cheap that offers little movement. The pickguards are cheap and oddly shaped and the pots are not CTS. I do like the thinner neck and added access but I wouldn't put the quality on par with even a Fender Standard (MIM) and I would probably say it's lower quality then even Squier's current top offerings. Even with the corner cutting it is extremely impressive these things were being made in America for the price they competed at.
The Peavey is great for what it is, bang for your buck, but I think once you are paying Fender Standard prices your money is much better spent on a Fender Standard. I paid $80 for my Fury and I feel that is an appropriate price on the low end on the scale.
My T40 went for more than you commented (5-6 hundred)... Periodically there are Peaveys that warrant a demand.
Some Fury are worth it... if it's a 100% black (neck and body), they're in higher demand (if not beaten)
Black/white/maple are commodity basses.
Some Fury are worth it... if it's a 100% black (neck and body), they're in higher demand (if not beaten)
Black/white/maple are commodity basses.
Quality wise, when properly setup, a USA Fury is a better quality bet than most basses in the same price point. Mine plays tons better and is more stable than any of my Fenders that most folks drool over.
USA Peavey are growing a cult, and you're noticing pricing go up.
The p one at my friend's was about the same build wise as my sb-2, a real nice bass for 275-350, maybe not 400 though
