Does the standard Fender 4 hole neck bolt pattern match? Or, is an undrilled neck needed?
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On the 32" scale Warmoth Warhead necks? The ones I have gotten used have required a bit of refilling/drilling by my tech to install them if I recall...I don't think the holes directly line up...but the Warmoth necks usually fit the neck pockets of Peaveys surprisingly well (especially Foundations and Patriots in my experience).
The most important thing is getting a Peavey neck with the same amount of frets. The T40 has 20, but most everything else from the 80s had 21. I have swapped necks around from Dynas, Foundys, Patriots, T45, Forum Plus, etc... (the Fury also works, as do some certain import Peaveys discussed earlier in the thread) with great results.
I've been thinking about this since you first mentioned the medium scale conversations you've done.
My only medium scale bass is an ABG that I use frequently. It hangs on the wall in my living room for super easy access. It gets more practice time than my other basses, which are all 34" scale, except my 35" G bass.
While I have no issues with longer scale lenths, the 32" is really easy to play, and when I think about the reality of aging, there might very well be a day when medium scale becomes a necessity.
100% agreed @bigtone23. I made that mistake with my Rudy Sarzo Koa...hence why it is now with Mark Garza getting a custom 32" neck and a couple other goodies
I'm not even that old, yet, but my hands are slightly smaller than the average bassist and 32" just feels more comfortable to me. That said, I am finding that I'm doing some mods to make these basses string-through so I can have really tight string tension at lower tunings (I play a decent amount of downtuned metal), so keep that in mind if you tune down a bit...with standard E tuning though, never had any issues (honestly didn't have issues with D tuning either, but I likes 'em tight).
Wow...I'm crying with you. That would have been a sweet deal. They still do pop up on occasion.I've had a couple days to recover, so now I can talk about it. A guy posted a bass for $50 on FB marketplace - he's in a town about 45 minutes from me. I couldn't get there before another guy bought it. It was a black USA Forum P/J
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I'm not even that old, yet, but my hands are slightly smaller than the average bassist and 32" just feels more comfortable to me. That said, I am finding that I'm doing some mods to make these basses string-through so I can have really tight string tension at lower tunings (I play a decent amount of downtuned metal), so keep that in mind if you tune down a bit...with standard E tuning though, never had any issues (honestly didn't have issues with D tuning either, but I likes 'em tight).
String-thru doesn’t increase the tension. It might increased the perception of stiffness though, and it definitely increases downforce on the bridge saddles.
Just looked on Reverb. Is everyone selling their T-40s? Saw one on there listed for $5500!
It'll never reach that price of course. Sad what people actually think their guitars are worth. T-40's seem to be sitting still at anything over a grand, with $750-$900 being the sweet spot. I overpaid about two months ago for one, but it was mint in the case. Paid $1000. Could not be happier even if I lose money on it. These basses are amazing.
Haha. I find sellers with ridiculous asking prices cute...
Given that a very high percentage of T40s that were built are still in circulation (however many weren't treated as 1st world citizens like Fender, G&L, Musicman, etc... a common thing with US Peavey of the time) they will never get up to insane vintage pricing. I'll double down on that...
I can certainly see, in today's enlightened, older Peavey market, why everything across the board has jumped in price. Still, at the current prices, they are a bargain. The T series basses, to me, cap out as $1000 instruments since they really are cool, well made 70s/80s USA instruments. The 80s era Foundys/Furys, etc... are certainly worth every penny up to about $500ish, though they can easily punch out a 4 figure Fender. My 84 Foundy is a lifer. It's too damn good!
Mark Garza is the man ! I'm happy to see he is getting all these Peavey projects.100% agreed @bigtone23. I made that mistake with my Rudy Sarzo Koa...hence why it is now with Mark Garza getting a custom 32" neck and a couple other goodies
I was thinking of having Mark make me a neck for my Cirrus bolt on, adding side fiber optic fret markers like he's done for all my basses from him, and making it all 4 Left tuners like a Foundation, instead of the 2 left / 2 right like a traditional Cirrus. I find changing strings to be SO much easier when they are are all on the same side.
That is very true but it definitely does feel different/more pleasant to me.
Late Foundation 5 -- hmmm..
Just as I'm proud of my downsizing the herd efforts... this pops up.
When I was on the road, I had an insane count of black/maple foundation 4s (sold them all)
then this pops up...
Argh -- your thoughts?
Just as I'm proud of my downsizing the herd efforts... this pops up.
When I was on the road, I had an insane count of black/maple foundation 4s (sold them all)
then this pops up...
Argh -- your thoughts?
I had one of the Generation 2 Foundation 5's and liked it a lot. The guy I sold it to said the B string was down in volume but I never noticed that and I am quite particular about things like that. I think they are good basses for little money.
When I decided that I was going to leave a 5er at the practice space, a Gen 2 Foundy 5 was the top of my active search list. At the time, they were always under $200 (often with a case) and every sound sample sounded great. I remember one video directly compared one to a SF equipped Foundation. The Gen 2 is a little less agressive. The plan was to throw the Duncan Blackouts concentric 2 band EQ in it to replace the tone control. However, during the search, a Gen 1 Dyna 5 popped up for under $200, so I had to go with it.
you kids aren't making this easier
The Gen 2 Foundations are incredible passive basses. To ME, they shine in the studio. They sound so good in the mix. Warm, fat, round tone.
