Enjoy the benefits of a premium membership!
Upgrade Account
-
TalkBass has been independent since 1998. Add your voice.
Create a free account to reply to discussions, view embedded media, and browse with fewer display ads.
Join free Log in
Want zero display ads or expanded classifieds tools? Compare plans.
U.S. Peavey Club
- Thread starter Soundchaser11460
- Start date
-
- Tags
- club
My new beauty, so GREAT BASS!!!! Peavey Patriot '87.
[Invalid or Expired Link Removed]
[Invalid or Expired Link Removed]
[Invalid or Expired Link Removed]
[Invalid or Expired Link Removed]
[Invalid or Expired Link Removed]
[Invalid or Expired Link Removed]
I made some sound samples, sorry for sloppy playing, but after all you all want to hear the sound!
Fingerstyle:
http://www.box.net/shared/ra467imyx7e9n425r7co (tone open)
http://www.box.net/shared/4zs7o6u5evfd5u5xcf8b (tone half)
http://www.box.net/shared/fiei9vsx53fpvndaomcb (tone off)
Slap:
http://www.box.net/shared/9qpvfqs9rl76oa1oo01i (tone open)
http://www.box.net/shared/ultp5djxub2yiymfq5ek (tone half)
http://www.box.net/shared/of13ksofm6vlhsihnx22 (tone off)
Pick:
http://www.box.net/shared/ftk00pbxnjtyhh4aax1l (tone open)
http://www.box.net/shared/v23gf28x2e0alilqf9vn (tone half)
http://www.box.net/shared/1iuzk86vd0yu1aouzqqk (tone off)
[Invalid or Expired Link Removed]
[Invalid or Expired Link Removed]
[Invalid or Expired Link Removed]
[Invalid or Expired Link Removed]
[Invalid or Expired Link Removed]
[Invalid or Expired Link Removed]
I made some sound samples, sorry for sloppy playing, but after all you all want to hear the sound!
Fingerstyle:
http://www.box.net/shared/ra467imyx7e9n425r7co (tone open)
http://www.box.net/shared/4zs7o6u5evfd5u5xcf8b (tone half)
http://www.box.net/shared/fiei9vsx53fpvndaomcb (tone off)
Slap:
http://www.box.net/shared/9qpvfqs9rl76oa1oo01i (tone open)
http://www.box.net/shared/ultp5djxub2yiymfq5ek (tone half)
http://www.box.net/shared/of13ksofm6vlhsihnx22 (tone off)
Pick:
http://www.box.net/shared/ftk00pbxnjtyhh4aax1l (tone open)
http://www.box.net/shared/v23gf28x2e0alilqf9vn (tone half)
http://www.box.net/shared/1iuzk86vd0yu1aouzqqk (tone off)
Those last few pictures of the TL-5 and mahogany patriot remind me that I need to apply for my Peavey Club membership number!
A few months ago I purchased a 1st gen TL-5 from MNAirhead as a gift and last year it was a mahogany patriot for myself. The TL-5 was the same transparent blue color except it has super ferrite pickups. I have yet to hear it through anything except the Peavey 20w Microbass that I gifted along with the bass. The recipient of the TL-5 reported that it was "too much bass for an old man"
The patriot was my first "real" bass. I don't have much experience but the reaction from others who play it has said it all. It's light, bright, pencil necked, and deceptively hard to play. At least that's my impression as a noob. Bad technique appears to be amplified.
As of last week I have now purchased 3 Peavey bass guitars. I just received this early slant pickup fury off the classifieds, so it may look familiar to some of you. I haven't outgrown the patriot but wanted something a little bit different but with the same value of a USA Peavey and the body contour of the patriot. This body style fits me like a glove. The weight and balance just hit a real sweet spot. The fury has slightly wider neck and a slightly darker sound than the patriot but both have a pretty similar vibe to my ears. I'm also a sucker for wood finishes.
I only took a few snapshots of the TL-5 before wrapping it up but here it is after a spit and polish. There are two Peaveys to my name but still just a single practice amp. I know what's coming next.
A few months ago I purchased a 1st gen TL-5 from MNAirhead as a gift and last year it was a mahogany patriot for myself. The TL-5 was the same transparent blue color except it has super ferrite pickups. I have yet to hear it through anything except the Peavey 20w Microbass that I gifted along with the bass. The recipient of the TL-5 reported that it was "too much bass for an old man"
The patriot was my first "real" bass. I don't have much experience but the reaction from others who play it has said it all. It's light, bright, pencil necked, and deceptively hard to play. At least that's my impression as a noob. Bad technique appears to be amplified.
As of last week I have now purchased 3 Peavey bass guitars. I just received this early slant pickup fury off the classifieds, so it may look familiar to some of you. I haven't outgrown the patriot but wanted something a little bit different but with the same value of a USA Peavey and the body contour of the patriot. This body style fits me like a glove. The weight and balance just hit a real sweet spot. The fury has slightly wider neck and a slightly darker sound than the patriot but both have a pretty similar vibe to my ears. I'm also a sucker for wood finishes.
I only took a few snapshots of the TL-5 before wrapping it up but here it is after a spit and polish. There are two Peaveys to my name but still just a single practice amp. I know what's coming next.
My newly refinished Fury.
ReRanch Orang Orange Nitro Lacquer.
Tiramisu Pickguard.
Dunlop Straplocks
CTS pots
Switchcraft Jack
White Pup covers
Orange Drop Capacitor
Stock Pups
DR Neon Orange Strings
Frets Polished and leveled
ReRanch Orang Orange Nitro Lacquer.
Tiramisu Pickguard.
Dunlop Straplocks
CTS pots
Switchcraft Jack
White Pup covers
Orange Drop Capacitor
Stock Pups
DR Neon Orange Strings
Frets Polished and leveled
Nice work! Looks great!
My newly refinished Fury.
ReRanch Orang Orange Nitro Lacquer.
Tiramisu Pickguard.
Dunlop Straplocks
CTS pots
Switchcraft Jack
White Pup covers
Orange Drop Capacitor
Stock Pups
DR Neon Orange Strings
Frets Polished and leveled
Download a digital copy of the original manual here: Invalid Link Removed
It gives you all the specs on the construction and active electronics.
Cool bass by the way
thanks. i love it so far. just wish i could play better. i'm dying to play some funk! how do i join the peavey club btw?Download a digital copy of the original manual here: Invalid Link Removed
It gives you all the specs on the construction and active electronics.
Cool bass by the way
Forum AX.
I have one also. (Mine looks just like yours)
IIRC, this was the Peavey take on a Sabre/StingRay.
Of a parallel thought to Ibanez ATK;(but has a better neck and balances)
They were not cheap, but were a lot less than G & L or MM basses.
It must have been about mid 90's (95, 96, 97). A five string model was made; I have not seen or played one.
A single P/U version was also made and just as good with a single P/U ~ sweet spot. Have not owned one. (Forum first generation with single P/U)
The bass is solid, very solid; also rather heavy.
I think the P/U's are humbuckers (I'm not sure on this)
Two band EQ.
Black, sunburst, white, red; I've seen one in blue but may have been a refinish.
I recall no major players who used one and am puzzled.
I prefer it over the MM's I have had. Hollywars (My bass playing son) and I think it sounds really good.
However, it lacks snob appeal.
If this bass had a label of one of several other brands on the headstock, they would be going for over 1K.
I have one also. (Mine looks just like yours)
IIRC, this was the Peavey take on a Sabre/StingRay.
Of a parallel thought to Ibanez ATK;(but has a better neck and balances)
They were not cheap, but were a lot less than G & L or MM basses.
It must have been about mid 90's (95, 96, 97). A five string model was made; I have not seen or played one.
A single P/U version was also made and just as good with a single P/U ~ sweet spot. Have not owned one. (Forum first generation with single P/U)
The bass is solid, very solid; also rather heavy.
I think the P/U's are humbuckers (I'm not sure on this)
Two band EQ.
Black, sunburst, white, red; I've seen one in blue but may have been a refinish.
I recall no major players who used one and am puzzled.
I prefer it over the MM's I have had. Hollywars (My bass playing son) and I think it sounds really good.
However, it lacks snob appeal.
If this bass had a label of one of several other brands on the headstock, they would be going for over 1K.
Thanks MKoby. i also got your PM you sent me. i am so glad i bought this guitar. i only paid 125 for it. the pickups are humbucking (not sure if thats the same as humbucker) according to the manual.
Your Forum AX is equipped with two VFL (Vertical Flux Loading) humbucking (same as humbucker) active (battery powered) pickups. Go back to the Peavey support link here: Invalid Link Removed
and download "VFL Technology." It's some good reading about the pickup design.
Peavey has used VFL's in many basses. My 1994 RSB Koa has a pair of them also.
I have the 5 string version and agree that they are great undiscovered basses. The huge pickups are very sensitive with a broad frequency response. The preamp is 18 volt and provides great dynamic range.
The only downside in the weight. The 5 string version weighs about 11 pounds and the 4 string version is almost as heavy.
The only downside in the weight. The 5 string version weighs about 11 pounds and the 4 string version is almost as heavy.
Kills me that I can't buy this, but I've been pissing all my money away on building a cab.
If someone's around, go and get it before I vomit on myself for not having funds for both. Portland, Oregon area.
[Invalid or Expired Link Removed]
If someone's around, go and get it before I vomit on myself for not having funds for both. Portland, Oregon area.
[Invalid or Expired Link Removed]
mark beem
Wait, how does this song start again??
Back in the club.. 
Picked up a mid-80's Dyna Bass last week and took possession of an INCREDIBLY clean 92 model Palaedium bass today!!
Pics coming..
Picked up a mid-80's Dyna Bass last week and took possession of an INCREDIBLY clean 92 model Palaedium bass today!!
Pics coming..
After reading through a few of the Peavey threads here I picked up a Foundation through Craigslist in Los Angeles, and was so impressed with the quality, sound and price I started scouting around for more. Before I knew it I was up to 4 Foundations and a Fury with just a little over $500 invested total.
Here's a pic, and note the purple 5 string - it has what appear to be Super Ferrites, with the adjustable mounting bracket, but with "Peavey" embossed on the lower right like the VFLs. It's a late '92, and according to Peavey after several back and forths, they found an engineer who worked there at the time who verified they were indeed the last Super Ferrites. This thing sounds great with chrome flats, I use it mainly for Reggae gigs.000_2398.jpg picture by rickmoors - Photobucket
Here's a pic, and note the purple 5 string - it has what appear to be Super Ferrites, with the adjustable mounting bracket, but with "Peavey" embossed on the lower right like the VFLs. It's a late '92, and according to Peavey after several back and forths, they found an engineer who worked there at the time who verified they were indeed the last Super Ferrites. This thing sounds great with chrome flats, I use it mainly for Reggae gigs.000_2398.jpg picture by rickmoors - Photobucket
I forgot to include a pic of the pickups on the '92 5 string - anyone seen these before?
000_2397.jpg picture by rickmoors - Photobucket
000_2397.jpg picture by rickmoors - Photobucket
I've only owned about 12 Peavey basses over the past 35 years... but I've never seen pickups like those. Purple is a seldom seen Peavey bass color already... plus you've got some equally unique pickups in it.
I got a set of those for 10 bucks off of ebay, thinking they were the next pickups peavey made after they stopped making super ferrites, but now I believe they switched straight to the VFLs...
Either way I wired the two together humbucking in series and it sounds like one awesome growly monster.
Either way I wired the two together humbucking in series and it sounds like one awesome growly monster.
