I love my T-20.. Mine is the FL (Fretless) version, but it is super fun to play it still. Check a couple of posts back to see what the bridge looks like so you have something to compae the Fury too.. Post pic's if you purchase that gem..
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U.S. Peavey Club
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I am interested in selling my White '94 Peavey Fury to fund another bass. What price should I be able to get? its in great shape with just a very small amount of neck twist. I had my luthier hand carve a bone nut that compensate for it.
Other than that it is really good shape with only a couple small nicks.
What would be a decent price to ask?
Edit to add it comes with a soft case.
Other than that it is really good shape with only a couple small nicks.
What would be a decent price to ask?
Edit to add it comes with a soft case.
The main thing for me at least, would be the cool factor of the T-20. Those things just look so freakin' cool, to me
Agreed, the T-20 is a beautiful bass in its simplicity, a great example of the 'form follows function' design ethic. It has one of the nicest bridges I've ever seen. You can thank Mike Powers for the T-20.
I miss my T-20 but it was just too heavy. Replaced it with a slant-Fury, which turned out to be even heavier.
Btw, the slant Fury sports the trapazoid Foundation bridge, another nice bit of hardware from the Peavey golden era.
Pics are always fun..
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Finally had a chance to fire up my new Palaedium today...fantastic sounding bass, extremely well made...that skinny little neck is gonna take some getting used to 
How does the neck shape compare between a four-string Fury IV, which I have been able to sample locally, and the p-style Fury? I read that the Fury has a mighty thin neck, but does that just mean thin compared to a Fender P or compared to everything?
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Shoot...I haven't played a Fury in a long time...the only other Peavey I owned is a T-40, which is wonderful...perfect neck for what I like...the Palaedium is much smaller, but sounds fantastic, so I'll try to adjust
Next on my list is a Foundation
Same size or smaller than a Jazz but it's been a long time since I've had my hand on a Jazz.
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I'm gonna say smaller...and seems much flatter in back and really narrow at the nut...I don't have a problem with any of that because it's a very well thought out instrument for it's purpose. Just gonna take some getting used to
So who else has an Axcelerator and what did you string it with?
I am awaiting an Axcelerator 4 string and am looking for a few opinions or comparisons. Does anyone's string preference change based on active or passive basses? Also, this is will be my first bass with humbuckers and am not sure how this will change the sound of strings I'm already familiar with.
My collection includes a passive slant pup Fury with chromes and I want to fill the other end of the sonic spectrum with the Axcelerator. I have a light touch and never use a pick. My action is set as low as possible and I have no issues with fret clank and zing for the type of sound I'm going for here. My Patriot bass is now strung with ultra light Roto 66's that feel so loose my fingers get sloppy when playing, and I think I lost a ton of low end with them too. The patriot originally had Ken Smith stainless strings which I used for about 2 years before transferring to a parts P bass where they fit perfectly.
The axcelerator is intended to replace an earlier Peavey Dyna bass. The Dyna Bass set up and plays great with S.I.T. contact core strings but there's something about the sound I don't like and I don't think it's the strings. The Dyna is the only active bass that I've spent time with and if I add a bit of volume at the amp, I may actually prefer the dyna bass in passive mode. Once I flip that switch it sounds like I have my head in a fish bowl. Does anyone else have that experience? Anyone here ever compare a Dyna bass to an Axcelerator side by side? The dyna seems to have a sort of hi-fi sound that isn't pleasant to my ears but I could be totally off base. These things sound different depending on who's listening and what their tastes are. I don't gig or record so this is just horse trading and experimentation for fun.
I am awaiting an Axcelerator 4 string and am looking for a few opinions or comparisons. Does anyone's string preference change based on active or passive basses? Also, this is will be my first bass with humbuckers and am not sure how this will change the sound of strings I'm already familiar with.
My collection includes a passive slant pup Fury with chromes and I want to fill the other end of the sonic spectrum with the Axcelerator. I have a light touch and never use a pick. My action is set as low as possible and I have no issues with fret clank and zing for the type of sound I'm going for here. My Patriot bass is now strung with ultra light Roto 66's that feel so loose my fingers get sloppy when playing, and I think I lost a ton of low end with them too. The patriot originally had Ken Smith stainless strings which I used for about 2 years before transferring to a parts P bass where they fit perfectly.
The axcelerator is intended to replace an earlier Peavey Dyna bass. The Dyna Bass set up and plays great with S.I.T. contact core strings but there's something about the sound I don't like and I don't think it's the strings. The Dyna is the only active bass that I've spent time with and if I add a bit of volume at the amp, I may actually prefer the dyna bass in passive mode. Once I flip that switch it sounds like I have my head in a fish bowl. Does anyone else have that experience? Anyone here ever compare a Dyna bass to an Axcelerator side by side? The dyna seems to have a sort of hi-fi sound that isn't pleasant to my ears but I could be totally off base. These things sound different depending on who's listening and what their tastes are. I don't gig or record so this is just horse trading and experimentation for fun.
$3k is a bargain for something that "growls like an African Lion about to pounce on an Impala!"
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I just bought this on ebay ! This is the first "Frost Blue" Dyna I've ever seen !
( I not sure if that is the correct name for the color.)
$215 including shipping !
It need some clean up but, that is part of the fun !
( I not sure if that is the correct name for the color.)
$215 including shipping !
It need some clean up but, that is part of the fun !
I just bought this on ebay ! This is the first "Frost Blue" Dyna I've ever seen !
( I not sure if that is the correct name for the color.)
$215 including shipping !
It need some clean up but, that is part of the fun !
Congrats on the score. Looks great! Beautiful color and that's the first I remember seeing. It's not frost blue. There's a T-20 a few posts up that's frost blue although the pic makes it look darker than it is. Your's is more of a turquoise/sea green. No idea on the factory name for the color.
Get some 1/4" splined shaft speed knobs for the volume and blend and it'll be just like it should. Just in case you don't know, there's a screwdriver adjustable control that sets the balance between active and passive. Little hole in the control cover on the back.
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I had been watching that one on eBay...I think they did list the color as Frost Blue, not that it means anything
I had considered bidding on it just for how unique it is...
How's it sound and play?
It was listed as "Frost Blue", I didn't think it was the correct name but I love the color ! I've always liked "Sea Foam Green" and this being the first Dyna I've seen this color, I had to have it !
Thanks for the tip on the balance adjustment !I had been watching that one on eBay...I think they did list the color as Frost Blue, not that it means anything
I had considered bidding on it just for how unique it is...
How's it sound and play?
I don't know yet, it should be there before I get home from work according to FedEx !
I'll let you know ! 
Nice score there, great price. I was watching that one too, expected it to fetch more than it did. If that was a Foundation in that finish it would be on its way to me.
Another TB member has a Dyna in that same finish. No clue what it's called, but it's not Frost Blue.
Anyway, nice catch!
Another TB member has a Dyna in that same finish. No clue what it's called, but it's not Frost Blue.
Anyway, nice catch!
Well, here is the latest.I took a chance from GC used.Dyna Bass Koa. When I got it, it was discouraging. It looked like someone took a Dyna carcass and just threw parts on it to trade it in. It had a funky chrome Washburn Hi-mass bridge,Bart electronics, silver knobs, good but ill fitting tuners. Jack moved from side to top, meh.
Anyway, it is a fantastic piece of wood, and has brand new frets. I changed the bridge to a black Schaller, tweeked the rod, and the action dialed in beautifully. New strings made a huge difference. I really like the Bart P and electronics. I think the J pickup is original, it's hum cancelling. I haven't changed the tuners yet, any suggestions for ones that will retrofit without drilling ?
As it turns out, even being a Frankenstein this is a great bass, I can see why people rave about them. Light, toneful and a sweet player. It was worth the shot.
Anyway, it is a fantastic piece of wood, and has brand new frets. I changed the bridge to a black Schaller, tweeked the rod, and the action dialed in beautifully. New strings made a huge difference. I really like the Bart P and electronics. I think the J pickup is original, it's hum cancelling. I haven't changed the tuners yet, any suggestions for ones that will retrofit without drilling ?
As it turns out, even being a Frankenstein this is a great bass, I can see why people rave about them. Light, toneful and a sweet player. It was worth the shot.
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Well, here is the latest.I took a chance from GC used.Dyna Bass Koa. When I got it, it was discouraging. It looked like someone took a Dyna carcass and just threw parts on it to trade it in. It had a funky chrome Washburn Hi-mass bridge,Bart electronics, silver knobs, good but ill fitting tuners. Jack moved from side to top, meh.
Anyway, it is a fantastic piece of wood, and has brand new frets. I changed the bridge to a black Schaller, tweeked the rod, and the action dialed in beautifully. New strings made a huge difference. I really like the Bart P and electronics. I think the J pickup is original, it's hum cancelling. I haven't changed the tuners yet, any suggestions for ones that will retrofit without drilling ?
As it turns out, even being a Frankenstein this is a great bass, I can see why people rave about them. Light, toneful and a sweet player. It was worth the shot.
That is a good looking chunk of wood!
I just got my hand on a palaedium.
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I've been reading good things about US Peaveys. When I saw this one, I took a shot. It wasn't in mint condition, but nothing I can't live with. It is extremely well-made, like dukeorock has mentioned. Solid wood, solid hardware.
For the sound, at first I thought it has too much mid range and a little to bright for my test. Then I noticed the bridge pup was very close to the strings. So, I lowered it and brought the neck pup up a bit. and Bam! It sounds wonderful. I gigged with it last night and it just cut through the mix very well.
I think I can honestly say that it is one of the best basses I've ever bought for under 300$. But the pencil thin neck will take me sometime getting used to, since I've been playing mostly big-chunky fivers neck lately.
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I've been reading good things about US Peaveys. When I saw this one, I took a shot. It wasn't in mint condition, but nothing I can't live with. It is extremely well-made, like dukeorock has mentioned. Solid wood, solid hardware.
For the sound, at first I thought it has too much mid range and a little to bright for my test. Then I noticed the bridge pup was very close to the strings. So, I lowered it and brought the neck pup up a bit. and Bam! It sounds wonderful. I gigged with it last night and it just cut through the mix very well.
I think I can honestly say that it is one of the best basses I've ever bought for under 300$. But the pencil thin neck will take me sometime getting used to, since I've been playing mostly big-chunky fivers neck lately.
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