Any of y'all have experience modding a Fury? I would love some thoughts on my post here: http://www.talkbass.com/threads/bridge-and-other-advice.1132257/
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First, congrats on your new-to-you Fury. And I applaud your project. This is a crappy picture of mine:
I did not do the hardware replacements on mine. MNAirhead did. You can try sending him a PM with questions. I do know that mine has all stock Peavey parts (except the pickquard and the actual screws holding the bridge on). But, Timmy (MNAirhead) did have to work to get them. I think the factory bridge in black was particularly hard for him to find.
I would suggest to call Peavey and ask. You can probably get at least black tuners from them. And Peavey parts are generally pretty inexpensive, so they might actually be cost effective for you, too.
Peavey Parts: (877) 732-8391
If you can talk to Steve there, it wouldn't surprise me if he can answer your questions about dimensions of tuning machines and bridge screw spacing. FWIW, I would NOT count on any of the screw holes of that Gotoh (I think?) bridge you're looking at lining up with the holes for the stock Fury bridge. And if they don't line up perfectly, but do happen to overlap, then making that bridge work becomes a much bigger project. You would need to drill out the original screw holes and fill them in with dowels and wood glue. Then drill new holes for the new bridge. In your situation, I would probably just get the stock bridge painted or powdercoated. You could even try painting it yourself. If it doesn't come out good, then maybe take it to a pro.
I did not do the hardware replacements on mine. MNAirhead did. You can try sending him a PM with questions. I do know that mine has all stock Peavey parts (except the pickquard and the actual screws holding the bridge on). But, Timmy (MNAirhead) did have to work to get them. I think the factory bridge in black was particularly hard for him to find.
I would suggest to call Peavey and ask. You can probably get at least black tuners from them. And Peavey parts are generally pretty inexpensive, so they might actually be cost effective for you, too.
Peavey Parts: (877) 732-8391
If you can talk to Steve there, it wouldn't surprise me if he can answer your questions about dimensions of tuning machines and bridge screw spacing. FWIW, I would NOT count on any of the screw holes of that Gotoh (I think?) bridge you're looking at lining up with the holes for the stock Fury bridge. And if they don't line up perfectly, but do happen to overlap, then making that bridge work becomes a much bigger project. You would need to drill out the original screw holes and fill them in with dowels and wood glue. Then drill new holes for the new bridge. In your situation, I would probably just get the stock bridge painted or powdercoated. You could even try painting it yourself. If it doesn't come out good, then maybe take it to a pro.
Question Please...
I have a 94 Fury in black.
Does anyone know what the wood is like under the paint job?
Been thinking of stripping it.
I have a 94 Fury in black.
Does anyone know what the wood is like under the paint job?
Been thinking of stripping it.
I was actually speaking to Shannon in the part department, who is extremely helpful (their service is fantastic). She was relaying info from Steve and all he suggested was that AllParts would have what I need as far as tuning keys go. I didn't bring up the bridge, because I knew they wouldn't have a black replacement.
I'll hold off on the bridge replacement until I'm sure of what I can reasonably do without damaging the bass.
...which I actually just picked up at the house. It's in really great shape except for a nice ding and a little scratch inside of the upper horn, but I don't really care about that for $103 shipped. It gives it character, right?
I don't have any experience with those older Peaveys, but your white one is gorgeous.
94 should be a Poplar body....not a particularly pretty or outstandingly grained wood.
With Peavey you never know though. Someone on here found a koa body under their solid color bass.
I was waiting for others to respond. I'm confused. The T-40 you posted looks to have "toaster" pickups. So, I really don't understand the question. Sorry.
Sorry Jedi, I've only used the toaster (no blades) pickup T-40. I recall some people saying back in the day that the exposed blade pickups were a little brighter, and the toasters were a little warmer, since I have no experience with a T-40 made after 1979 I can't tell ya if the difference was noticeable or subtle.
Hey JEDI ,I have two T-40's with toaster pups and maple fretboards and a T-45 with a blade pup and rosewood fretboard so direct comparison is difficult,but the 40's are a little brighter than the 45 and I always figured it had more to do with the maple board.If you have the opportunity to grab another T-40 I say go for it!!
Stu.
yes to do yours, it was multiple basses and some patience.
BRIDGE - the bridge was from a different model peavey - I'm unsure which one - may have been a patriot or foundation. The issue is that hardware often was interchanged.
TUNERs... yours were a commodity tuner. The base plate is the same as a fenderish... it took a bunch of measuring.
STRING RETAINER - I put some heat shrink to cover the chrome
PICKGUARD was custom... I had pickguard heaven make it.
KNOBS - they are peavey commodity knobs
PICKUP... I got the Bart Hi-A tip from someone that suggested it to be a nice pair with tapewounds and tuned BEAD. I'm aware you probably changed it back to EADG..
BRIDGE SCREWS - 1-1/4 drywall.... classy I know.
TAPES - they're GHS lights
IF I remember correctly the hang tag on your bass was $215
yes to do yours, it was multiple basses and some patience.
BRIDGE - the bridge was from a different model peavey - I'm unsure which one - may have been a patriot or foundation. The issue is that hardware often was interchanged.
TUNERs... yours were a commodity tuner. The base plate is the same as a fenderish... it took a bunch of measuring.
STRING RETAINER - I put some heat shrink to cover the chrome
PICKGUARD was custom... I had pickguard heaven make it.
KNOBS - they are peavey commodity knobs
PICKUP... I got the Bart Hi-A tip from someone that suggested it to be a nice pair with tapewounds and tuned BEAD. I'm aware you probably changed it back to EADG..
BRIDGE SCREWS - 1-1/4 drywall.... classy I know.
TAPES - they're GHS lights
IF I remember correctly the hang tag on your bass was $215
Fury wood -- count on it being "unclear" poplar (or something like that)... stained they can be pretty... many times they'll have blemishes etc...
t40 do fit into many of the contour cases.. they were sold as an otpion.. originally they were just square fenderish cases (circa 1980)
The main problem though is that the G string isn't up to volume with the rest. I've raised both pups higher on that side to see if it might help....it didn't.
The local music store suggested the G string poles on the pups might have become de-magnetized.
If so, what pickups would be a good replacement.
Thanks.
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Try some new/different strings before you give up on the pickups. If you DO have to replace a pickup, call Peavey to see if you can get an OE replacement.
I changed the strings as soon as I got it to DAddario 45-130s thinking it might help but it didn't. I'm hoping it's not the pickups but haven't had a situation like this before.
Thanks for the heads up on possibly ordering from Peavey because I do like the bass as it sounds good and gives me more range.
