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U.S. Peavey Club

#9,821
ubernator said:
Not sure if anyone noticed in the pics, but my foundation ser# ends with 666 \m/ . 666 to me does not have "devil" connections, for I know where the origins of the christian devil were twisted from. But I do think it is funny, cool etc...

6+6+6=18
6x6x6=216 (12x18)

Leave it to the church to twist an evil meaning out of numbers that add up to chai, life, numerical value (gematria) 18

So if I make it to any prominent status and use that bass and word leaks out about the serial #... Conspiracy theorists will identify me as the "anti-crist" lol.

Rockin the 666, too bad it isn't a red EB/SG, that would be too much.
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Actually most serious scholars and the earliest surviving fragments say the number of the beast was actually 616. 666 was likely adopted because of scribe error and/or 666 contrasted nicely with greek christianity mysticism's assigment of 7 to godly perfection.

(Not to mention thst revelations was likely not meant to be prophecy, but that's a different forum. . .)

As far as your numerological esoterics, I'm a skeptic and atheist. Theres no more magic in numbers than in anything else. But to each their own. I had just read about the 616 vs 666 thing today so I thought I'd share.
 
#9,822
br1qbat said:
Actually most serious scholars and the earliest surviving fragments say the number of the beast was actually 616. 666 was likely adopted because of scribe error and/or 666 contrasted nicely with greek christianity mysticism's assigment of 7 to godly perfection.

(Not to mention thst revelations was likely not meant to be prophecy, but that's a different forum. . .)

As far as your numerological esoterics, I'm a skeptic and atheist. Theres no more magic in numbers than in anything else. But to each their own. I had just read about the 616 vs 666 thing today so I thought I'd share.
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I won't hold that against you.

This isn't the first planet we have been placed on.
 
#9,824
@kodiakblair

I feel like the two pair really well. The original has more if a vintage tone, and the neo mags in the PBXN are more modern with great output. The individual adjustable ploes are nice, too. I usually play with the neck in full and the original between 50-80% to make sure it has definition and depending in how much I want it to cut through.
 
#9,825
sirsam22 said:
@kodiakblair

I feel like the two pair really well. The original has more if a vintage tone, and the neo mags in the PBXN are more modern with great output. The individual adjustable ploes are nice, too. I usually play with the neck in full and the original between 50-80% to make sure it has definition and depending in how much I want it to cut through.
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Did you move the pxbn to the neck/middle spot and put the fury pickup in the bridge position?

Did you notice the knobs you gave me doing temp duty on the mahogany foundation I just scored? At least until I buy new pots and replace the tone (it is VV only now). Some real P logo knobs would be awesome since the body probably came with them (the neck is 87 so likely a parts bass 84 or older body), but I can't justify the cost or the hunt, nor can I do anything until my goth bird sells.

Thanks again for the PG for my thrashed 93 fury. It was a perfect match and I feel much better without a crack at the input jack. Came off of the same bass if I recall.
 
#9,826
The Fury pickup is still on the middle with the PBXN at the bridge.

I did notice the knobs. I'm glad you found a use for them. The mahogany foundation is a great score, and it should be a fun project to get back to original or however you like it.

I've been thinking about getting something with Super Ferrites. I'd also thought about trying to part a US Peavey together out of whatever components I could get my hands on. But, doing that would cost more than paying the marked up used values on some complete Peaveys. I may just have to keep my eyes open for the another great deal or a bass I just can't pass up.

Does anyone know of any other brand necks that are a direct fit ir very close to 90's Peavey neck pockets?
 
#9,827
That is a great score, the mahogany Foundation. There was a nice player's grade one for sale here on C'sList a couple months ago for $200 with original case, P knobs, etc... As much as I wanted to grab it, I couldn't justify another.

Shawn Luckman said:
This is exactly the Foundation setup I want drool though I would keep my '92 as a spare/backup, thank you for posting the picture still prefer the earlier pinstripe headstock :cool:.
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Yeah, after playing them side by side, the 84 was clearly the superior instrument. I also prefer the older headstock. The 84 neck is slightly thicker in all dimensions: the 93 was 1.4" wide at the nut, never have I had one so narrow!
The vacuum created from selling the 93 did open up an amazing score on a 1985 Foundation fretless: black/rosewood/matching headstock and OG chainsaw case. Same price as the 93! It's as nice as the 84 in terms of build quality, tone and playability. I had wanted a fretless for a loooong time. I switched out the haggard rubber grip speed knobs with some Ps I had.
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#9,828
The $150 84 foundation is still in San Diego.

Has one of the prized P knobs on it.

Someone buy this so it stops bothering me that I don't have $180 extra cash ($30 in gas to get it, but if it is still there after I sell the bird, I could tie it into a trip down there because I am putting a tribute together with some SD guys)

I'd offer the bird for the peavey and $100 but he is firm at no trades.

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#9,829
@bigtone23 I love the thin neck on my 93 fury. My other ones are only slightly bigger. The one piece neck on the later foundy pales in comparison in quality, but that was a $40 score with a beat up peavey case, and still pretty sweet. Seems I have gotten lucky on foundations, had to pay more for my Furies.

Total peavey damages are not terrible:
Chewed up millennial vfl foundy with chewed up case $40
Heavy relic 93 fury $72
91 pinstripe fury $140
Molded 90s peavey case $20
Mahogany foundation with 87 neck and music store branded gig bag $80
$352 for 4 basses 2 cases and a bag, not counting gas money.

Gotta love old Peaveys
 
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#9,831
ubernator said:
Nice score @bigtone23 . I don't have a fretless, a jazz or a foundation would be the perfect platform. I hope that when one pops up in my area I will be able to get it and it is a score of a price.

The case interior is good too, most have the foam all gone.
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I wanted a fretless and decided a Jazz Bass is the platform. After getting bit by the Peavey bug, it had to be a Foundation!
You have done very well on your Peavey pricing!
 
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#9,834
Bander said:
I'll self nominate - just picked up a 260 Standard head. Sleeper amp for sure. I've always loved the value and concept of Peavey stuff, but never owned any till now.
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Nice! The 70s, aluminum knob Standard*, I presume? So killer.
I have a 78 Century 200. Love it. Great tones, the distortion circuit is worth the $100 I paid for the head. My bandmate has a 76 Classic 2x12" that is also well loved for sounding great, being light despite having tubes and just looking cool. This era of amps are like most things bass with Peavey: They were a initially a great deal when new, but when they became 2nd/3rd/4th/5th hand-they were mostly unappreciated/scoffed at and therefore a steal on the used market for years. Now people are getting hip to them and the prices are rising a touch. I want a Bass 400 from that era, but now they are $225-400, not the $75 they used to be. The Mace from that era is really up there, in part by the Skynrd connection, but also because it's a monster sounding amp!


*(There is also the early 80s Mark III 260D Standard. It's has some improvements in design for reliability and performance, but not as good sounding or as cool looking, IMHO).
 
#9,835
Agree with everything @bigtone23 said. Another big plus to these early US Peavey bass amps is their ability to handle 2 ohm load. As long as you can handle the weight, they are still a good option today. Paired with some Black Widow cabs and it doesn't get much better.

The Classic guitar amps are awesome I agree, easy to mod and you can still find the early black ones for small coin if you are patient. The tweed with the square grill (not dipped at the top) are the best IMHO but people seem to know their value unfortunately.
 
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