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U.S. Peavey Club
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I wouldn't worry about knobs on a Patriot. They used the rubber gripped speed knobs, IIRC. Those can be expensive to find as well. Whatever knob floats your boat is good.
Pickguard--that's a judgement call. Getting a standard issue B/W/B one cut would be about $25. I would be tempted to get a maple or walnut guard to compliment the mahogany. Black stained maple would look really cool!
Pickguard--that's a judgement call. Getting a standard issue B/W/B one cut would be about $25. I would be tempted to get a maple or walnut guard to compliment the mahogany. Black stained maple would look really cool!
Yup, exactly what I was suggesting.
It would make a cool looking Patriot.
Good ideas on the PG. I was thinking speed knobs like this if I cant find the Peavey ones...
Anything but those gawd-awful knobs currently on there.
Anything but those gawd-awful knobs currently on there.
Got a '94 Foundation to compliment my current Peavey stable of '86 Foundation and Foundation S basses. Was listed as a parts bass on the shopgoodwill auction site and bought it for $83. Too high for a true parts bass but I like refurbishing for enjoyment and luthier experience. Was saddened and happy for what I got...nowhere near a parts bass, tuning pegs were jacked up from something evil but got a new set thanks to @mesaplayer83 suggesting contacting Peavey. New tuners, very little setup, a couple of 1/4 turns on the truss rod, three of four strings were dead on for intonation, pots weren't scratchy, and fretboard wasn't dried out. One of my easiest setups....on a parts bass.
Agree. Normally use flats but tossed some D'addario ProSteels on and I love it.Well done! I loveFoundations with the early passive VFLs.
I have TI flats on my '95 5-string version and love it. Action like butter, too.
Anyone here have any experience with the Axcelerator 2T? I had an Axcelerator 4 Plus and own an Axcelerator 5. I really miss that 4+...a lot.
I'm not usually partial to active basses, but some of the Peaveys are great (Axcelerator, Dyna, Sarzo, RJIV, etc.), but there was something special about that Axcelerator...a 2T caught my eye.
I'd love to hear if any of you Peavey lovers have any experience with it.
I'm not usually partial to active basses, but some of the Peaveys are great (Axcelerator, Dyna, Sarzo, RJIV, etc.), but there was something special about that Axcelerator...a 2T caught my eye.
I'd love to hear if any of you Peavey lovers have any experience with it.
Nice find on those speed knobs with the rubber grip! A set of black ones would nail the look and function those Peavey knobs of the late 80s.
I know this isn't a US Peavey, but this bass was inspired by one. Wanting to get a signature Peavey tone counts for something, doesn't it? 
I love my Foundations, but also wanted a T-45 since it brings some tones to the table that my other basses just don't have. Problem is, they don't pop up too often (especially in my color-black) and when they do, they have become relatively expensive. I know $400ish is not expensive, maybe I should have snagged a T45 years ago for $100... haha
I had this 1984 Ibanez RB630 sitting idle due to other P basses getting priority on gigs, but it's an amazing feeling and playing bass. It had an EMG and I routed the cavity for another pot so it could have volume/bass/treble knobs. It occurred to me that this 3 knob, 21 fret, single pickup (in the P sweet spot) bass could be modded into a virtual T-45 for about the pre-2010 price of a T-45. Best part is that I don't have to sneak another bass into the house and get the wrath for doing so.
Found the blade T-40 neck pickup and necessary metal P knobs for less than $100 (score!), had the string tree already (also a must have), and got a Bass Q filter and some killer feeling CTS solid shaft dishback 250KA pots and a new Switchcraft jack. So I spent about $150 and 3 hours work to transform the bass.
I first tried to copy the T-45 wiring diagram to a T (pun intended) and it didn't work right at all. The spin a split wasn't working, the Q filter wasn't musical/usable, the treble bleed was harsh. The Q filter is 3 henries vs the 45's 6 henry coil with a .01uF parallel cap-but I couldn't find a small 6 henry coil anywhere. I adjusted the parallel capacitor value to try to get a similar LC circuit, but it still didn't sound like a T-45. I undid everything, tried again, no luck. I then scrapped the Peavey plan and wired this up like a typical P bass with an added Q filter. I had a 500K push/pull pot in the parts drawer and used it for the tone control/coil split, so I can have full range of tone adjustment in single coil mode. I'm not 100% sure where the T-45 mid pot is tuned (seems to be around 650Hz), but it takes out a lot of bass when fully cut. I tweaked and tuned my Q filter to around 400-425Hz as that frequency takes out some boxiness with a minor cut and gets really fat sounding with deeper cuts. Used a 201 (.0002uF) cap for treble bleed (my G&L has this, and I like it) and a smaller than usual (for me) .022uF tone cap since cuts with the mid knob can emulate a much larger tone cap roll off.
It turned out great! It sounds really big, loud and thick. After comparing to my friend's T-45, mine sounds a touch smoother and is louder, too. Not exactly sure why, my pickup is backed way off the strings, his a touch closer to the strings. Not gonna look into it, we both like the sounds of our basses.
But hey, enough of my yakkin'; whaddaya say? Let's boogie!
My RB-45...
As a closing note, a funny thing happened the morning after I gathered all the parts, routed the body and cut the pickguard to accommodate the T pickup. A black T45 with original case popped up on Ebay for cheap. haha
I love my Foundations, but also wanted a T-45 since it brings some tones to the table that my other basses just don't have. Problem is, they don't pop up too often (especially in my color-black) and when they do, they have become relatively expensive. I know $400ish is not expensive, maybe I should have snagged a T45 years ago for $100... haha
I had this 1984 Ibanez RB630 sitting idle due to other P basses getting priority on gigs, but it's an amazing feeling and playing bass. It had an EMG and I routed the cavity for another pot so it could have volume/bass/treble knobs. It occurred to me that this 3 knob, 21 fret, single pickup (in the P sweet spot) bass could be modded into a virtual T-45 for about the pre-2010 price of a T-45. Best part is that I don't have to sneak another bass into the house and get the wrath for doing so.
Found the blade T-40 neck pickup and necessary metal P knobs for less than $100 (score!), had the string tree already (also a must have), and got a Bass Q filter and some killer feeling CTS solid shaft dishback 250KA pots and a new Switchcraft jack. So I spent about $150 and 3 hours work to transform the bass.I first tried to copy the T-45 wiring diagram to a T (pun intended) and it didn't work right at all. The spin a split wasn't working, the Q filter wasn't musical/usable, the treble bleed was harsh. The Q filter is 3 henries vs the 45's 6 henry coil with a .01uF parallel cap-but I couldn't find a small 6 henry coil anywhere. I adjusted the parallel capacitor value to try to get a similar LC circuit, but it still didn't sound like a T-45. I undid everything, tried again, no luck. I then scrapped the Peavey plan and wired this up like a typical P bass with an added Q filter. I had a 500K push/pull pot in the parts drawer and used it for the tone control/coil split, so I can have full range of tone adjustment in single coil mode. I'm not 100% sure where the T-45 mid pot is tuned (seems to be around 650Hz), but it takes out a lot of bass when fully cut. I tweaked and tuned my Q filter to around 400-425Hz as that frequency takes out some boxiness with a minor cut and gets really fat sounding with deeper cuts. Used a 201 (.0002uF) cap for treble bleed (my G&L has this, and I like it) and a smaller than usual (for me) .022uF tone cap since cuts with the mid knob can emulate a much larger tone cap roll off.
It turned out great! It sounds really big, loud and thick. After comparing to my friend's T-45, mine sounds a touch smoother and is louder, too. Not exactly sure why, my pickup is backed way off the strings, his a touch closer to the strings. Not gonna look into it, we both like the sounds of our basses.
But hey, enough of my yakkin'; whaddaya say? Let's boogie!
My RB-45...
As a closing note, a funny thing happened the morning after I gathered all the parts, routed the body and cut the pickguard to accommodate the T pickup. A black T45 with original case popped up on Ebay for cheap. haha
I know this isn't a US Peavey, but this bass was inspired by one. Wanting to get a signature Peavey tone counts for something, doesn't it?
I love my Foundations, but also wanted a T-45 since it brings some tones to the table that my other basses just don't have. Problem is, they don't pop up too often (especially in my color-black) and when they do, they have become relatively expensive. I know $400ish is not expensive, maybe I should have snagged a T45 years ago for $100... haha
I had this 1984 Ibanez RB630 sitting idle due to other P basses getting priority on gigs, but it's an amazing feeling and playing bass. It had an EMG and I routed the cavity for another pot so it could have volume/bass/treble knobs. It occurred to me that this 3 knob, 21 fret, single pickup (in the P sweet spot) bass could be modded into a virtual T-45 for about the pre-2010 price of a T-45. Best part is that I don't have to sneak another bass into the house and get the wrath for doing so.
I first tried to copy the T-45 wiring diagram to a T (pun intended) and it didn't work right at all. The spin a split wasn't working, the Q filter wasn't musical/usable, the treble bleed was harsh. The Q filter is 3 henries vs the 45's 6 henry coil with a .01uF parallel cap-but I couldn't find a small 6 henry coil anywhere. I adjusted the parallel capacitor value to try to get a similar LC circuit, but it still didn't sound like a T-45. I undid everything, tried again, no luck. I then scrapped the Peavey plan and wired this up like a typical P bass with an added Q filter. I had a 500K push/pull pot in the parts drawer and used it for the tone control/coil split, so I can have full range of tone adjustment in single coil mode. I'm not 100% sure where the T-45 mid pot is tuned (seems to be around 650Hz), but it takes out a lot of bass when fully cut. I tweaked and tuned my Q filter to around 400-425Hz as that frequency takes out some boxiness with a minor cut and gets really fat sounding with deeper cuts. Used a 201 (.0002uF) cap for treble bleed (my G&L has this, and I like it) and a smaller than usual (for me) .022uF tone cap since cuts with the mid knob can emulate a much larger tone cap roll off.
It turned out great! It sounds really big, loud and thick. After comparing to my friend's T-45, mine sounds a touch smoother and is louder, too. Not exactly sure why, my pickup is backed way off the strings, his a touch closer to the strings. Not gonna look into it, we both like the sounds of our basses.
But hey, enough of my yakkin'; whaddaya say? Let's boogie!
My RB-45...
As a closing note, a funny thing happened the morning after I gathered all the parts, routed the body and cut the pickguard to accommodate the T pickup. A black T45 with original case popped up on Ebay for cheap. haha
That's a real beaut...great job on the mod. It reminds me of one of my favorites:
ack has the inspiration bass!
Glad y'all are receptive to the mod. Some might call blasphemy with such a Frankenbass. It's intended as a pragmatic salute to a really cool Peavey bass.
That Ibanez is a real sweetheart, just look at those heart shaped Hercules tuners!
Glad y'all are receptive to the mod. Some might call blasphemy with such a Frankenbass. It's intended as a pragmatic salute to a really cool Peavey bass.
That Ibanez is a real sweetheart, just look at those heart shaped Hercules tuners!
@bigtone23 .....Nice work and you got a steal on the PU and knobs! I know you'll enjoy it because.........
I just finished a similar project last Wednesday and gigged it Thursday and Friday nights. 2nd model white Forum (post 1995) I got it in kit form with no PU or preamp for $100 shipped. Wasn't going to post it yet since it isn't finished. Have some red tort ordered for a pickguard. Widened the PU pocket toward the neck and trimmed the pickguard for a toaster T-40. Controls are Volume, SC/HB Blend and High rolloff. Wanted to use a T-40 bridge but there's not enough length at the butt so it has a new/old stock BadAss II bridge and of course, P knobs. It's a taste neck heavy so I may put some light weights on it but I really like the look of the clovers. Did the pinstripe on the peghead, T-40 string tree and made a TR cover to cover the recess for the 4mm Allen nut. BEAD and the neck is wonderful. It's definitely a beast! Inspired by @Charley Umbria
I just finished a similar project last Wednesday and gigged it Thursday and Friday nights. 2nd model white Forum (post 1995) I got it in kit form with no PU or preamp for $100 shipped. Wasn't going to post it yet since it isn't finished. Have some red tort ordered for a pickguard. Widened the PU pocket toward the neck and trimmed the pickguard for a toaster T-40. Controls are Volume, SC/HB Blend and High rolloff. Wanted to use a T-40 bridge but there's not enough length at the butt so it has a new/old stock BadAss II bridge and of course, P knobs. It's a taste neck heavy so I may put some light weights on it but I really like the look of the clovers. Did the pinstripe on the peghead, T-40 string tree and made a TR cover to cover the recess for the 4mm Allen nut. BEAD and the neck is wonderful. It's definitely a beast! Inspired by @Charley Umbria
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