U.S. Peavey Club

[BassikLee]

I'm very very fond of the SF pickups.

 

[B-Mac]

Don't forget the little T-20 (MIA)... Love mine.. Love love love it.
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I'm seeing some T-20's labeled as Fury's when I Google 'Peavey Fury Bass'. Fury's sort of look like a P Bass with the split pups. I guess some of these are miss-labeled by their owners?

 

[BassikLee]

Nope, very early Fury basses were essentially the same as T-20s. Not entirely unlike the first few years of the SG, when they were the Les Paul.

 

[B-Mac]

Nope, very early Fury basses were essentially the same as T-20s. Not entirely unlike the first few years of the SG, when they were the Les Paul.

So what was the difference if anything? Cosmetic? Electronics? Size/scale?

 

[BassikLee]

Headstock decal, as you've discovered.

 

[NicJimBass]

So let me get this straight....T-40, T-45, Foundation, Fury and Cirrus all USA made?
Millennium started as USA made and then went to Indonesia? Probably made at Cort factory, perhaps?
Please forgive me as I am not all over the history of Peavey. I just think it is a bit weird that quite a few people look down upon the brand even when they were USA made.

Sup man!

I think the term "pawn shop Peavey" comes into play here. You go to most any pawn shop, and there is bound to be some old Peavey stuff, probably collecting dust. They made stuff that wasn't the best, wasn't the worst, but it was built well, and has stood the test of time, at least when it comes to longevity. People equated seeing all that Peavey stuff as it being poor quality, or poor tone/playability etc., as opposed to seeing it for what it was- American made instruments and amplifiers that wouldn't set the world on fire, but would be rock solid and dependable. It's like a rusted out pickup truck that just won't die, but always starts up and hauls things with no effort.

Towards the middle of US Production, Peavey upped the ante, and started making really incredible instruments. The TL-5 and TL-6 were precursors to the Cirrus basses. There were the Randy Jackson and Rudy Sarzo basses that have their fans, Jeff Berlin had the Palaedium, which was based on his earlier basses, and has been carried on by Dean (wink) and Cort. Same thing with Brian Bromberg with the B-Quad (his body design, has since been produced by Dean and Carvin/Keisel, among others). That bass had a carbon fiber neck made by Modulus. There was also the MIDIbass, which by all accounts was ahead of it's time.

Towards the end of US Production, there was the Cirrus, which became the flagship, and most visible of all Peavey models, the Millennium, which still is a bit of a sleeper, despite either going toe to toe, or being direct competition with Lakland basses, and the G and GV, which brought carbon fiber to the masses (although not with Modulus, as some have speculated... it was a gun stock company who's name escapes me). All the while, the Foundation, Fury, Forum and Axcelerator basses were still out there. I'm sure I'm missing some. All of them US-made, all of them high quality, especially for the price.

I've owned probably between 20-30 Peavey's over the years, and one thing always holds true- no matter the condition they were in, they always set up wonderfully, played beautifully, and sounded great. That's a testament to the way they were built from the get-go. Maybe in a couple decades the masses will appreciate the brand for what it truly is/was, but for now, those of us in the know are enjoying the hidden gems we find from time to time.

 

[Chuck M]

Bell and Carlson made the necks for the G and GV.

 

[B-Mac]

Sup man!

I think the term "pawn shop Peavey" comes into play here. You go to most any pawn shop, and there is bound to be some old Peavey stuff, probably collecting dust. They made stuff that wasn't the best, wasn't the worst, but it was built well, and has stood the test of time, at least when it comes to longevity. People equated seeing all that Peavey stuff as it being poor quality, or poor tone/playability etc., as opposed to seeing it for what it was- American made instruments and amplifiers that wouldn't set the world on fire, but would be rock solid and dependable. It's like a rusted out pickup truck that just won't die, but always starts up and hauls things with no effort.

Towards the middle of US Production, Peavey upped the ante, and started making really incredible instruments. The TL-5 and TL-6 were precursors to the Cirrus basses. There were the Randy Jackson and Rudy Sarzo basses that have their fans, Jeff Berlin had the Palaedium, which was based on his earlier basses, and has been carried on by Dean (wink) and Cort. Same thing with Brian Bromberg with the B-Quad (his body design, has since been produced by Dean and Carvin/Keisel, among others). That bass had a carbon fiber neck made by Modulus. There was also the MIDIbass, which by all accounts was ahead of it's time.

Towards the end of US Production, there was the Cirrus, which became the flagship, and most visible of all Peavey models, the Millennium, which still is a bit of a sleeper, despite either going toe to toe, or being direct competition with Lakland basses, and the G and GV, which brought carbon fiber to the masses (although not with Modulus, as some have speculated... it was a gun stock company who's name escapes me). All the while, the Foundation, Fury, Forum and Axcelerator basses were still out there. I'm sure I'm missing some. All of them US-made, all of them high quality, especially for the price.

I've owned probably between 20-30 Peavey's over the years, and one thing always holds true- no matter the condition they were in, they always set up wonderfully, played beautifully, and sounded great. That's a testament to the way they were built from the get-go. Maybe in a couple decades the masses will appreciate the brand for what it truly is/was, but for now, those of us in the know are enjoying the hidden gems we find from time to time.

Thanks for the info!
Dean makes basses? (wink wink)

 

[kodiakblair]

@sirsam22

There's an ebay seller in China sells empty VFL covers,does the Grind covers too. You could stick most pickups in them and re-pot. I already did the guinea pig purchase and can confirm they are the same sizes.

 

[kkaarrll]

are there any g or gv that are passive?

 

[NicJimBass]

are there any g or gv that are passive?

Not that I'm aware of.

 

[sirsam22]

@kodiakblair Sweet! I’ll definitely have to look that up. That opens up a ton of possibilities.

 

[Chuck M]

There's an ebay seller in China sells empty VFL covers,does the Grind covers too. You could stick most pickups in them and re-pot. I already did the guinea pig purchase and can confirm they are the same sizes.[/QUOTE]

I just looked on Ebay and was not able to find the PU covers. Do you have a link?

Thanks!

 

[kodiakblair]

@sirsam22 @Chuck M

Here you are fellas. Over the last few years I've bought plenty bits and pieces from this seller without a hitch.
Delivery is normally about 17 days to Scotland so imagine around the same for USA

Black Plastic Sealed Humbucker Pickup Cover Case For Bass Guitar Parts | eBay

 

[ardgedee]

Black Plastic Sealed Humbucker Pickup Cover Case For Bass Guitar Parts | eBay

Seller doesn't ship to the US, unfortunately.

 

[kodiakblair]

Seller doesn't ship to the US, unfortunately.

The exclusions also include Canada but I know for a fact my Canadian friend Chris bought and received his Grind covers.

Send the seller a message and ask him.

 

[Chuck M]

Same item...another seller on US Ebay.

Black Curved Sealed Humbucker Pickup Cover for 4 String Bass Guitar | eBay

 

[BassikLee]

Interesting

 

[blip]

Not a natural finish, but a minty SF Foundation just popped up on Minneapolis CL. Decent price, original owner, says it's largely unplayed. Already got mine, so this one's for the collectors:

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As far as transparent finishes go, if I could only have one bass, this'd do nicely:

This is actually my buddy's bass. My Fury is a few years younger. The thing is a champ, but for whatever reason only one of the coils works well. I tried to fix it for him, but I'll admit I don't really know what I'm doing. Was going off the Duncan wiring diagram.

Anyone happen to have a four wire split coil wiring diagram? I tried to trace it all out but am a little lost. @mech ?

 

[ardgedee]

That oven knob