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Yes.Hi everyone,
I recently acquired this Peavey Foundation. Was wondering if anyone can tell me more about the pickups, are they still Super Ferrites? Doesn't say it on the covers. There is also something weird going on when both volumes knobs are turned to the same level; I have played jazz bases before, but the frequency cancellations on this bass are strange, almost like a phasing effect; volume goes down quite a bit, same with bass frequencies. The bass sounds definitely better when only one pickup is used, but that can't be, right?
Any insight is greatly appreciated! I apologize if this has been covered elsewhere or if this is the wrong location.
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Still super ferrites you'll be glad to know. It's just a change of shells . When both volumes are equal the pickups act like humbuckers. If you think they're out of phase check the wiring.Was wondering if anyone can tell me more about the pickups, are they still Super Ferrites? Doesn't say it on the covers.
those look like super ferrites.Hi everyone,
I recently acquired this Peavey Foundation. Was wondering if anyone can tell me more about the pickups, are they still Super Ferrites? Doesn't say it on the covers. There is also something weird going on when both volumes knobs are turned to the same level; I have played jazz bases before, but the frequency cancellations on this bass are strange, almost like a phasing effect; volume goes down quite a bit, same with bass frequencies. The bass sounds definitely better when only one pickup is used, but that can't be, right?
Any insight is greatly appreciated! I apologize if this has been covered elsewhere or if this is the wrong location.
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This is the most important point. Every Super Ferrite I have had has a bare wire ground, a red wire and a black wire. Treat the red as hot for one pickup, black as hot for the other.And in checking the wiring, if they LOOK like they’re wired correctly, one is backwards. True story.
That looks exactly like the one I saw on the Guitar Center used site. If so its a steal at the price they were asking! Congrats.
That looks exactly like the one I saw on the Guitar Center used site. If so its a steal at the price they were asking! Congrats.
A few days ago they had a Foundation 2000 5 string in the gold finish for $199 (!) I called the store to buy it and had just been sold.
Getting used tp my TL-Six, starting to like it more. What a fun bass to play.
Here it is next to a supermod 4 string and my GK MB212. Best I could do for a photo.
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Nice.Since MNAirhead went there, I also have two GK Neo cabs. I have the 210's and I LOVE them. I also have the SWR Golight 210's. I am a fan of 210's. BUT, I used to own GK NEO 212's and they were all I needed. Even for an outdoor gig !! It put out the punch of 210's and the volume of 410's at half the weight. Perfect, really.
Cutting to the chase is my very point with the MB212- good sound, enough presence, an able combo as a simple solution.I just cut to the chase and have an ACME Low B-2 Series II cabinet and Hartke LH1000 Amp. Will handle anything and it's quite portable.