U.S. Peavey Club

[Raw N Low]

It's nice when you find one close and the other person is willing to meet halfway. I bought a blue Foundation and drove from Austin to just outside of Houston (2 hours) to buy it. When I sold the same bass I had to drive 60 miles south to just outside San Antonio to sell it. No halfway on either of those transactions.

You make a good point 58kites. I'm not going to look a gift horse in the mouth. The seller sent replied back that the bass doesn't have any damage and I think $250 with a gig bag is a steal. I'm going to go ahead and spring for it.

Please forgive me but, what are good drop-in bridges that will work with this model? I'm thinking about changing all the hardware to black. I don't want to do any drilling and will keep the stock hardware in case I decide to put it up on the block down the road.

 

[58kites]

Here you go.
GOTOH 203 4-string Black Bass Bridge for Fender P/jazz 5-hole Top Load for sale online | eBay

It has dimensions on the link, you can measure the Peavey first to make sure.

 

[Raw N Low]

I think the Wilkinson bridge comes in black, it might have brass saddles though.
It's a good bridge for cheap.
Five screw Fender hole pattern but I think the baseplate covers the front curve on the Peavey bridge.
I think a blacked out bass with brass saddles looks great.

Agree. If everything goes to plan then I will give it a shot. The only primary concern I have at this time is making sure the neck is in good shape.

 

[kodiakblair]

For being a collector grade instrument that is built in the US, the price was very affordable.

The paint job might have been done in the US but I've doubts regarding the parts.

Only place you could buy them was some fancy store (big cut of the price), Taylor and his wife input (another big cut of the price) fancy HSC and the strap (another expense). If they sold for $1k each, Peavey's portion might stretch to $300 and there's build costs out that $300. That's me being very generous.

Just can't see Peavey bothering to allocate plant space and production time for a paltry sum like that.

 

[Raw N Low]

The paint job might have been done in the US but I've doubts regarding the parts.

Only place you could buy them was some fancy store (big cut of the price), Taylor and his wife input (another big cut of the price) fancy HSC and the strap (another expense). If they sold for $1k each, Peavey's portion might stretch to $300 and there's build costs out that $300. That's me being very generous.

Just can't see Peavey bothering to allocate plant space and production time for a paltry sum like that.

Makes sense. I think that bass sold for $700 which is Cirrus and Millennium territory. I don't even think I've seen video's or non-promotional pictures of Taylor playing that bass (he plays Cirrus's) which is very telling.

Oh well...

 

[kodiakblair]

I don't even think I've seen video's or non-promotional pictures of Taylor playing that bass (he plays Cirrus's) which is very telling.

You won't. His girlfriend/wife had a graphic design firm,just a promo gig to raise her profile. The JT was one of those Franklin Mint deals,only it was a bass.

Similar deal with the NASCAR and Jack Daniels,aimed at memorabilia collectors instead of players.

 

[mb94952]

Chuck - Can you share the link for the concentric knobs from Germany ? I have two sets of Milli knobs, but always like to have more just in case.

Raw n Low - Good decision on the black Foundation. $250 with a bag is a steal for that bass. It looks like a Palaedium with a Foundation neck. I bet it sounds killer. Punchy. Also, I believe it has the rare single coil passive VFL's.

 

[Chuck M]

Concentric Aluminum Knob, lined, black anodized, 8,93 €

 

[bigtone23]

There is a 90's Peavey Foundation with VFL's in my area for $250, and it's clean as a whistle. I'm struggling not to buy it but, I can't justify it because it's not a need. It's jet black with a rosewood board. It's about 30 miles from my location and the seller is willing to meet me halfway.

It's tough.

EDIT: It's nothing fancy but, looks like a solid instrument.

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I'll speak from experience... No slight to the early to mid 90s Peaveys, as I have owned a few... but at $250, I'd pass and wait for an 80s version to pop up for around the same price. Comparing my 80s to 90s Peaveys shows a pretty clear quality difference. The 80s ones just have better hardware, fit and finish.

 

[mb94952]

It's a matter of taste, too. This Foundation sounds different than an 80's one. It also feels different. Maybe he'd like this one better.

 

[Raw N Low]

I'll speak from experience... No slight to the early to mid 90s Peaveys, as I have owned a few... but at $250, I'd pass and wait for an 80s version to pop up for around the same price. Comparing my 80s to 90s Peaveys shows a pretty clear quality difference. The 80s ones just have better hardware, fit and finish.

I will most likely pick up an 80's when a good one pops up. However, if this bass looks good as the price suggests, then I will go ahead and snag it. At $250, I'm not exactly breaking the bank. I have a couple of 80's T series (T-40 and T-45), and this bass isn't exactly a need. Believe it or not but, I had a late 80's Foundation in a five-string but it was abused and worn out.

If I end up picking up another 80's Peavey, or any Peavey for that matter, it's going to have to be well taken care of. I'm not a fan of sloppy seconds.

 

[Raw N Low]

I'll speak from experience... No slight to the early to mid 90s Peaveys, as I have owned a few... but at $250, I'd pass and wait for an 80s version to pop up for around the same price. Comparing my 80s to 90s Peaveys shows a pretty clear quality difference. The 80s ones just have better hardware, fit and finish.

I see your from Denver as well! My spider-sense is telling me you have about three good 80's era Peavey's that have been well cared for. Perhaps you can help your old buddy out and sell me one. Pretty please???

 

[bigtone23]

It's a matter of taste, too. This Foundation sounds different than an 80's one. It also feels different. Maybe he'd like this one better.

Most definitely! The VFLs are more Jazz Bassy vs the Super Ferrite aggressive/steroidal tone. The 90s Peaveys also tend to have thinner necks and lighter weight. I love my 94 Forum Plus, but it did need new electronics to sound as good as it feels.
I have found that Peavey had to cut corners to keep the prices down and competitive in the 90s. 80s Foundations were laterally as good as a US J bass. 90s Foundations are more akin to a MIM.
Just my 2 cents with a nickel in change!

 

[bigtone23]

Also, gonna leave this right here. Got my Shapeways pickup rings to put the final, personal touch on my Frankenbass. The original pickup rings were pretty brittle and needed more and more superglue to keep it together.

 

[Raw N Low]

Also, gonna leave this right here. Got my Shapeways pickup rings to put the final, personal touch on my Frankenbass. The original pickup rings were pretty brittle and needed more and more superglue to keep it together.

That's an interesting build! Is that a three-way p/u selector with V,V,T? What a cool bass!

 

[bigtone23]

That's an interesting build! Is that a three-way p/u selector with V,V,T? What a cool bass!

Stock Foundation VVT with mini switch as a master coil split for both pickups.

 

[Raw N Low]

Stock Foundation VVT with mini switch as a master coil split for both pickups.

I bet that is a killer sounding bass. I would love to hear some sound clips!

 

[bigtone23]

I bet that is a killer sounding bass. I would love to hear some sound clips!

It's kind of a mid heavy Jazz Bass tone. Typical Toaster sound.
Hey, you are in Denver..? I'm playing Appaloosa Grill Friday Feb 7 with the 80s cover band 10p-2. This bass is certainly gonna be the 4 string I bring. Come on in and check it out!

 

[Raw N Low]

It's kind of a mid heavy Jazz Bass tone. Typical Toaster sound.
Hey, you are in Denver..? I'm playing Appaloosa Grill Friday Feb 7 with the 80s cover band 10p-2. This bass is certainly gonna be the 4 string I bring. Come on in and check it out!

I may take you up on that. I usually have rehearsal on Fridays and things change from time to time. I just need to make sure my old man tendencies don't slow me down.

 

[bigtone23]

I may take you up on that. I usually have rehearsal on Fridays and things change from time to time. I just need to make sure my old man tendencies don't slow me down.

Pop in! It's always free cover, I love meeting TB members in person, and I'll buy you a beer!