Agreed, the speed knobs really set it off better than the chrome domes. And for the record this is the only bass that my wife has ever commented on. She really likes the overall aesthetics of this bass. (even over my Millennium)
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U.S. Peavey Club
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Yes, after the tung oil treatment, it looks nice!Love love love it.
Speed knob status update ... 
1) Boiling did not work.
2) Small rubber band is too thick, it shows.
3) Don't have any double-sided tape on hand (this is probably the best solution)
So, I tried a small layer of silicone adhesive. It will stick to the rubber, but not the knob. Its purpose is not to stick the two parts together, but to take up some space to make the rubber ring fit tighter. If it doesn't work I can peel it off.
1) Boiling did not work.
2) Small rubber band is too thick, it shows.
3) Don't have any double-sided tape on hand (this is probably the best solution)
So, I tried a small layer of silicone adhesive. It will stick to the rubber, but not the knob. Its purpose is not to stick the two parts together, but to take up some space to make the rubber ring fit tighter. If it doesn't work I can peel it off.
Yeah '85 seems to be the cutoff year for the original Foundation headstock logo. Still, anomalies exist. Like my '84 with the 2nd gen logo. It retains the metal knobs and all the cool little details that distinguish the original version from later ones, yet features a logo "from the future".
Obviously the result of some oddball production kink that only a Foundation fan (read; "nerd") would even notice!
What ?? Where does it say "From the Future" ? I'd love to see that !Yeah '85 seems to be the cutoff year for the original Foundation headstock logo. Still, anomalies exist. Like my '84 with the 2nd gen logo. It retains the metal knobs and all the cool little details that distinguish the original version from later ones, yet features a logo "from the future".
Obviously the result of some oddball production kink that only a Foundation fan (read; "nerd") would even notice!
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That looks like a Patriot Special or DeLuxe edition (or whatever they called them). Jazz profile neck, painted headstock, Titan tuners, and black hardware that distinguish them from the standard Patriot.
One thing to check for on those is the condition of the black Titans. I've had two of those special Patriots and one later Foundation with the black Titans. All three basses had multiple tuners with badly stripped gears. Something about that black finishing process? Dunno, but have had zero issues with any chrome Peavey tuners. Just sayin'....
I started writing out a timeline, only got to 87 then I stopped and deleted it
I started writing out a timeline, only got to 87 then I stopped and deleted it
Pretty nice black and maple super ferrite foundation 5 with the case just popped up on eBay, 350 free shipping... if anyone’s looking for one, seems like a decent pickup!
So after my first Peavey Bass(non U.S.), a 2000 Millennium BXP 5, bought last year, I finally can join the U.S. Peavey Club.
I just got a Foundation 2000 Lined Fretless. Not sure of the year though. Anyone know the numbering system used on these? If I had to guess looking at the serial I'd say 1999.
I just got a Foundation 2000 Lined Fretless. Not sure of the year though. Anyone know the numbering system used on these? If I had to guess looking at the serial I'd say 1999.
One of my Millennium Plus 5's is for sale.
For Sale - Peavey USA Millennium Plus 5 Flame Maple top, Maple FB
For Sale - Peavey USA Millennium Plus 5 Flame Maple top, Maple FB
I was opening up the cavity in my new-to-me Axcelerator 5 to place some dense foam under the pickups for height adjustment, and I was interested to discover two things.
First, the pickups are *massive*: big bricks and heavy.
But second, and more interesting, is that there's a giant routing under the pickguard, above the neck pickup. It's very deep and there's acres of space in there, including for the cute little floating platform for the preamp. (Kind of cheesy ribbon wiring from it to the controls.)
The question I'd have is what this big rout was for. Was there a model that used this body shape but with something up there? I don't think it could be for a pickup since the platform where the neck pickup is placed is a bit more shallow to accommodate the mounting screws. Was it just routed out for weight reduction? It's a pleasantly light instrument. I do wonder....
First, the pickups are *massive*: big bricks and heavy.
But second, and more interesting, is that there's a giant routing under the pickguard, above the neck pickup. It's very deep and there's acres of space in there, including for the cute little floating platform for the preamp. (Kind of cheesy ribbon wiring from it to the controls.)
The question I'd have is what this big rout was for. Was there a model that used this body shape but with something up there? I don't think it could be for a pickup since the platform where the neck pickup is placed is a bit more shallow to accommodate the mounting screws. Was it just routed out for weight reduction? It's a pleasantly light instrument. I do wonder....
Can't answer your question but here's my new old stock 4-string axcelerator body (to be used soon) same cavity , I'd say weight reduction , The pickguards on my other axcelerators push in over that same areaI was opening up the cavity in my new-to-me Axcelerator 5 to place some dense foam under the pickups for height adjustment, and I was interested to discover two things.
First, the pickups are *massive*: big bricks and heavy.
But second, and more interesting, is that there's a giant routing under the pickguard, above the neck pickup. It's very deep and there's acres of space in there, including for the cute little floating platform for the preamp. (Kind of cheesy ribbon wiring from it to the controls.)
The question I'd have is what this big rout was for. Was there a model that used this body shape but with something up there? I don't think it could be for a pickup since the platform where the neck pickup is placed is a bit more shallow to accommodate the mounting screws. Was it just routed out for weight reduction? It's a pleasantly light instrument. I do wonder....
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No, this is not me. Dude in SE PA who is always selling Peavey basses. At least he could take his own pictures, don't ya think? Just reused the GC ones.
