U.S. Peavey Club

[JEDI BASS]

For the record, some T-45 necks will bolt right up to some T-40s. I say “some” because this was was a super tight fit and required some sanding. While other necks and bodies I have, had large gaps. I believe the toaster basses had slightly different pocket/heel dimensions compared to the later 40/45s with blades.

All I need to do is finish shaping the new Tusq nut and fine tuning the slot depths. And, I need to find some longer intonation screws for the A,D, & G.

 

[58kites]

I'm confused.
The T40 is a 20 fret neck, right?
All the other Peavey bass necks are 21 fret, right?

 

[JEDI BASS]

I'm confused.
The T40 is a 20 fret neck, right?
All the other Peavey bass necks are 21 fret, right?

Yes. I’ve seen where some folks have said the T-45 neck wouldn’t fit. It does. But, you have to shift the saddles forward to get the intonation right.

 

[bigtone23]

Nice one, grats.

Got a couple more smiles?....

'85 This black one is the creme de la creme of all the ones I've had over the years. And the only one that weighed in under 9 pounds (8lbs, 8oz exactly). I sold off the others but can't seem to let the last three go. Call me a hoarder if you like.

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Another '85

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I have nothing but smiles!
I nudged a friend into a 86 Foundation Custom that was on GC's site from the Houston store. $330 with chainsaw case. It was black with the matching headstock and rosewood board, just like your '85. It came in and was a solid 9.5/10. Unbelievable amount of NOT wear. It only needed a small truss rod adjustment and it perfect. He's psyched, but I still asked for right of first refusal if it ever goes up for sale.

I also agree that the Foundation may be the best passive Peavey made.

 

[Shawn Luckman]

I have nothing but smiles!
I nudged a friend into a 86 Foundation Custom that was on GC's site from the Houston store. $330 with chainsaw case. It was black with the matching headstock and rosewood board, just like your '85. It came in and was a solid 9.5/10. Unbelievable amount of NOT wear. It only needed a small truss rod adjustment and it perfect. He's psyched, but I still asked for right of first refusal if it ever goes up for sale.

I also agree that the Foundation may be the best passive Peavey made.

The Foundation gets my vote.

 

[Bleecker]

The Foundation gets my vote.

Mine too!

 

[Bleecker]

Good afternoon!

I have a line on an original Fury neck and the guy has a couple Patriot necks. I'm wondering if either would match up to a T-20 body?
I tried a International series fury neck, the neck was ever so slightly too big at 2&1/4 inches...

Thanks guys!

 

[JEDI BASS]

Good afternoon!

I have a line on an original Fury neck and the guy has a couple Patriot necks. I'm wondering if either would match up to a T-20 body?
I tried a International series fury neck, the neck was ever so slightly too big at 2&1/4 inches...

Thanks guys!

PM’d you. Give me a call

 

[JEDI BASS]

I don’t have time to make a lengthy post at the moment. But, I spoke with Bleecker about being cautious buying old Peavey bilaminate necks. Most of the ones I’ve put hands on have issues ranging from headstock tilt, splitting at the seam which weakens them dramatically, all the way to humped, split, and twisted.

Below are pics of a neck with headstock tilt and the method I use to check for twists.

 

[Bleecker]

I don’t have time to make a lengthy post at the moment. But, I spoke with Bleecker about being cautious buying old Peavey bilaminate necks. Most of the ones I’ve put hands on have issues ranging from headstock tilt, splitting at the seam which weakens them dramatically, all the way to humped, split, and twisted.

Below are pics of a neck with headstock tilt and the method I use to check for twists.View attachment 4141373View attachment 4141374

Thanks man! I appreciate the help.
Cheers!

 

[Bleecker]

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Howdy?
Thanks for the charts, I saved them to my photos. Where/what are these from, and I wonder what years?

Cheers!

 

[kodiakblair]

But, I spoke with Bleecker about being cautious buying old Peavey bilaminate necks. Most of the ones I’ve put hands on have issues ranging from headstock tilt, splitting at the seam which weakens them dramatically, all the way to humped, split, and twisted.

From some reason Patriot necks seem most afflicted

 

[wild4oldcars]

The peavey neck issues have really pushed me into the rosewood camp lately, since with the bilaminate design, the cap adds so much more rigidity to the structure. Ive only seen a couple rosewood necks go wonky at the seam, where as on maple necks its way more of a crapshoot in my experience

 

[MNAirHead]

To be clear... Foundations had $25ish upgrades (colors, fretboards etc)

In this era, it was deli pricing - not custom shop.

The company i worked for was endorsed. It ws an act of God to have anything altered.

 

[JEDI BASS]

The peavey neck issues have really pushed me into the rosewood camp lately, since with the bilaminate design, the cap adds so much more rigidity to the structure. Ive only seen a couple rosewood necks go wonky at the seam, where as on maple necks its way more of a crapshoot in my experience

The worst neck I’ve seen has a Rosewood board. Split behind the nut at the bilam seam, has some headstock tilt, had (that’s HAD) a hump and a length wise twist. I heated out the hump and twist. But, it took a month with 24/7 heating pads on high wrapped in insulating blankets. Only after, did I realize the neck was weak and too easily flexed due to the bilam separation. The twisted neck guy said he could fix the separation and headstock tilt. I plan to send it, and the all maple with headstock tilt, to him soon.

 

[wild4oldcars]

The worst neck I’ve seen has a Rosewood board. Split behind the nut at the bilam seam, has some headstock tilt, had (that’s HAD) a hump and a length wise twist. I heated out the hump and twist. But, it took a month with 24/7 heating pads on high wrapped in insulating blankets. Only after, did I realize the neck was weak and too easily flexed due to the bilam separation. The twisted neck guy said he could fix the separation and headstock tilt. I plan to send it, and the all maple with headstock tilt, to him soon.

Welp, as they say, ymmv

 

[58kites]

I've not had a problem with any of the 12 or 13 Peavey necks I've had/have, only one had a rosewood fretboard.
Solid, straight, good truss-rod adjustment...no problems.
Been lucky I guess.

 

[Chuck M]

I've not had a problem with any of the 12 or 13 Peavey necks I've had/have, only one had a rosewood fretboard.
Solid, straight, good truss-rod adjustment...no problems.
Been lucky I guess.

I have had two with ski jump. Both had the bi laminated neck and maple fingerboards and both were on basses with improperly adjusted micro tilt. I agree with 58kites opinion that the micro tilt should not be used.

 

[TinIndian]

I have had two with ski jump. Both had the bi laminated neck and maple fingerboards and both were on basses with improperly adjusted micro tilt. I agree with 58kites opinion that the micro tilt should not be used.

Agree with both of you. I think there is a reason why most if not all mfg's have gone away from it.

 

[JEDI BASS]

Welp, as they say, ymmv

Oh... I do agree with you though. In theory, the rosewood board should add strength to the bilam design. I just happened to get one in bad bad shape!