luckman67

I forgot how nice these looked, especially the Matt Freeman model.

My first 5 string was one of these back in around 1996, I think I paid £150 secondhand forgot how nice they looked.

Agreed the 80's necks are thinner than the 90's versions but I do like the feel of the 92 neck,,though I prefer the body & neck/headstock styling from the 80's more. But for me personally the Super Ferrite pickups in either the 80's or early 90's versions give the Foundation it's signature sound. I like the crude way Peavey shielded the cavity & back of the cover here is the insides of my 86 Foundation with the series/parallel mod.

I will John I had the Vox Foundation cab only I used an HH Valvesound 100 watt head, and my 64 Hofner Violin bass.

Indeed we do there was a 84 Foundation body on eBay recently, I was toying with the idea of buying it and putting my 92 neck and pickups and bridge on it.

They are indeed I feel very lucky getting one from the 80's which I honestly believe was Peavey's best era, mainly for the wide range of basses (in our case) that were available. You had Foundation Dynsbass .Fury, Patriot to name a few & all Made in the U.S.A, and they didn't cost a fortune & I always liked their pointy headstock. I own a Foundation from 1992 and even though it has the Super Ferrite pickups the overall build quality and look for me is not as good as it was in the 80's.

I love it Dave it feels like a more expensive bass and the neck is so well made, and feels great in your hand. I tried out the switch through my Rumble 200 combo what a difference it makes, when you flick that switch down. I doubt now I'll keep the '92 Foundation as this one ticks every box.

True been doing that since 1987 & somehow still getting away with it .

I am doing the series/parallel switch switch idea is a good one even if I don't fully understand it, the boost it gave going through my Rumble 200 was noticeable .

It is Paul going to be putting it through the Rumble 200 today, as I have the weekend off .

I know I said back in Jan '15 when I bought my new Am.Std Precision & matching Rumble 200 combo, I was done buying basses until with help from kodiakblair this Peavey beauty came into my possession. It is a 1986 Peavey Foundation bass Made in U.S.A which is in VGC for a bass that is 32 years old, it is in black & rosewood with a matching headstock with OHSC, and fitted with a series/parallel switch. And it cost me less with delivery than a brand new Squier VM Jazz bass . Kodiakblair put me in touch with the owner who had it for sale in December & luckily it hadn't sold emails were sent and phone calls exchanged, his name is Dave and he was gentleman to deal with & we chatted about all this bass & he is a member here even though I don't know his username. The deal was done on the Monday and it was delivered to my work address on Wednesday morning, well and truly boxed up and protected, here are some of the pictures that Dave took of the bass and sent to me. I have always had a soft spot for Peavey's since my Dad bought me a T-40 for my 21st which was stolen a few years later. My Dad passed away this January so I wanted another Peavey bass I haven't got the funds for a T-40 at the moment, but I'm going to start saving for one.

You have a fantastic looking bass there enjoy it .

My 1989 MIK Squier Precision is ply bodied & heavier than my Am.Std Precision, hence why it's been in a gig bag for the past few years.

I remember that shop and it was nothing special which I was hoping it was. The bass that I stupidly,foolishly passed on back in 1997/98 was a, 1978 Fender Precision in black & maple for £350 what an idiot I was. It was in this little shop where I used to live (long since closed) & I'm sure they didn't know what they had.

[quote name='lou24d53' timestamp='1509713335' post='3401109'] My recently cleared Credit Card made me do it.......... I've just ordered a Fender American Standard Precision in Olympic White, Tort, Maple which is being delivered next Tuesday. The serial number is US1307####, which I believe dates it late 2013 / early 2014, but it is brand new from the shop, still even has the plastic covers on the tuners. Dougie is a happy bunny...! [/quote] [url="http://s1058.photobucket.com/user/luckman67/media/3_zps5a9526e8_1.jpg.html"][/url] A great colour combination mine with a matching Rumble 200 combo.

[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1509483087' post='3399368'] The 2008 - 11 are good basses, but imo the 2012 - 16 are better. The neck is chunkier, and the Custom Shop Pickups are much more vintagey voiced in comparison to the more modern sounding 08 - 11s. Both are finished very well, and are incredibly nice basses to play. If thinner neck but vintagey is your thing get an 08 - 11 and the Custom Shop 62 pickups, sorted. [/quote] Agreed I love my 2014 Am.Std Precision I tried the Am.Pro when they came out, but couldn't justify the difference in buying one. The Am.Std with the CS pickups just sounded better to me.

[quote name='SpikeBass' timestamp='1497465220' post='3318469'] Thats gorgeous... we should breed them and sell off the hofner cubs [/quote] That made me laugh

[quote name='SpikeBass' timestamp='1497251827' post='3316734'] Well this is what happened to me (now 55) I had a gorgeous 1978 P bass but I needed a forklift to pick it up, sounded great though. The Hofner is a perfect replacement for me for live work & Studio, sounds great with the traditional Ska music we play. [/quote] Well this maybe where I will end up back to my '64 in a few years maybe. I used to be fine with the tight string spacing though always played with a pick, here is my '64 taken about 5 years ago. Still love this bass . [URL=http://s1058.photobucket.com/user/luckman67/media/002-1.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1058.photobucket.com/albums/t406/luckman67/002-1.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

Stunning

[quote name='SpikeBass' timestamp='1497186631' post='3316377'] Shame to see you have retired it.... [/quote] Yes it's been retired from everyday use since 1998 but who knows as I get older (50 this year), & the Precision becomes to heavy to lift it may come out of retirement & become my main bass again.

That looks really nice hope you have many happy years with it, I've had my '64 500/1 for 29 years now & still love it.

That looks great.

I always liked the look of the AVRI '57 Precision, blonde/maple neck with the gold scratchplate.

Like everyone has said the 2012-16 Am.Std are phenomenal and the Custom Shop pickups, are the finishing touch to these basses defiantly Fender's best to date. I bought mine new back in Jan '15 & love the light weight & great feeling neck, hope you enjoy owning yours as much as I am with mine . The only things I've added are Fender flatwounds & Fender strap locks . [url="http://s1058.photobucket.com/user/luckman67/media/unnamed_zps5evljnbc.jpg.html"][/url]

What about a secondhand American special or American Standard?