luckman67 Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 I have just missed out on getting a Peavey Foundation bass & I feel gutted about it. I have owned a few Peavey basses my first Pro bass was a T-40 which was stolen, and I've owned the far east versions of the Cirrus & International series. But recently I have had bad gas for the American made Peaveys, Foundation,Dyna, Fury etc. I've always had a soft spot for Peavey basses as they, were the only pro basses that were sold were I used to live. The daft thing is I already have a Ric 4003 & a '64 Hofner violin bass, but I'm going to save and look out for a USA Peavey only this time I'm keeping it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Cloud Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 They are really great, totally underrated, instruments. I love the Dyna and Foundation series. Keep your eyes peeled for the Palaedium model that Jeff Berlin designed...quite rare but very cheap and VERY good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 Yup. I have a USA built Fury and it is really nice. Like an angry Precision with a 'slimmer-than-Jazz' neck. Cost next to nothing, too - secondhand these are Squier prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatEric Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 [quote name='luckman67' timestamp='1386585007' post='2301662'] I have just missed out on getting a Peavey Foundation bass & I feel gutted about it. I have owned a few Peavey basses my first Pro bass was a T-40 which was stolen, and I've owned the far east versions of the Cirrus & International series. But recently I have had bad gas for the American made Peaveys, Foundation,Dyna, Fury etc. I've always had a soft spot for Peavey basses as they, were the only pro basses that were sold were I used to live. The daft thing is I already have a Ric 4003 & a '64 Hofner violin bass, but I'm going to save and look out for a USA Peavey only this time I'm keeping it. [/quote] Hi. I have now sold my Fury, to Paul S (above) and have still got a "Line around the head" USA Foundation and Foundation Fretless - They are a seriously good bass!! I have promised myself to reduce the size of my collection and I am achieving it, v e r y s l o w l y! I have more than a handful of T-40's so if you are looking for a good one, drop me a PM. If you see a line around head Foundation - Grab it!! They also did the T-45, a great bass in it's own way. The early Patriot is also another great bass. Good luck in scratching your USA Peavey itch! Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allighatt0r Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 Yup, I need to save my pennies and get myself another T-40, I miss my old one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckman67 Posted December 9, 2013 Author Share Posted December 9, 2013 I miss mine still remember the serial number & how heavy it was. The one thing I have always liked on the 80's basses was the headstock, I thought they looked great my favourite was the Sarzo bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingus Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 (edited) USA Peavey basses are indeed top class instruments, despite being overlooked and dismissed by some people. Peavey started out as a lower -cost alternative to the already established big-name players in the industry in the early 1970's. and has never quite shaken off that image, despite the fact that they have always been superior quality products with a lot of thought and planning having gone into their designs , and some of their more upmarket offerings are as good as anything on the market. Edited December 9, 2013 by Dingus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Alsatian Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 I picked up a Foundation earlier in the year - love the Super Ferrite pickups in it. Like a Jazz bass but less polite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatEric Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 [quote name='Green Alsatian' timestamp='1386615737' post='2302254'] I picked up a Foundation earlier in the year - love the Super Ferrite pickups in it. Like a Jazz bass but less polite. [/quote] Very well described! Great balance, luvverly neck and a bit more bark than you would expect! This is mine. A cracking bass in many respects. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckman67 Posted December 10, 2013 Author Share Posted December 10, 2013 [quote name='FlatEric' timestamp='1386663191' post='2302684'] Very well described! Great balance, luvverly neck and a bit more bark than you would expect! This is mine. A cracking bass in many respects. Cheers. [/quote] Very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Alsatian Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 (edited) [quote name='FlatEric' timestamp='1386663191' post='2302684'] Very well described! Great balance, luvverly neck and a bit more bark than you would expect! This is mine. A cracking bass in many respects. Cheers. [/quote] That's absolutely gorgeous! Here's mine, which has seen a bit of action. The original knobs are long gone and looking at the bridge and headstock, mine is a later model (any ideas?). When I got it, a previous owner had rewired it, so I downloaded the schematic and as the pots had seen better days, I completely rewired it with the treble-bleed circuit on the volume pots as per the schematic. Edited December 10, 2013 by Green Alsatian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregBass Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PEAVEY-T40-ELEC-BASE-GUITAR-00453172-/331080976892?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item4d15f6c9fc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetera Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 I've got a fabulous silverburst USA made Peavey RJ-IV (with d-tuner) and 3 band EQ I may be willing to part with for the right price. Let me know if you're interested when you have some dosh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alyctes Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 I've got a rather battered metallic pink Foundation (to go with me loverly bunch of coconuts...). I like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassmachine2112 Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 [u]I,ve got a forum 95[/u] appear to be rare,poplar body,maple neck with rosewood fingerboard,18 v active wide apature pick up,great build quality. Fabulous balance and playing action,very rich sound.. Anybody got one and what d,ye think about them ? We should keep quiet about these cause they are cheap at the moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandnoise Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 I might be looking to sell my T40 soon, I love it, and it is totally rad but I'd rather something a bit simpler with a more scooped metallic tone, can't seem to coax that ric clang that I desire so much from it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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