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NBD 1985 Peavey Foundation
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Author:  NoXX [ February 20th, 2014, 2:46 pm ]
Post subject:  NBD 1985 Peavey Foundation
Hi All,

Perhaps this is only exciting to me, but I snagged a 1985 Peavey Foundation with a maple board, and it's in great condition as far as I can tell. It took me a while to sort out the neck and the action, but now it plays really well after dropping on a set of Sunbeams and polishing a few decades of crapola off the frets. It's remarkably similar to the one Pete just sold, apart from the maple board - it's black, surprise surprise. I couldn't find any guidance for the pups, so I set them at standard Fender height for regular Jazz pups, and I figure I'll play it by ear, so to speak :). Had to laugh when i noticed the numbers on the "speed knobs" go backwards. Any words of wisdom regarding feeding and upkeep of such a beast from those of you who have owned on in the past are very welcome.

Cheers,
Dave

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Author:  AzWhoFan [ February 20th, 2014, 2:50 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: NBD 1985 Peavey Foundation
nice score. I'd be stoked too if i found a 3=nearly 30 year old bass in great shape ;)
Author:  Basshappi [ February 20th, 2014, 5:14 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: NBD 1985 Peavey Foundation
Awesome, congrats!
I have one just like it except it has a rosewood board.
I bought it in pieces and I'm trying to find a correct bridge so I can get it assembled and rockin' again.
The old U.S.A. Peaveys are great basses.
Author:  pjmuck [ February 21st, 2014, 6:18 am ]
Post subject:  Re: NBD 1985 Peavey Foundation
Nice score! I've said it before and I'll say it again, there' s no better deal out there for a vintage US made instrument than these. Criminally undervalued.
Author:  NoXX [ February 21st, 2014, 11:03 am ]
Post subject:  Re: NBD 1985 Peavey Foundation
Thanks gents! :mrgreen:
Author:  jersey bluesdude [ February 21st, 2014, 11:20 am ]
Post subject:  Re: NBD 1985 Peavey Foundation
Jay's got 1 at NJ guitar and bass center for $399. (unless that's the one you got?) http://www.newjerseyguitarandbasscenter ... anded.html
Author:  NoXX [ February 21st, 2014, 11:54 am ]
Post subject:  Re: NBD 1985 Peavey Foundation
Cool! .. Mine was from the GC used gear stash, so this ones still up for grabs :)
Author:  NoXX [ March 30th, 2014, 11:05 am ]
Post subject:  Re: NBD 1985 Peavey Foundation
Hi all,

so I had to return the Peavey within my 30 day window, as although it was in good condition overall, once the neck was adjusted, there was crazy fret buzz from the first two frets, as they were pretty heavily worn compared to the others (but they were well dressed so I didn't notice until I'd adjusted it). I was not willing to cough up the cash for a fret job, sadly. It's back at GC for anyone with a passion for these basses and the willingness to work on the frets. I did get something else that's fun in exchange, though ... more in another post :D

Cheers,
Dave
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