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 Post subject: NBD 1985 Peavey Foundation
PostPosted: February 20th, 2014, 2:46 pm 
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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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 Post subject: Re: NBD 1985 Peavey Foundation
PostPosted: February 20th, 2014, 2:50 pm 
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nice score. I'd be stoked too if i found a 3=nearly 30 year old bass in great shape ;)


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 Post subject: Re: NBD 1985 Peavey Foundation
PostPosted: February 20th, 2014, 5:14 pm 
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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.

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 Post subject: Re: NBD 1985 Peavey Foundation
PostPosted: February 21st, 2014, 6:18 am 
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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.


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 Post subject: Re: NBD 1985 Peavey Foundation
PostPosted: February 21st, 2014, 11:03 am 
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Thanks gents! :mrgreen:

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PostPosted: February 21st, 2014, 11:20 am 
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Jay's got 1 at NJ guitar and bass center for $399. (unless that's the one you got?) http://www.newjerseyguitarandbasscenter ... anded.html


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 Post subject: Re: NBD 1985 Peavey Foundation
PostPosted: February 21st, 2014, 11:54 am 
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Cool! .. Mine was from the GC used gear stash, so this ones still up for grabs :)

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 Post subject: Re: NBD 1985 Peavey Foundation
PostPosted: March 30th, 2014, 11:05 am 
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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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