Annoying Twit Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 Over on other forums, people keep on mentioning the USA made Peavey basses as being absolutely bargains second hand. Do they turn up here in the UK? If so, for what prices? And are they as good as they are rumoured to be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schnozzalee Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 I saw a 4 string USA on Ebay for £600 in mint condition with hardshell case - it was a bargain. They are pretty damn good, I saw a chap using one at a fayre and it sounded incredible, however! The pickups are extremely difficult to change due to their shape and fit but I don't see why you'd want to. I'm talking about a Cirrus by the way haven't seen another model i'd like. I'm very keen to find a five or six string cirrus and would pay pretty well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
velvetkevorkian Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 You'll occasionally see a US Cirrus here, and I've seen a G-Bass (graphite neck) a couple of times, but the other models (US made Milleniums for example) are very uncommon IME, and much more expensive than they are in the US. The prices they go for on TB, even with shipping and taxes taken into account makes that a better deal in general. One of these days I'll get one from TB and find out how good they really are- I'm a big Peavey fan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevbass Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 Peavey usa are great, really good value for money, ive had a usa foundation bass and played a usa millenium in a shop, both were excellent in terms of playability and tone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mumbles87 Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 For some reason there seem to of been a couple on ebay this month, this one is listed in a very odd area. [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Peavey-Cirrus-4-string-USA-bass-guitar-with-case_W0QQitemZ110515024671QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Consumer_Professional_RL?hash=item19bb35731f"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Peavey-Cirrus-4-stri...=item19bb35731f[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatEric Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 Don't know much about the newer ones but USA made T-40's, and the Fury & Foundation models keep cropping up. Always worth a look. I was told that a T-40 recently went for less than £180. Apparently it was very well road worn and battered but if it is a sound you are after and not looks, I think that was a bargain! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Chapple Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Big US Peavey fan here - top of my list at the moment are an 87 Foundation (Super Ferrite), and a 93 Foundation (VFL). Two very different sounding but very usable basses. The 87 has more depth and grunt, while the 93 has a more hi-fi sound - very defined and more edgy. Do get some odd comments and looks from the "Bass Police", but trust me, these basses are one of the best kept secrets in the bass world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnFitzgerald Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 Someone local selling a Foundation, and has been for a while. He's trying to get £140 and had no takers. This is a US built bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismuzz Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 [quote name='JohnFitzgerald' timestamp='1460748350' post='3028535'] Someone local selling a Foundation, and has been for a while. He's trying to get £140 and had no takers. This is a US built bass. [/quote] Take it! They're awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnFitzgerald Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 I know, and I'd love it. I'm officially maxed out in basses right now and there's nothing I'd like to get rid of to make space for it. How you guys with multiple basses do it is beyond me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodiakblair Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 I keep an eye out for any Peaveys up for sale and the most common ones are Furys,Foundations & T-40's. Generally prices are £100 - £200 for Furys & Foundations,with Furys nearer the £100 end. T-40's hover around £450. Dyna basses are about the £250 mark along with Patriots. T-20's I've saw for the same on the rare occassion they appear. I've more Cirrus than Millenniums for sale in the UK but I think it's just there were more Cirrus sold.Cirrus £600 and upwards,last Millennium I remember went for £250 on eBay. Had a dodgy preamp though,probably came from the Peavey UK closure sell off. Rarely seen models like TL's & Sarzo's again see the £500 - £600 mark. I probably could have haggled the B-Quad down a bit but since I'd only saw 3 for sale in 3 year I just jumped at the chance. The problem with USA Peaveys as I see it was Hartley's idea of great instruments at affordable prices got skewed to Americans playing a Peavey because they couldn't afford Fender. That stigma stuck, T-40's had far more features than late 70's Fenders but sell for less than MIJ Fenders from the 90's. Great basses that always offered that wee bit more,sadly just never won the marketing war. Do yourself a favour and get one. Before I buy them all [attachment=217120:Peavey Family (5).jpg] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnFitzgerald Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 Have you seen the black Foundation on the FB group. Central Scotland Glasgow / Edinburgh one ? £140 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3below Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 Great bargains in comparison to the same era USA Fender basses. The non USA current cheapies also represent excellent value - Milestone III (Jazz bass effectively) with EMGs added £100. What is not to like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodiakblair Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 @JohnFitzgerald That'll be young Jono Bolton's. Aye, I mind being in touch with him when he was putting it together.Two Foundations with Super Ferrites and two 90's Foundations with the soapbar style pickups myself so i've no need for a fifth one. He should put 3 knobs on it so it's complete. Poor guy's had it listed for months. @3below No argument from me regarding the Far East Peaveys. Excellent basses,stock pickups output a wee bit low on my Milestone III but that's an easy fix to a lovely wee bass,got a crazy low action on the Indonesian Millennium and you can get BXP Cirrus for £200. Some of the Americans on TB give the BXP/EXP a hard time but they're made in Asia so that's expected Like you say " What's not to like " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnFitzgerald Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 I'd have had it in a moment, but if I'm picking up a 4 string fretted bass, it's my very un Status like Status energy. Wooden, with a headstock and the most magnificently playable neck. Ever since I saw the video of your man playing one on youtube, I need no convincing of how good they are. I'd just never use it. [url="http://https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3yUniSTH1w"]http://https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3yUniSTH1w[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deaky Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 Back in March I was lucky enough to purchase a Peavey USA custom shop Cirrus. This bass is amazing in both construction, playability and tone. I'm a huge Fender fan or I was till I bought this!! It just plays wonderfully well and sounds fantastic. Better than any US Fender including the custom shop!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh971 Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 I once owned a US built Peavey Forum from mid 90s. It was an awesome bass, if heavey. If I remember I bought it for £120 and sold it for £100. Both prices were really cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Chapple Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 I have an 87 Patriot for sale here for £195 - Imported from the States last year. This sale price just about covers purchase price / shipping / tax and setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismuzz Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 [quote name='kodiakblair' timestamp='1460756805' post='3028617'] Do yourself a favour and get one. Before I buy them all :lol [/quote] I just showed the missus that picture and told her my Peavey obsession isn't nearly as bad as it could be. She agrees... Wonder if she will mind me adding to my collection now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodiakblair Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Peavey's is never a bad thing Chris :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Do they still make basses in the USA? Did Peavey make them themselves from scratch or were they made by someone else and badged-up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodiakblair Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Peavey built them from scratch and were the first company to use CNC back in 78. Stopped building basses in the States July 2010. Composite Acoustics still are being built there though. When they first moved to overseas it was Korea then Vietnam,Indonesia then China. The designers and engineers like Mike Power's moved too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Chapple Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/282825-peavey-patriot-bass-usa-1987-mahogany-maple-neck-super-ferrite-l195-now-with-soundclips/page__fromsearch__1"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/282825-peavey-patriot-bass-usa-1987-mahogany-maple-neck-super-ferrite-l195-now-with-soundclips/page__fromsearch__1[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Chapple Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 one here on basschat http://basschat.co.uk/topic/282825-peavey-patriot-bass-usa-1987-mahogany-maple-neck-super-ferrite-l195-now-with-soundclips/page__fromsearch__1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 Did they ever make a 5 string graphite neck bass? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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