Members Death Hands Posted December 30, 2007 Members Share Posted December 30, 2007 I've been gasing for a fiver for a longgg time, and I've been consulting a couple of forum members for guidance in cheap purchasing. Today, I happened upon two Peavey Foundation 5s. 250 out the door for either one. I really fell in love with both, but the vintage white won out due to being in much better condition and having marginally better strings. They both sounded pretty bland through the Peavey combo I played them through, but, now, through my humble rig, Mister White sounds like a, pardon my French, {censored}ing BEAST. I'm absolutely thrilled with my purchase. Sloppy-as-can-be clip. Don't mind my terrible playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members Death Hands Posted December 30, 2007 Author Members Share Posted December 30, 2007 Yeah, I don't think I could've landed a more solid piece than this at 250usd. Thanks. Ahhh, my first fiver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jonathan_matos5 Posted December 30, 2007 Members Share Posted December 30, 2007 sweet:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Super Bass Posted December 30, 2007 Members Share Posted December 30, 2007 Damn thats hot! Sounds awesome too! You're gonna be the next boalg, how many basses have you got now... like 20 or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thunderbroom Posted December 30, 2007 Members Share Posted December 30, 2007 Damn thats hot! Sounds awesome too! You're gonna be the next boalg, how many basses have you got now... like 20 or something? If he's gonna need to be the next boalg, he'll need to up the ante on the quality level of his purchases. I'm not saying that there's anything wrong with DH's Peavey, but it's not in the same league as the basses in boalg's collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Death Hands Posted December 30, 2007 Author Members Share Posted December 30, 2007 Damn thats hot! Sounds awesome too! You're gonna be the next boalg, how many basses have you got now... like 20 or something? Yeah, that was just a dry channel with both pickups full and tone at approximately 3/4ths. I never expected it to be so mean. Thanks, man. And, I wish. I'm at seven and they've all cost less than 500 bucks a piece. Not exactly bass snob and awesomeness material. EDIT: Exactly Tbroom. I buy what I can when I can, and I do so educatedly. Hahaha. I'd rather have what I have, because I know pretty much all of my basses. I like being able to cover lots of tonal ground, but I'm not exactly patient. Hahaha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Super Bass Posted December 30, 2007 Members Share Posted December 30, 2007 If he's gonna need to be the next boalg, he'll need to up the ante on the quality level of his purchases. I'm not saying that there's anything wrong with DH's Peavey, but it's not in the same league as the basses in boalg's collection. Obviously, I'm just joking. He's no match for boalgs infamous collection of fine instruments, no offence Nate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Kindness Posted December 30, 2007 Moderators Share Posted December 30, 2007 Love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Death Hands Posted December 30, 2007 Author Members Share Posted December 30, 2007 Love it! Yeah, it's bitchin'. The setup is pretty much spot on, other than the fact that it's a lower-action deal(which interferes with my sloppiness, ha). It's a USA crafted instrument for 250 dollars. The only questionable thing would be the poorly-cared-for pots. Haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members REMUS Posted December 30, 2007 Members Share Posted December 30, 2007 I hate that feeling with my basses, I feel like I have to wrap them in cotton wool. I love peaveys, they are so under appreciated And it looks like you scored a fine example, how is the B string holding up and the string spaceing? Anything bad to say about it yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Death Hands Posted December 30, 2007 Author Members Share Posted December 30, 2007 I hate that feeling with my basses, I feel like I have to wrap them in cotton wool. I love peaveys, they are so under appreciated And it looks like you scored a fine example, how is the B string holding up and the string spaceing? Anything bad to say about it yet? Hahaha, yeah, I'm a very toss and go sort of person. I've got two peavey basses, totally unmodded so far, and I love them both to death. As for Mr. White here, the B string is thunderous and nicely tense. The spacing is still a little weird, but I assume that I'll adjust. I can't really slap well with this tonal beast just yet(as you can hear in my flubbed up recording). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Optimus Prime Posted December 30, 2007 Members Share Posted December 30, 2007 White is nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lokidecat Posted December 30, 2007 Members Share Posted December 30, 2007 Isn't it great when you find a brand that just speaks to you? Sure you can read reviews and such, but getting your hands on something makes all the difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members REMUS Posted December 30, 2007 Members Share Posted December 30, 2007 Hahaha, yeah, I'm a very toss and go sort of person. I've got two peavey basses, totally unmodded so far, and I love them both to death. As for Mr. White here, the B string is thunderous and nicely tense. The spacing is still a little weird, but I assume that I'll adjust. I can't really slap well with this tonal beast just yet(as you can hear in my flubbed up recording). Yeah thats why I asked about the string spacing, but i'm sure you will get used to it bro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Death Hands Posted December 30, 2007 Author Members Share Posted December 30, 2007 White is nice. I've got two white basses, and I like them both a fair bit. I'm not picky as far as colors go, though. EDIT for Remus: Yeah, the spacing is tighter, but it's workable. I need to clean my techniques up anyhow. Haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Scary Bill Posted December 30, 2007 Members Share Posted December 30, 2007 White will show less marring. It will never be really deep and shiney looking but thats a trade off. Every bass I have has been either new or like new. It sucks when you mess up nice bass(or anything). I think it looks really nice! I gave the clipa listen, too. The bass sounds nice. BTW, can I get a tab for that? :poke: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Death Hands Posted December 30, 2007 Author Members Share Posted December 30, 2007 White will show less marring. It will never be really deep and shiney looking but thats a trade off. Every bass I have has been either new or like new. It sucks when you mess up nice bass(or anything). I think it looks really nice! I gave the clipa listen, too. The bass sounds nice. BTW, can I get a tab for that? :poke: I'm not too rough on my instruments, especially at the body end. Most of mine just show normal wear and tear, and that's what they're here for. Haha. I can't read tab, so why should I let you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thumper Posted December 30, 2007 Members Share Posted December 30, 2007 Nice bass. Nice score on the price, too. And, nice playing. So...nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members REMUS Posted December 30, 2007 Members Share Posted December 30, 2007 EDIT for Remus: *Feels special* Yeah, the spacing is tighter, but it's workable. I need to clean my techniques up anyhow. Haha. I felt the same when I went to the DJ5 but I think that peavey has got to be a little tighter, it will make you a better player I reckon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Death Hands Posted December 30, 2007 Author Members Share Posted December 30, 2007 Nice bass. Nice score on the price, too. And, nice playing. So...nice! I agree, agree, you're too kind, and thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Death Hands Posted December 30, 2007 Author Members Share Posted December 30, 2007 Oooooh, I'm really digging the maple on Mr. White... I've never really played any basses with maple fretboards before, but this seems much quicker than rosewood, and this bass just sounds SO mean through my rig... I might have to spring as soon as I can and buy that other one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rummy Posted December 30, 2007 Members Share Posted December 30, 2007 HOT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Death Hands Posted December 30, 2007 Author Members Share Posted December 30, 2007 HOT! Yes indeedy, especially for being nice and cost-effective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Poltergeist Posted December 30, 2007 Members Share Posted December 30, 2007 how is the B string on that mutha? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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