Peavey 1992 Foundation Bass, Black, Maple Neck, Hardshell Case - Used
Peavey built the Foundation in Meridian, Mississippi and it earned its reputation the honest way — players bought them, gigged them hard, and came back years later saying they were still among the best-feeling necks they had ever played. The Foundation has a devoted following in the bass community for exactly that reason, and finding a clean example has become increasingly difficult as time passes. This 1992 example is significant for a specific reason: 1992 was the year Peavey switched from poplar to alder for the Foundation body, giving this bass a tonal character that the earlier poplar examples do not quite match — warmer, more resonant, and with a low end that carries better in a live mix.
The two Super Ferrite single-coil pickups are the defining voice of the Foundation — a high-output design that is punchy, growly, and articulate without losing low-end authority, wired through individual volume controls and a master tone. Strung with flatwounds, which only deepen the warmth and sustain and give the whole bass a focused, old-school authority that sits beautifully in any context. A working player's bass that does everything right.
Set up by our shop and ready to rock. Condition is Very Good with plenty of signs of play wear consistent with a bass of this age that has been played and used — honest wear on a working instrument. Nothing structural, nothing that affects playability or tone. Check the photos for the full picture. Comes with a hardshell case.
- Make: Peavey
- Model: Foundation Bass
- Year: 1992
- Serial number: 05232953
- Country of origin: USA (Meridian, Mississippi)
- Body: Alder, black finish
- Neck: Maple, 5-bolt
- Fingerboard: Maple, dot inlays
- Scale length: 34"
- Frets: 21
- Pickups: 2x Peavey Super Ferrite single-coil
- Controls: Volume 1, volume 2, master tone
- Bridge: Rectangular, top-loaded
- Hardware: Chrome
- Strings: Flatwound
- Weight: 7 lbs 14 oz
- Modifications: None confirmed
- Includes: Hardshell case
Ships carefully packed and insured for full value.
International buyers are welcome — please contact us for a shipping quote before purchasing.
About Mill River Music
Mill River Music is an independent, human-powered music shop located in downtown Northampton, MA, run by a team of players, enthusiasts, and certified repair technicians. Every piece of used gear we sell is personally inspected, tested, and set up before it ships — we don't list it until we'd be happy to play it ourselves.
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