Reviewer	Paul Sikivie
Manufacturer	Peavey
Model	80's Foundation
Price	list around $400, retail around $250-$300-ish

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Neck Type	bolt-on, probably maple, J-style
Fingerboard	fretted rosewood
Body Type	alder or poplar?
Finish	black
Pickup(s)	two big 'Super-Ferrite' J's
Controls	2 pu volumes, 1 tone

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First of all, I hate Peavey. Their amps suck. Their guitars _really_ suck. And their basses suck. That said, I love this bass. It was made in the USA. It's pretty heavy. The action is great, and it doesn't buzz until you dig in. The neck comfortable, and everything is worn in (there are paint chips everywhere from all the punkness my baby has been exposed to). The frets are seated as well as is necessary (I'm not too anal). There're only two gripes I have with this bass. One is that the tone could be better. It's just not the BEST sound you could get out of a modern J-setup. The other is image. Yes, I know, you're not supposed to care about image. But nothing beats seeing another bassist admire your gear. At least I'm honest!

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Construction	85%
(best construction I've seen on a Peavey)
Playability	90%
(well-worn in)
Appearance	30%
(its chipped all over, and there're punk stickers on it)
Sound	75%
(could be better)
Value	90%
(I got it for $200)
Overall	80%
(the best of a poor brand)

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