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You want a 5/16th. Some Gibson tools will fit, some won't 🫤 Issue is how far in the TR nut is, some are pretty deep. If you use a... -
drumfunky replied to the thread Peavy T40 from 1981 help.What size is the hex for the truss rod?
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drumfunky replied to the thread Peavy T40 from 1981 help.This one weighs 10.5lbs
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Well the Russian T34 was 34 tons, so I'm going to guess 40? Better get to the gym.
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drumfunky replied to the thread Peavy T40 from 1981 help.The knock on the T40 is that it is too heavy. What is the weight range?
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Soak it in whatever and then I would try to get a needle nose plier in there - all it needs is a little Wilbury twist to get it to...
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A good sonic cleaner with hot water and some penetrating oil will likely knock that out for you. Just take the saddles off the bridge...
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So... only 12 lbs? 😜
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If you soak that thing in PB Blaster, the bass will never not smell like PB Blaster. Not saying it's the wrong move though.
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That is a beauty, so it deserves to have you pick up some vintage t40 saddles off eBay that are not pitted like that. Seriously!
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drumfunky replied to the thread Peavy T40 from 1981 help.Thanks for all that great info. And, I think it's light weight for these basses.
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Judging by the green frets, the corrosion on some of the bridge, and the "very white" maple neck, it looks almost like an NOS-ish bass...
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I had a similar problem with the saddle and intonation screw on a '79 T40. In my case, the intonation screw stripped the saddle material...
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Size #1 micro extractor or other small size depending what “type” you choose. Start by determining the screw size. It may be 6-32 or...
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If you can’t DIY, take it to a luthier or tech who can get it sorted for you. Screws break and can be easily replaced. Definitely do not...
