NBD — 1980 Peavey T-40

[Raw N Low]

Wish my T-40 looked this good...congrats.

 

[slowjam98]

You just ruined my weekend. Just kidding that is a sweet Peavey, congrats

Sorry about that, dude. I think I ruined my next several weekends.

 

[slowjam98]

Wish my T-40 looked this good...congrats.

Got any favorite settings? I'm trying to get dialed in.

 

[Oren Hudson]

Just put some "light" strings on it - you'll be OK.

 

[Raw N Low]

IMO, T-40's are very sensitive in volume and tone adjustments. I like to have the tone rolled up to about 5 or 6 just to activate them in single coil mode. This gives them a lot of bark with without losing too much bottom end. I like to use the phase switch in single coil mode.

Once you get dialed in, your amp is your best friend. T-40's volume controls do some cray cray things to the tone was well. So once you get the tone you like, I recommend using your gain on the amp to extend.

Congrats and enjoy!!!!!!

 

[Raw N Low]

Just put some "light" strings on it - you'll be OK.

Rotosound strings sound really good on this bass...if you can get around their short life span.

 

[slowjam98]

Just put some "light" strings on it - you'll be OK.

I just put some Rotosound 45-105 on and the bass really came alive.

 

[Raw N Low]

I just put some Rotosound 45-105 on and the bass really came alive.

Now get yourself a Peavey T-45 and be prepared to have your world rocked!

 

[slowjam98]

IMO, T-40's are very sensitive in volume and tone adjustments. I like to have the tone rolled up to about 5 or 6 just to activate them in single coil mode. This gives them a lot of bark with without losing too much bottom end. I like to use the phase switch in single coil mode.

Once you get dialed in, your amp is your best friend. T-40's volume controls do some cray cray things to the tone was well. So once you get the tone you like, I recommend using your gain on the amp to extend.

Congrats and enjoy!!!!!!

That's good to know. I've never owned an instrument with so many options.

 

[slowjam98]

Now get yourself a Peavey T-45 and be prepared to have your world rocked!

So, that's a different pup?

 

[Raw N Low]

It's a single p/u that is "harmonically" placed. However, there is a mid-shift knob that goes from scooped to in your chest. There are a few in the wild. Here is one I picked up from a fantastic TB'er.

 

[slowjam98]

It's a single p/u that is "harmonically" placed. However, there is a mid-shift knob that goes from scooped to in your chest. There are a few in the wild. Here is one I picked up from a fantastic TB'er.

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That's a beaut! I'm intrigued. I'll have to keep my eye out for one. And just when I thought my GAS list was shrinking.

 

[Apheliongod]

Very nice.

 

[RissKippery]

I love how these look really beat up, but wow does it also look great this clean.

 

[4SG]

Looks brand new. Enjoy it--and strengthen your core muscles!

 

[slowjam98]

I love how these look really beat up, but wow does it also look great this clean.

I'm planning to have a beat up one soon.

 

[higain617]

It looks brand new! Did they do a reissue or something???

I don't know what Peavey did to the hardware on these, but all the metal parts on my old '81 T60 were also mint.

 

[Mark76]

How much does that neck plate contribute to the overall weight? I don't think I've seen one that thick before.

 

[4001]

Anyone know where I can find a good deal on a back brace?

Took the words right out of my mouth when I saw the thread title..

I remember those... Peavey built those just like their bass cabinets. They are tanks that can take a beating. if it were to happen... Enjoy!

 

[slowjam98]

How much does that neck plate contribute to the overall weight? I don't think I've seen one that thick before.

Anyone know what the extra hole in the neck plate is for? Maybe repositioning the strap button?