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Peavey T-40 Club Part 2
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here you go... last note I reach down for the low b
there's a few songs I play low D on. Usually songs that we took down a step for the the lead singer
there's a few songs I play low D on. Usually songs that we took down a step for the the lead singer
If anybody's Christmas shopping for themselves, I just posted a beautiful 1979 slab-bodied toaster in the TB Classifieds:
Alternate view here.
At 10 pounds, she practically floats in the air! And, yes, that is the factory plastic on the pickguard...
I'd love to keep her, but I already have...
Alternate view here.
At 10 pounds, she practically floats in the air! And, yes, that is the factory plastic on the pickguard...
I'd love to keep her, but I already have...
My bass mute idea.
I was experimenting with different things and found an old mouse pad cut to the correct height would make a good mute.
And as it turns out the perfect size to fit in the spacing on the bridge for storage.
I use it on songs like "I'm Just A Singer In a Rock in Roll Band" " California Girls" Beatles, Monkees and early stuff that needs it.
I was experimenting with different things and found an old mouse pad cut to the correct height would make a good mute.
And as it turns out the perfect size to fit in the spacing on the bridge for storage.
I use it on songs like "I'm Just A Singer In a Rock in Roll Band" " California Girls" Beatles, Monkees and early stuff that needs it.
Very cool, RadioRob!
I'd always heard that the T-40 originally came with a foam mute that fit in the little tray at the front of the bridge (where you have yours). However, I've never seen so much as a picture of one in the wild. Is the T-40 mute the Sasquatch of the vintage bass world?
Also, until we can find a photo of the OEM mute, I'd like to submit this as the best T-40 bridge mute for metal:
"Hmmm, looks like something's missing from this bridge."
"Whadya suppose it is?"
"Wait, I know...copper pipe!"
I'd always heard that the T-40 originally came with a foam mute that fit in the little tray at the front of the bridge (where you have yours). However, I've never seen so much as a picture of one in the wild. Is the T-40 mute the Sasquatch of the vintage bass world?
Also, until we can find a photo of the OEM mute, I'd like to submit this as the best T-40 bridge mute for metal:
"Hmmm, looks like something's missing from this bridge."
"Whadya suppose it is?"
"Wait, I know...copper pipe!"
Engine207
Losing faith in humanity...one call at a time.
Also, until we can find a photo of the OEM mute, I'd like to submit this as the best T-40 bridge mute for metal:
"Hmmm, looks like something's missing from this bridge."
"Whadya suppose it is?"
"Wait, I know...copper pipe!"
Seems to me that mute has become the de facto bridge on a now-33" scale bass with no intonation adjustment capabilities. Interesting, though...
Very cool, RadioRob!
I'd always heard that the T-40 originally came with a foam mute that fit in the little tray at the front of the bridge (where you have yours). However, I've never seen so much as a picture of one in the wild. Is the T-40 mute the Sasquatch of the vintage bass world?
Also, until we can find a photo of the OEM mute, I'd like to submit this as the best T-40 bridge mute for metal:
"Hmmm, looks like something's missing from this bridge."
"Whadya suppose it is?"
"Wait, I know...copper pipe!"
LOL!
No, it did not come with any form of mute originally. Intonation...it's for losers!
You were jamming on slow ride
Didn't hear the Low B.
Here is a low B on the T40 (about 1/2 way in). Used to string mine BEAD, T40 does a great low B! Excuse the old low bit rate recording.
https://app.box.com/shared/static/xra9118nre.mp3
- Mar 8, 2011
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Got a '79 T-45 to keep my '83 T-40 company 
Not quite sure yet how the controls are laid out. Haven't had much time to mess with it
Not quite sure yet how the controls are laid out. Haven't had much time to mess with it
- Mar 8, 2011
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It's a cool bass to me. It sounds different enough from the T40 to not be redundant. I do prefer the T40 neck slightly, though it could just be a set up thing
I Added these Link Removed.
So I know what number I am on.
By the way that is my P-Bass setting.
2013-12-27 18.06.44 by radiorobert, on Flickr
So I know what number I am on.
By the way that is my P-Bass setting.
2013-12-27 18.06.44 by radiorobert, on Flickr
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Good idea! ... for a T-40 with no extra holes in the pickguard.
I wonder why Peavey stopped drilling the marker holes in the pickguards of their T-40s?
That's how to tell what your settings are on a (for example) 1980 T-40, the numbers on the dial line up with the little pickguard holes.
Like this:
Good idea! ... for a T-40 with no extra holes in the pickguard.
I wonder why Peavey stopped drilling the marker holes in the pickguards of their T-40s?
That's how to tell what your settings are on a (for example) 1980 T-40, the numbers on the dial line up with the little pickguard holes.
Like this:
Here's my T-40 story.
I found a natural / rosewood T-40 on Craigslist several years ago. A fella was wanting to trade for a Jazz Bass. I had a Squier Vintage Modified Jazz bass that I had bought for an insanely low price on CL with the intention of flipping on eBay. I sent the guy an email just to see what he'd say and he gladly met me in a parking lot to trade. Little did I know that the T-40 was in perfect shape and even had the original wedge case. I took it home, set it up, and fell in love.
Fast forward a few months and now I had a good friend begging to buy it from me. I thought about it and ended up selling it to him, as I wasn't in an active band at the time. I immediately regretted it, but he had hooked me up with some gear in the past and I felt like I should return the favor.
I had missed owning a T-40 and started looking for a new one. I posted a thread on CL titled "WTB Peavey T-40 Bass" and waited for a response. A few days later I received an email from a guy wanting to sell one. I gave him my number and he texted over some photos of the T-40 he had. I was shocked when he told me how much he wanted for it. You'd probably hate me if I told you.
It needs a setup but that's no big deal. This thing is in seriously good condition, with only a few minor marks on the back. Can't wait to gig with this thing! It's a LOT more bass than the Fender Mustang I had been using!
I found a natural / rosewood T-40 on Craigslist several years ago. A fella was wanting to trade for a Jazz Bass. I had a Squier Vintage Modified Jazz bass that I had bought for an insanely low price on CL with the intention of flipping on eBay. I sent the guy an email just to see what he'd say and he gladly met me in a parking lot to trade. Little did I know that the T-40 was in perfect shape and even had the original wedge case. I took it home, set it up, and fell in love.
Fast forward a few months and now I had a good friend begging to buy it from me. I thought about it and ended up selling it to him, as I wasn't in an active band at the time. I immediately regretted it, but he had hooked me up with some gear in the past and I felt like I should return the favor.
I had missed owning a T-40 and started looking for a new one. I posted a thread on CL titled "WTB Peavey T-40 Bass" and waited for a response. A few days later I received an email from a guy wanting to sell one. I gave him my number and he texted over some photos of the T-40 he had. I was shocked when he told me how much he wanted for it. You'd probably hate me if I told you.
It needs a setup but that's no big deal. This thing is in seriously good condition, with only a few minor marks on the back. Can't wait to gig with this thing! It's a LOT more bass than the Fender Mustang I had been using!
Can I get a #?
Not too sure who is handing out the numbers....been waiting for mine since the summer
