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Peavey T-40 Club Part 2
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. My heavy basses are my favorites, except for my Bongo. Somehow, it’s light and still kicks butt.
My G&L L2000 is heavier than either of my T40's. I'm jess sayin'...... 
I wonder how many of us who have T-40's or other heavy basses play them standing for extended periods of time? My T-40 and my T-40/Darkstar frankenbass were in my rotation for many years but even then that was for short gigs and 1-hour sets. I even did a set on the T-40 last month but most of my gigs now are around 3 hours long. I suppose I could do a 3 hour gig on them, but it wouldn't be fun and I can't remember the last time I played more than an hour'ish set on one before switching to a lighter bass (I bring 2 basses to every gig).
I have no plans to ever mess with or sell my '79 T-40, but my Frankenbass is about to be put up for sale (without pickups) out to help fund a lighter weight replacement.
I have no plans to ever mess with or sell my '79 T-40, but my Frankenbass is about to be put up for sale (without pickups) out to help fund a lighter weight replacement.
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My Frankenbass just had a price drop and I've put prices on individual parts as well.
For Sale - T-40/ Decade'ish Dual Darkstar Frankenbass (Without Darkstars) Price drop and wiling to part-out!
If you're looking for a body that will fit a T-40 neck, a T-40 neck or a BAII , this might be your day.
I might be willing to bargain also...
For Sale - T-40/ Decade'ish Dual Darkstar Frankenbass (Without Darkstars) Price drop and wiling to part-out!
If you're looking for a body that will fit a T-40 neck, a T-40 neck or a BAII , this might be your day.
I might be willing to bargain also...
Screaming deal right there! I got my first T-40 (white w/ RW board) from a pawn shop for $225, 4 or 5 years ago. Now, I have 4 haha.
This is Peavey number 15 or so for me. Most are five strings. I've always had a thing for the T-40. This one happened to be at the right place, right time, right price.
Just going to do this once more. I've dropped all the T-40 and compatible parts prices again and I'll cover shipping!
For Sale - T-40 neck, custom body and other parts
Gotta clear out.
For Sale - T-40 neck, custom body and other parts
Gotta clear out.
Pity I live so far away as some spare bits and pieces may be handy not that I need them at the moment..but ya never know. A bit of info for any Aussies out there with a T-40 and no original or suitable case for it. I couldnt find a T-40 bass case for sale anywhere here in Australia so I opted for a generic 5 string case by an Aussie music supplier called Swamp Industries in A.C.T. (no affiliation btw) for just under $100AU. The ABS style 5 string case is a good fit for the 4 string T-40 with its wide beam. If the bass was even 1" longer or wider it wouldnt have fit. The specs on the case were listed in the photo by Swamp's webpage which I also included for any Aussie T-40 owners.
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- Apr 20, 2009
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Hi T-40ers! Good news and bad news: I bought a 1981 T-40 in great condition and I got (what I thought was) a relatively good deal at the Dallas guitar show, so I can fit in with this esteemed group. The bad news is that the truss rod is broken. Anyone have a suggestion? Are these practically repairable, or should I be looking for a replacement neck? It's a maple neck and fretboard. The guitar tech thinks its broken at the bottom (body side) where it attaches to the neck.
If anyone has an early T-40 neck or an early T-40 that has a good neck but other problems, let me know, I'd be interested. I would also consider selling if someone has an interest, but I'd rather fix it if it wouldn't cost too much.
If anyone has an early T-40 neck or an early T-40 that has a good neck but other problems, let me know, I'd be interested. I would also consider selling if someone has an interest, but I'd rather fix it if it wouldn't cost too much.
Hi Drew. Quite a few guys here should be able to advise you on that truss rod. mech, Eilif, kodiakblair and heaps of other Peavey experts, so hang tight...they will definately answer you when they visit soon. Best of luck with it and welcome T-40 owner.
I remember this method taken from a post in this forum somewhere that said..."Essentially, all it involves is removing the nut from the rod, then drilling a hole in the body end of the neck. (I think I drilled 12mm diameter or so from memory.) You then tap the rod from the headstock end until it slides out the bottom far enough to grab and pull."
Wait for the experts to give you the best method Drew..its not un-fixable but best to wait on the experts advice.
EDIT...it wouldnt hurt to also ask in the Peavey club too Drew...link below.
U.S. Peavey Club
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Drew what @Giffro says is correct. Got the info from Chip Todd himself. I'm at work for next 12 maybe 14 hour so I'll Pm you later.
Thanks for the help there kodiak..I was hoping you would chime in to help the OP.
Approximately how far from the fretboard surface do you need to drill? In other words, how much thickness do you leave between the edge of the drilled hole and the surface of the fretboard?
Thanks,
JJ
Better ask details on this truss rod removal from kodiakblair when he logs back in Jedi..he will probably PM you as well or put the details in a text file for us maybe. I know the original procedure came from Chip Todd of Peavey so kodiakblair will fill us in with that info after he finishes work. Check back later guys.
Hey JJ .. so do I. I hope exact instructions can be posted (again if done before) for those in need of this repair. I would like to also know if all Peavey basses have the same truss rod system and this repair would work on them all. For example is the truss rod in the T-40 the same as the one in a '91 Peavey Dyna Bass, Patriot, Foundation etc etc etc and would this repair procedure work in all types whether they be 4 stringers or 5's etc?
Lots of this type of info regarding truss rod repair could be handy to all Peavey bass owners in general. Hopefully kodiakblair has the info from Chip Todd and can paste the procedure in for all to see.
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Hang in there Drew..a lot of these guys still work and live in other countries too..like kodiakblair in Scotland for example and me in Australia..so persevere and be patient as these guys will pop back in when they are able to soon. Hope you get it sorted out easily as they are great basses. Expect an answer soon. All these Peavey club guys are a wealth of knowledge and only too glad to help out.
(I know that kodiakblair for example has one of the largest Peavey bass collections I have seen. If you search through the Peavey Forum you will see his pics and other Peavey lover collections too from many members, so these guys know their stuff when it comes to advise on repairs.)
(I know that kodiakblair for example has one of the largest Peavey bass collections I have seen. If you search through the Peavey Forum you will see his pics and other Peavey lover collections too from many members, so these guys know their stuff when it comes to advise on repairs.)
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