Peavey T-40 Club Part 2

[soundtweaker]

I would like to get some lighter weight Hipshot Tuners for my T-40. Does anyone know the tuner hole size?

 

[ZachM]

I would like to get some lighter weight Hipshot Tuners for my T-40. Does anyone know the tuner hole size?

I’m interested in this answer too. Not from a weight standpoint, but a couple of the tuning gears on my ‘79 are feeling a bit slack and don’t quite hold pitch the way they should.

 

[soundtweaker]

I pulled off a tuner and the hole measures. 11/16". Seems like an odd size.

 

[lug]

I pulled off a tuner and the hole measures. 11/16". Seems like an odd size.

No, an 11/16" hole is normal for a traditional Fender style 1/2" tuner. The extra is for the bushing.

 

[soundtweaker]

Ok good. I ordered the 1/2" tuners.

 

[soundtweaker]

This pickup would look sharp on a white T-40 w/ stock black pickguard. View attachment 3065114

What pickups are these?

 

[JEDI BASS]

What pickups are these?

Dimarzio DP127W

 

[soundtweaker]

So the Hipshot tuners do work but there is some play due to the thinner aluminum bushing they use. I guess I could make them a little thicker with some aluminum tape.

 

[soundtweaker]

Anyone know what size control knobs will fit on the t-40?

 

[CletusMarley]

Anyone know what size control knobs will fit on the t-40?

I can't do it right now but I'll pop mine off and check this evening after work.

 

[soundtweaker]

Looks like they're 1/4"

 

[Eilif]

So the Hipshot tuners do work but there is some play due to the thinner aluminum bushing they use. I guess I could make them a little thicker with some aluminum tape.

I'd call Hipshot. IIRC, they make a bushings in a couple different thickness.

On the other hand, I've done the tape around the bushings thing too and it works fine also.

 

[soundtweaker]

Does anyone know the dimensions of the T-40 body. Width, length of each horn, etc?

 

[Skerrvydog]

time to join a new club i guess, just brought this home last night. One owner bought new in 79 by the seller's dad. I asked him if he was sure he wanted to sell the family heirloom...
Came in a painfully original case with a green shag interior and duct tape "protected" exterior. best part is the zip-tie and electrical tape handle. 79 - this was before the black molded cases when they still used a generic case.
Neck is straight to a fault though, pots are pretty clean and switches good. Tuners have tons of play though, is this common? gonna have to look at replacements if this is to be a player.
Stoked to finally get my hands on one though, should be fun

 

[Skerrvydog]

We don't. Welcome the Twilight Zone! What did you think the "T" in T-40 stood for anyway?

I was sure the "T" stood for TANK

 

[UNICORN BASS]

OH YEAH!

 

[Justyn Brando]

time to join a new club i guess, just brought this home last night. One owner bought new in 79 by the seller's dad. I asked him if he was sure he wanted to sell the family heirloom...
Came in a painfully original case with a green shag interior and duct tape "protected" exterior. best part is the zip-tie and electrical tape handle. 79 - this was before the black molded cases when they still used a generic case.
Neck is straight to a fault though, pots are pretty clean and switches good. Tuners have tons of play though, is this common? gonna have to look at replacements if this is to be a player.
Stoked to finally get my hands on one though, should be fun
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Damn! That is a clean T-40. Congrats on the pickup

 

[Tubehed]

time to join a new club i guess, just brought this home last night. One owner bought new in 79 by the seller's dad. I asked him if he was sure he wanted to sell the family heirloom...
Came in a painfully original case with a green shag interior and duct tape "protected" exterior. best part is the zip-tie and electrical tape handle. 79 - this was before the black molded cases when they still used a generic case.
Neck is straight to a fault though, pots are pretty clean and switches good. Tuners have tons of play though, is this common? gonna have to look at replacements if this is to be a player.
Stoked to finally get my hands on one though, should be fun
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Awesome! I have the long lost sibling. Also a '79 with the pea soup shag lined case. You will have a lot of fun!

 

[lug]

Those cases are quite rare. They came out between the first and second style and weren't around long at all. The tuners are generally bullet-proof, can they be tightened?

 

[Skerrvydog]

Damn! That is a clean T-40. Congrats on the pickup

no, its quite filthy in fact, decades of grime, pitted chrome, string ground pickups and its fair share of general road wear.
Now THIS one below, from Tubehed, THIS is what clean looks like! holy moly

Awesome! I have the long lost sibling. Also a '79 with the pea soup shag lined case. You will have a lot of fun!View attachment 5251587