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Peavey T-40 Club
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My first post and I never imagined it would be in a T-40 thread...Can I be a member please?
StarscreamG1 suggested I stop by and join up. I must have forgotten I joined up YEARS ago but never posted!
I currently have two T40's. One is a burst professionally converted to Fretless. The Rosewood board sounds killer as a fretless.
The other is a maple. I'll get some pictures up tomorrow when I can get some good pictures.
I've had 5 so far, and I'm having a ball with them. I'm usually a RIC player, but I'm having a great time with these two keepers!
StarscreamG1 suggested I stop by and join up. I must have forgotten I joined up YEARS ago but never posted!
I currently have two T40's. One is a burst professionally converted to Fretless. The Rosewood board sounds killer as a fretless.
The other is a maple. I'll get some pictures up tomorrow when I can get some good pictures.
I've had 5 so far, and I'm having a ball with them. I'm usually a RIC player, but I'm having a great time with these two keepers!
I just wanted to clarify this one for those who may not know. It's not just that the wood was a lighter. Rather, it was a whole different wood species. With the exception of a very few early solid color bases which were ash, all solid bodies are poplar, and all naturals are ash.
Hi!!!
Glad you stopped by!!! I know I havent been by the Ric board like I should be
I am trying to see if I can make it to the Ric get together coming up though. And yea T40s rock
I knew it was a different type of wood, I just couldnt place the species. Thanks for the clarifying that! ^_^
Hi!!!
Glad you stopped by!!! I know I havent been by the Ric board like I should be
And yea T40s rock
I knew it was a different type of wood, I just couldnt place the species. Thanks for the clarifying that! ^_^
Poplar? Huh that's interesting to know.
Do they sound much different from the Ash versions?
Ok,
Let me try this.
Firstly, the Maple T-40 is a FREAK 1978 that is VERY LIGHT. 8.7 Lbs. My luthier thinks it is POPLAR wood. I have a set of TI JAZZ FLATS on it and it is just a killer.
My Burst, converted Fretless is a HEAVY beast and is made from Swamp Ash.
The neck was coated with 5 coats of Tung oil, he said it WILL NEED TO BE DONE AGAIN, as evident in the pictures. When it first came home, you couldn't see ANY of the tell tale signs that it was fretted. The flash didn't help. From about two feet away, you can't see the dots & lines in the neck. He DID leave some slight "cheater" fretless marks where the frets used to be. He inserted a small shim of binding material for each fret marker placed on the top side of the neck. Sanded them down and then applied the oil.
In a few weeks, it will go back for another application of the oil.
They are FANTASTIC playing basses. I own 10 Rickenbacker's and I find I'm reaching for these basses more & more. NOT that I don't like my Ricks, but these are just such a blast to play.
I've now had five, and these two are keepers for sure.
HOPEFULLY, I'll find a STOCK T-40FL neck one of these days. I'm also hoping to add a Dyna neck through & a Foundation 5er with the Ferrite pups.
OH, StarscreamG1, don't forget the Rickenbacker Confluence in Orlando at the end of the month!
LoL, before I forget, do I get a number now? I know it's been said "no pictures, it doesn't exist" on some forums so.....
Let me try this.
Firstly, the Maple T-40 is a FREAK 1978 that is VERY LIGHT. 8.7 Lbs. My luthier thinks it is POPLAR wood. I have a set of TI JAZZ FLATS on it and it is just a killer.
My Burst, converted Fretless is a HEAVY beast and is made from Swamp Ash.
The neck was coated with 5 coats of Tung oil, he said it WILL NEED TO BE DONE AGAIN, as evident in the pictures. When it first came home, you couldn't see ANY of the tell tale signs that it was fretted. The flash didn't help. From about two feet away, you can't see the dots & lines in the neck. He DID leave some slight "cheater" fretless marks where the frets used to be. He inserted a small shim of binding material for each fret marker placed on the top side of the neck. Sanded them down and then applied the oil.
In a few weeks, it will go back for another application of the oil.
They are FANTASTIC playing basses. I own 10 Rickenbacker's and I find I'm reaching for these basses more & more. NOT that I don't like my Ricks, but these are just such a blast to play.
I've now had five, and these two are keepers for sure.
HOPEFULLY, I'll find a STOCK T-40FL neck one of these days. I'm also hoping to add a Dyna neck through & a Foundation 5er with the Ferrite pups.
OH, StarscreamG1, don't forget the Rickenbacker Confluence in Orlando at the end of the month!
LoL, before I forget, do I get a number now? I know it's been said "no pictures, it doesn't exist" on some forums so.....
It is hard to follow ajish4's maple/maple and fretless burst - very cool basses.
But - here is my '83 natural/maple - no control dots and #3 headstock configuration just like Ben's.
But - here is my '83 natural/maple - no control dots and #3 headstock configuration just like Ben's.
Sorry about that....I'm new to this picture posting thing....
How's that look now?
Sweet 83 by the way!
Ok,
Let me try this.
Firstly, the Maple T-40 is a FREAK 1978 that is VERY LIGHT. 8.7 Lbs. My luthier thinks it is POPLAR wood. I have a set of TI JAZZ FLATS on it and it is just a killer.
My Burst, converted Fretless is a HEAVY beast and is made from Swamp Ash.
The neck was coated with 5 coats of Tongue oil, he said it WILL NEED TO BE DONE AGAIN, as evident in the pictures. When it first came home, you couldn't see ANY of the tell tale signs that it was fretted. The flash didn't help. From about two feet away, you can't see the dots & lines in the neck. He DID leave some slight "cheater" fretless marks where the frets used to be. He inserted a small shim of binding material for each fret marker placed on the top side of the neck. Sanded them down and then applied the oil.
In a few weeks, it will go back for another application of the oil.
They are FANTASTIC playing basses. I own 10 Rickenbacker's and I find I'm reaching for these basses more & more. NOT that I don't like my Ricks, but these are just such a blast to play.
I've now had five, and these two are keepers for sure.
HOPEFULLY, I'll find a STOCK T-40FL neck one of these days. I'm also hoping to add a Dyna neck through & a Foundation 5er with the Ferrite pups.
OH, StarscreamG1, don't forget the Rickenbacker Confluence in Orlando at the end of the month!
LoL, before I forget, do I get a number now? I know it's been said "no pictures, it doesn't exist" on some forums so.....
You know, the natural one really doesnt look like ash to me. The grain in that wood is WAY to muted. I've never seen a non-colored poplar body so its possible thats what it is. Could also be uncolored alder as well.
I have no idea to be honest. My old T40 and the one I have now were/are both ash.
If I ever track down a black/rosewood I can let you know
Than again if I ever get a black/rosewood T40 I think half the internet is going to know. LOLOk,
Let me try this.
Firstly, the Maple T-40 is a FREAK 1978 that is VERY LIGHT. 8.7 Lbs. My luthier thinks it is POPLAR wood. I have a set of TI JAZZ FLATS on it and it is just a killer.
My Burst, converted Fretless is a HEAVY beast and is made from Swamp Ash.
The neck was coated with 5 coats of Tongue oil, he said it WILL NEED TO BE DONE AGAIN, as evident in the pictures. When it first came home, you couldn't see ANY of the tell tale signs that it was fretted. The flash didn't help. From about two feet away, you can't see the dots & lines in the neck. He DID leave some slight "cheater" fretless marks where the frets used to be. He inserted a small shim of binding material for each fret marker placed on the top side of the neck. Sanded them down and then applied the oil.
In a few weeks, it will go back for another application of the oil.
They are FANTASTIC playing basses. I own 10 Rickenbacker's and I find I'm reaching for these basses more & more. NOT that I don't like my Ricks, but these are just such a blast to play.
I've now had five, and these two are keepers for sure.
HOPEFULLY, I'll find a STOCK T-40FL neck one of these days. I'm also hoping to add a Dyna neck through & a Foundation 5er with the Ferrite pups.
OH, StarscreamG1, don't forget the Rickenbacker Confluence in Orlando at the end of the month!
LoL, before I forget, do I get a number now? I know it's been said "no pictures, it doesn't exist" on some forums so.....
They are beautiful!! And Im sure as soon as out club founder sees 'em, you got your number. Welcome to the club. ^_^
And wow its the end of this month? Holy cow! Im going to have to scramble. Oh and psst, you know I got the Foundy5er with the superferrites
Ajish your #50. Congratz! They look great. A light T-40? Wow somebody got lucky. lol
Dang your #51. Looks great. Poom your #52. Nice natrual you have there. Glad it was your first post Ajish. Also its nice to see a bunch of pictures.
Dang your #51. Looks great. Poom your #52. Nice natrual you have there. Glad it was your first post Ajish. Also its nice to see a bunch of pictures.
They are beautiful!! And Im sure as soon as out club founder sees 'em, you got your number. Welcome to the club. ^_^
And wow its the end of this month? Holy cow! Im going to have to scramble. Oh and psst, you know I got the Foundy5er with the superferrites
Thanks StarscreamG1!
OH yes I know, let me know when you are ready. My 4004Cii Blueburst JUST arrived yesterday, so I have to let a little time pass before I TRY to bring ANOTHER BASS into the house!
I will have to sell my Black Foundation 5er first. I really want one with the Ferrites!
My Maple T-40 is really an oddball. It is so light, you can even put a DING in the wood with a good strong finger nail! It is a VERY SOFT WOOD. I can't figure it out. Of the five I've had, it is BY FAR the lightest. There is almost NO GRAIN at all, pretty plain compared to the others I've had and seen.
YES, the end of the month. I'll be bringing a number of basses. IF you are coming, let me know and I'll keep an eye out for you!
Thank you for the number kingpin2512! I appreciate it!
LoL, it took me a while to figure out how to post the pictures.
LoL, it took me a while to figure out how to post the pictures.
Maple. If I remember, it is in excellent condition. I won it on Ebay around Thanksgiving. I haven't looked at it since I got it. The only FLAW is, according to the previous owner, the PEAVEY LOGO was removed. The MADE IN USA part is still is there. The reason given was that he was a "PRO PLAYER and didn't want to endorse any brand".
I contacted Chip when I got it and he said, just send him the neck and he'd put the logo back on it. I just never got to it. Then the Holidays hit, and I haven't looked at it since.
The pickups LOOK like Super Ferrite pickups, but do NOT SAY SUPER FERRITE on them. I've never even hooked it up to an amp. For all I know they are killer, but I'm a 4 string player, and just haven't taken the time to start messing with the 5er.
YES, I know.....BAD!
I have a early 90's foundy 4 on CL here for $160. If I had the money I would at least check it out. I would at least like to look at it. Unfourtunatly i have a total of $17.
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