Has anyone tried to throw the low 4 of a 5-string set on their T-40? I tried with a 135 B and it didn't fit through the body. Any idea what the size of the hole through the body is?
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Peavey T-40, Interesting Facts?
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I had to wallow out the hole just a tad with a small rasp to do a 135 though mine. 130 should work fine.
I saw this rig in 1980 or '81 when I was at the factory. The machine was imported from England and originally used for making furniture. Hartley was also at that time developing 'robots' for applying finishes to instruments. Nifty!
Ken
Speaking of Finishing:
http://www.peaveyt60.com/t-60funfacts.htm
Initial paint booths had a waterfall to catch overspray. After the T-60’s had been in production for about 2 months, Peavey learned about a clear liquid they could dip the bodies into which made them conductive to static electricity. This enabled Peavey to electro-statically spray the bodies. Using this method, the paint misted out of the gun, and literally wrapped itself around the guitar body. The electrostatic process was used with both the clear and color coats, and was another industry first. Other guitar manufacturers simply weren’t using methods this advanced. You can imagine how this made the competition scramble!
also:
They went on to pioneer many new ideas, methods, and materials, so much, that they changed guitar manufacturing throughout the world. Peavey was the first to extensively use die-cast hardware, the first to use urethane paint, press frets, use numerically-controlled machines to carve bodies, use a gun stock-carving machine to carve and sand necks, and to use a die-cast topnut which didn’t need filing or setup. Peavey was the first to ship all instruments in a case, to use vacuum-molded, and soon, and to introduce blow-molded cases. Peavey’s neck tilt mechanism set a new pace for easy setup by the factory and by owners who wanted to raise or lower strings without changing the relationship from one-to-the-other.
The weight was a big factor that made me get rid of mine years ago. Also at the time I had no idea how to set the neck and it was 'set' about as atrocious as you can get. Had it been one problem or the other I wouldn't have let it go when I had to pawn it once for some cash. But both problems together made me let the loan go...and then later I gave up bass playing period. About a year ago I got back into it and that T40 was all I could think about. It sucks cause I have since injured my back pretty fierce and I knew if my back being good couldn't handle one, then the way my back is now would be impossible. But thats what high end straps are for. And I could care less really. As long as I got one and can play one again. If its one I can only play sitting down, I don't care.
My first one was a late 70s 'Patent Pending' all natural wood tone Monster that as everyone says, weighed a TON. I got for $150 with its OHSC back in the early 80s from the pawn shop I eventually abandoned it at.
I now have a 1985 burst FINALLY on its way to me (get this..the seller forgot to send it until I called them about it. it went out yesterday........). I have heard the ones in the 80s were a bit lighter and their tone wasn't quite as deep. I will soon find out. I am also eyeballing another one that is a 70s model. Once those two are side by side then I can really make a comparison on weight and tone.
Stupidest thing I ever did was the last time I pawned it, I let it go...thankfully I had a chance to redeem myself from that error in judgment from being a young 20 something. I will keep my T40s until I'm too old to play ... thats the plan at any rate.
My first one was a late 70s 'Patent Pending' all natural wood tone Monster that as everyone says, weighed a TON. I got for $150 with its OHSC back in the early 80s from the pawn shop I eventually abandoned it at.
I now have a 1985 burst FINALLY on its way to me (get this..the seller forgot to send it until I called them about it. it went out yesterday........). I have heard the ones in the 80s were a bit lighter and their tone wasn't quite as deep. I will soon find out. I am also eyeballing another one that is a 70s model. Once those two are side by side then I can really make a comparison on weight and tone.
Stupidest thing I ever did was the last time I pawned it, I let it go...thankfully I had a chance to redeem myself from that error in judgment from being a young 20 something. I will keep my T40s until I'm too old to play ... thats the plan at any rate.
I used to have a whole set of various sized rasps. I even had a friend who had them small enough to file actually 1/2 circles for standard string diameters on a BA Bridge.
I had a USA Fender Jazz that twisted up like a snake for no reason and was never the same again. That inspired me to shop for a solid bass that wouldn't twist up, but I didn't have much money. I bought a 79 T-40 off Ebay for $250 and I couldn't be happier with it. The neck is awesome. It has the same feel as my buddies vintage strat, solid and smooth. A low action setup with a nice set of stainless steel strings will make it play like butter. It is very easy to bend the string like your playing guitar. It is the easiest playing bass I've ever played. Hardware is very solid. It is a tank, but I don't mind because I'm a big guy. Be sure to invest in a nice padded strap though, the more padding the better. The 3 way switch is cool, but be careful with it because it breaks easily. I liked the way my Jazz bass a sounded a little better but the tone of T-40 is pretty good and it is more versatile. With the volume knobs turned to 7 and both pu's on you get a nice biting rock tone. You can turn the volume up to 10 and it's actually quieter in single coil mode, then flip the pu selector up and you get a nice funk or blues tone. Flipping the switch down can add more presence and treble which is nice if you need to cut through or your strings are wearing out. I have considered putting hotter pu's in it and after exhaustive research I have discovered that Hammon Darkstars are just about the only pu that will fit. Darkstars have a huge sound but I hear they can be unforgiving to bad technique. Anyway, enjoy your T-40, you made a good choice.
I think that has been done. I remember reading about on the T-60 forum. It's definitely wide enough for a fifth string I don't know what kind of spacing you'd end up with though. Lots of T-40 info can be found here:
http://peaveyt40.forumotion.com/index.htm
and here:
http://www.peaveyt60.com/
Someone was talking about a 5er version of a T-40 on one of those sites I think it was the "weird and modded" section in the T-40 enthusiasts forum.
"With the volume knobs turned to 7 and both pu's on you get a nice biting rock tone. You can turn the volume up to 10 and it's actually quieter in single coil mode, then flip the pu selector up and you get a nice funk or blues tone."
I meant the tone knobs.
I meant the tone knobs.
I just had the tech at a local shop set my T-40 up for BEAD last week and he had to file the bridge a little to get a 130 through. I think it might have gone if didn't have the wrapping on the the end. I don't know where you'd get file that small but they must not be too hard to find. I'm in the middle of nowhere and the guy at the shop had one.
Nice bass btw I have the same color.
NICE! I love the black-on-black T40. My favorite color scheme they came up with.
There is an all-black T40 on eBay with this nut:
Anyone know where I can get one of those?
(or just the dimensions I'd need)
Anyone know where I can get one of those?
(or just the dimensions I'd need)
4 or my 6 T-40 necks have the aluminum nut, and 2 have white plastic. I'd ask over at the T-60 forum to see if Chip or anyone else has a source for the Al ones.
Mine too although white is pretty sweet looking, burst is also cool, and I've always been partial to red...
. I was just about to buy a natural one when I found it. Seriously though black on black and maple is my favorite instrument color combo by far.
Pros: Wide variety of sounds. Easy player with great action.
Cons: Weight and the neck pup is in the way for slapping.
I sold one T-40 recently and am using the neck from another in a project. I prefer the single pup T-45. Same bass but has one humbucker only, no pickguard and 85 % of the sounds of the T40. Plus it is a better bass for slapping, IMO.
Cons: Weight and the neck pup is in the way for slapping.
I sold one T-40 recently and am using the neck from another in a project. I prefer the single pup T-45. Same bass but has one humbucker only, no pickguard and 85 % of the sounds of the T40. Plus it is a better bass for slapping, IMO.
There is an all-black T40 on eBay with this nut:
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This pic made me realize a detail about the T-40 fretboard/neck:
On my 1978 PAF there is about 1/4" of fretboard beyond the Al nut, before the headstock dip. I haven't seen that documented anywhere, so thought I'd mention it.
