Peavy T40 from 1981 help

[drumfunky]

I just picked up a Peavy T40 that needs some care. It's crusty in a lot of spots. Didn't think much about it until I snapped off a couple of bridge intonation screws.
Does anyone have advice on how to get them out of the saddle? One side is flush with the saddle and the part sticking out is in the saddle cove. Anyone run into this.
I'll update pics of that next. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I want to revive this one.

 

[mikeswals]

Any chance a stub you can grab with a new set of pliers is sticking out of the bottom of the saddle?
If not, you're faced with drilling them out!

None of this is impossible, just how much you can put in, work and tool wise.
I would drill out, and then get a thread tap and clean out all the threads. You'd have to use one of the other old screws to determine that thread size.

 

[drumfunky]

Any chance a stub you can grab with a new set of pliers is sticking out of the bottom of the saddle?
If not, you're faced with drilling them out!

None of this is impossible, just how much you can put in, work and tool wise.
I would drill out, and then get a thread tap and clean out all the threads. You'd have to use one of the other old screws to determine that thread size.

Thanks. I can't get to the screw.

 

[gidbass]

Thanks. I can't get to the screw.

I'd soak it in something like PB blaster and let it sit there for a few days and then try to use a screw extractor set. I've had good luck using reverse twist drill bits to remove small screws, but you need to be careful as the bit can break.

I'm not sure if PB Blaster would affect the plating/finish of the saddle so you may want to google that. Maybe some gentle heat applied to the saddle around the screw hole would help too.

I think i have this kit from harbor freight tools, and sure you can find something on amazon that's similar.

https://www.harborfreight.com/screw-extractor-and-left-hand-drill-bit-combo-set-10-piece-63987.html

Good Luck!

EDIT: After looking at the pic, maybe after soaking you can use a normal twist bit to push it all the way through....

 

[drumfunky]

I'd soak it in something like PB blaster and let it sit there for a few days and then try to use a screw extractor set. I've had good luck using reverse twist drill bits to remove small screws, but you need to be careful as the bit can break.

I'm not sure if PB Blaster would affect the plating/finish of the saddle so you may want to google that. Maybe some gentle heat applied to the saddle around the screw hole would help too.

I think i have this kit from harbor freight tools, and sure you can find something on amazon that's similar.

https://www.harborfreight.com/screw-extractor-and-left-hand-drill-bit-combo-set-10-piece-63987.html

Good Luck!

EDIT: After looking at the pic, maybe after soaking you can use a normal twist bit to push it all the way through....

Thank you so much!

 

[urkel3000]

Pb blaster bath, heat, a screw extractor, and an impact wrench. the more you spend on a screw extractor the better they work. If that doesn't work, drill/tap/helicoil

 

[BassicJazzy]

Or, new bridge? I'm sure there is something out there that would work.

 

[FugaziBomb]

Or, new bridge? I'm sure there is something out there that would work.

The bridge IS the T-40.

 

[cataract]

If you can’t DIY, take it to a luthier or tech who can get it sorted for you. Screws break and can be easily replaced. Definitely do not replace that bridge with something else (unless it is another T-40 bridge lol.)

 

[Saetia]

Size #1 micro extractor or other small size depending what “type” you choose.

Start by determining the screw size. It may be 6-32 or 8-32 x (length)” or M3-.5 x (length).

 

[mikeswals]

If you can’t DIY, take it to a luthier or tech who can get it sorted for you. Screws break and can be easily replaced. Definitely do not replace that bridge with something else (unless it is another T-40 bridge lol.)

Yup, might as well just make the appointment and drop off the bridge with a luthier.
OP will most likely spend more money on tools just for this than what a repair person will charge for that task.

 

[Fender_Bender]

Soak in penetrating oil for a day or two and see if you can grab it with needle nose pliers and move it a fraction of an inch at a time. May as well soak the entire bridge while you’re at it. I’m sure there’s a Peavey club here you could check in with to see if anyone has a spare saddle.

 

[Number179]

I had a similar problem with the saddle and intonation screw on a '79 T40. In my case, the intonation screw stripped the saddle material super easily. Ultimately, since it was a favor for a friend who just wanted it working again, I just re-tapped the larger hole and put 1 size larger screw in there.

Point being, be careful with the saddle material when extracting the broken screw. I found the one I had to lose integrity with the machine screw threads strikingly easy.

 

[Iridescentone]

I just picked up a Peavy T40 that needs some care. It's crusty in a lot of spots. Didn't think much about it until I snapped off a couple of bridge intonation screws.
Does anyone have advice on how to get them out of the saddle? One side is flush with the saddle and the part sticking out is in the saddle cove. Anyone run into this.
I'll update pics of that next. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I want to revive this one.
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Judging by the green frets, the corrosion on some of the bridge, and the "very white" maple neck, it looks almost like an NOS-ish bass that hung on a wall for much of its life.

And it's black! You might have a real gem right there, my friend. Def worth fixing that minor saddle niggle, keep it all original!

 

[drumfunky]

Judging by the green frets, the corrosion on some of the bridge, and the "very white" maple neck, it looks almost like an NOS-ish bass that hung on a wall for much of its life.

And it's black! You might have a real gem right there, my friend. Def worth fixing that minor saddle niggle, keep it all original!

Thanks for all that great info. And, I think it's light weight for these basses.

 

[Iridescentone]

Thanks for all that great info. And, I think it's light weight for these basses.

Add even more bonus points for that!

 

[Pontiac Thrasher]

I just picked up a Peavy T40 that needs some care. It's crusty in a lot of spots. Didn't think much about it until I snapped off a couple of bridge intonation screws.
Does anyone have advice on how to get them out of the saddle? One side is flush with the saddle and the part sticking out is in the saddle cove. Anyone run into this.
I'll update pics of that next. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I want to revive this one.
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That is a beauty, so it deserves to have you pick up some vintage t40 saddles off eBay that are not pitted like that.

Seriously!

 

[Kenan]

If you soak that thing in PB Blaster, the bass will never not smell like PB Blaster. Not saying it's the wrong move though.

 

[farace]

PB Blaster is good stuff, Kroil is better—if you can find it, I’ve never seen it on a shelf. But testing has shown the most effective penetrating fluid to be a homebrew mix, 50-50 acetone and ATF. Unfortunately they don’t mix together, so you have to shake it up before using.

 

[LowActionHero]

Add even more bonus points for that!

So... only 12 lbs?