Jerry_B

[quote name='allighatt0r' post='846813' date='May 24 2010, 07:58 PM']Has anybody replaced their scratchplates? The one on mine is very buckled (common ailment!) and i wonder if it's worth getting a new one [url="http://www.wdmusic.com/pickguard_pv_2900.html"]here[/url]... Not sure if you can class the pickguard being like this character or mojo though!!! I love black/black/maple but i'm considering a white scratch and truss-rod cover (I know mister coolandclassic guitars has trussrod covers available) just to be really different![/quote] I think you can get new ones on Ebay for not too much money - less than 30-odd bucks, IIRC.

[quote name='cocco' post='846366' date='May 24 2010, 11:30 AM']Anyone spotted T-40 s being used anywhere in the mainstream? Friendly Fires had one in a video not so long ago.[/quote] Not in the mainstream, no. I posted a Youtube link in the other T-40 thread that showed it in use by a female bass player in a C&W band. You can also see one in action (rosewood fretboard) with Big Black [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKsw6xaw9n0"]here...[/url]

The weight isn't a big deal. I prefer it's weight over other basses, if anything. Mostly as I stoop too much playing lighter basses As for straps, I tried a wide leather one but didn't like it. I went instead for a Racer X strap made by a US firm called Couch. All of their straps are made from old car-seat vinyl. The Racer X is very comfy and has no problems with the T-40. In fact, they said they'd replace the strap if it broke under the stress - so the T-40 is testing it out Couch's website can be found [url="http://www.couchguitarstraps.com/products_all.html?zenid=s0r5jlg4ecsq8bpkmk7t21nmj4"]here[/url] - highly recommended!

[quote name='FlatEric' post='844889' date='May 22 2010, 09:40 AM']Fingers, my good man - We'll have no plectrums here!! [/quote] Ah, but the T-40 comes alive with a plectrum, I reckon

Seems a bit of a shame IMHO to do a refin. It's a nice looking bass.

Yep, a 1970s natural finish one with toaster pups.

Makes me wonder what price my somewhat battered 1989 MIJ unlined fretless Jazz would fetch nowadays...

Peavey T-40 - does everything I could ever want from a bass, apart from make tea.

Eric - those pictures of yours are still gear porn I've got a black '83 model with blade pickups. It's a bit beaten up, but I don't care as it sounds perfect. I tend to play via just the bridge pup in out of phase mode. Wack on a bit of compression and it sounds amazing. The only problem is, my Jazz sounds very weedy and reedy in comparison so it doesn't get played all that much. My Westone Spectrum can compete with the T-40 in terms of power, but it doesn't have the sound range.

At a guess, try an e-mail? You can also try asking for spares [url="http://www.classicandcoolguitars.co.uk/basses/peaveyspares.htm"]here[/url] - I've just ordered some bits from there.

[quote name='allighatt0r' post='844544' date='May 21 2010, 07:51 PM']I've just scored this T-40 off of eBay Picking it up on Sunday! [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320533604040#ht_4642wt_1048"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...#ht_4642wt_1048[/url] However! It's had the switches replaced at some time in it's life. Does anyone know how I can get my hands on some original switches (the paddle shaped ones, not the bat shaped ones). Yes, this is a cheeky way of me asking if anyone has any going spare! [/quote] Dagnammit - I was bidding on that one too! The price suddenly shot up so I guess you're the culprit Switches can be found [url="http://www.vintagegitaar.nl./index.html?row2col2=parts.html"]here...[/url]

Eric, do you play with a plectrum or with fingers? I ask as people often leave this detail out when describing string sounds, despite the big difference to the way it affects things...

My T-40 isn't far shy of 11lbs, AFAIK.

It's so that people will know what make it is when you're playing it with your teeth

One of the first bass lines I learned, way back when.

Or it's just that the factory or company is based near or in some town or location with that name.

[quote name='TankJon' post='833064' date='May 10 2010, 01:54 PM']Now this looks interesting.... Im quite tempted as long as the reserve isn't set too high. [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=370374525338&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_500wt_1182"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...T#ht_500wt_1182[/url][/quote] That's a very nice bass!

Rotosounds are good, with a warm sound. LaBella 'Deep Talkin' strings are also pretty good, but have more of a zing IMHO.

Bored me to tears.