q_of_doom Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 Have a gander at [url="http://www.guitaromnivore.com/2011/02/bet-youve-never-seen-peavey-t-60-like.html"]this[/url] if you've been complaining about your T-40 / T-60's weight. Apparently this was done by the inventor, Chip Todd himself. Tastefully done, although I wouldn't do it to mine. I like 'em heavy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ancient Mariner Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 Beware the neck dive. Gibson did an explorer like that, although rather better, I think. *Personally* I'd want a centre block of solid wood all the way from top to bottom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatEric Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 Chip started doing this some time ago. One of his regrets was the weight of the bodies. They are not ALL heavy - I have a few Forty's that are lighter than some 70's Ash P's and J's I have played. Ibanez Studios are just as weighty but for me, it's all about balance. I have lighter basses that don't balance a well and are more of a pain at the end of a night. Anything Head Heavy is nornally balanced by "applying" weight with your forearm to balance it, therefore more of a drag on your shoulder. Ask Cocco, Noillag and Machines! Horses for courses. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
q_of_doom Posted August 19, 2012 Author Share Posted August 19, 2012 Horses for courses indeed. I feel cheated when I play anything lighter than my "P". Walk tall and carry a heavy club, I say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
q_of_doom Posted August 19, 2012 Author Share Posted August 19, 2012 [quote name='Ancient Mariner' timestamp='1345384603' post='1776911'] Beware the neck dive. Gibson did an explorer like that, although rather better, I think. *Personally* I'd want a centre block of solid wood all the way from top to bottom. [/quote] You mean this fella? Both are quite an interesting look and I agree with having the solid wood, like a neck through.[attachment=116075:holy-x_main2.jpg] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 My Overwater Contemporary J5 was heavier than my T-40 and is about the same as the MIM Jazz I had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 heavy and long- a pain to pick up an strap on.... but once on perfect balance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ancient Mariner Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 [quote name='q_of_doom' timestamp='1345398886' post='1777093'] You mean this fella? Both are quite an interesting look and I agree with having the solid wood, like a neck through.[attachment=116075:holy-x_main2.jpg] [/quote] That's the one - I'd like both that and the lawn dart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Out of interest, what is the reported weight of the T40? I hear "heavy" a lot, but that's a very subjective measure. And sometimes "heavy" has it's benefits, not least in giving you an unintentional work out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatEric Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 [quote name='Gust0o' timestamp='1345460812' post='1777662'] Out of interest, what is the reported weight of the T40? I hear "heavy" a lot, but that's a very subjective measure. And sometimes "heavy" has it's benefits, not least in giving you an unintentional work out! [/quote] [u]This is something I posted some time ago.[/u] "One of the things that is often said about the T-40 is how powerful the pups are and how you can dial in a lot of different subtle tone differences. Although they were all machine made and feel pretty much the same, they all have slight differences in sound. Two of the same year, side by side, have a difference. Pretty much in line with other makes, I guess. In reality, this would only make a difference in a studio, live - you would not be able to tell. The other thing is the weight. Well, compared to a Steinberger, yes! Compared to a Jazz or Precision, Yes. I do have heavier, though - an Ibanez Studio that you could knock posts into the ground with!! I was thinking about this, earlier this year, when I opened up my '79 to sort out an annoying crackle, I decided to strip it down, clean it up and give it a good service. I weighed the parts on a very accurate industrial scale. The body was 2.15Kg - 4.73 lbs, neck 1.16KG - 2.55 lbs and all the remaining parts were 1.45KG - 3.19 lbs. Total 4.76KG - 10.49 lbs. When you consider that each bridge saddle weighs about one ounce and the whole bridge, assembled, is just under 1 lb, at 15 ounces, I think that's what tipped it over the edge! Does anyone know of a heavier bridge?? Having weighed some of the others, 10.5 lbs is about on the mark. Does this add to the sound? Well, all things considered, I suppose it does. What are they like to gig with? Well, our sets are about 45 to 50 minutes and it doesn't bother me, in fact after a while you get used to it and then going back to something lighter/smaller, feels a bit odd. I use a standard Wrangler strap, no padding." I do have a "Heavy One" A Nautral Blade but it's also perhaps the most powerful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 [quote name='FlatEric' timestamp='1345463967' post='1777708'] I do have a "Heavy One" [/quote] Braggart! Thanks, though - I think you've mentioned the pick-up information to me before, when I was drawing comparisons with my old Gibson G3. The weight stuff is interesting, I'm very glad I have people with an eye for the detail to ask questions of. Still on my list of basses to try/own, just not had the chance yet - still hoping! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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