Thunderbird Posted July 30, 2014 Posted July 30, 2014 I would love one of these but alas to heavy for me good luck with the sale
Bassassin Posted July 30, 2014 Posted July 30, 2014 This is a lovely example of a T-40, like Ash the only reason I didn't keep it was the weight. Really hope this goes to someone who has the physique to appreciate it! Best of luck with the sale! Jon
Sibob Posted July 31, 2014 Posted July 31, 2014 Oh man, really fancy a T-40, but I don't have the physique for that weight . Time to get to the gym maybe Good luck Si
hamfist Posted July 31, 2014 Posted July 31, 2014 hmmmm, maybe a T-40 project, with a body reshape to take off a pound of wood might be worth thinking about !
karlfer Posted July 31, 2014 Posted July 31, 2014 Dennis Dunaway jazz job? T40, fantastic bass Hope you don't mind Ash, interesting linky follows [url="http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=3&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CC4QtwIwAg&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DOOLvGYHemPo&ei=H4rYU7baF4PSPPnTgIAP&usg=AFQjCNE8ZFhXKmyDKAu7JpRSddjvKeKh6A"]The Secret Sounds Inside the Peavey T - 40 Bass - YouTube[/url] GLWTS pal.
FlatEric Posted July 31, 2014 Posted July 31, 2014 You guys. . . . . There are a lot more heavier basses out there - some 70's Fenders are the same weight. I assume from this post that Jon now has the twin that I was looking at? Progtastic, mate! Ash, had you not thought of keeping it for a while? Cheers.
ash Posted July 31, 2014 Author Posted July 31, 2014 (edited) [quote name='FlatEric' timestamp='1406791237' post='2514676'] You guys. . . . . There are a lot more heavier basses out there - some 70's Fenders are the same weight. I assume from this post that Jon now has the twin that I was looking at? Progtastic, mate! Ash, had you not thought of keeping it for a while? Cheers. [/quote] You are right about the weight I had a 70s Precision and also a Gibson Victory which were both around 13lbs! Sadly I need to shift it on as I can't tolerate any weight above 9lbs standing for any length of time. My Rick 3001 is my heaviest bass but I use that for recording only so I don't need another 'sit down' bass and my Grabber tends to be my bass of choice weighing in at just over 8lbs. It is a superb bass but I can't justify it not being played. Yes the twin went to Jon and it is indeed progtastic however another weighty bass hence the swap - much heavier than the T40 though! Thanks for the link Karl this shows what potential sounds are on board this beast! Edited July 31, 2014 by ash
neepheid Posted July 31, 2014 Posted July 31, 2014 [quote name='Bassassin' timestamp='1406753240' post='2514492'] This is a lovely example of a T-40, like Ash the only reason I didn't keep it was the weight. Really hope this goes to someone who has the physique to appreciate it! Best of luck with the sale! Jon [/quote] And to think you coveted my Gibson Victory - sounds like you would have struggled to get it out of my house, never mind play it
gub Posted July 31, 2014 Posted July 31, 2014 The white one I had wasn't bad weight at all! Not as heavy as my aria SB! Had to sell it as needs must, but would love it back !
Sibob Posted July 31, 2014 Posted July 31, 2014 If could find one just under 10lbs (so the same weight as my Fender 5)....I'd be happy But this does look great, its a bit like the classic Stingrays, I really like all the other T-40 finishes, but there's something about the Natural ones. Si
ash Posted July 31, 2014 Author Posted July 31, 2014 [quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1406802144' post='2514791'] If could find one just under 10lbs (so the same weight as my Fender 5)....I'd be happy But this does look great, its a bit like the classic Stingrays, I really like all the other T-40 finishes, but there's something about the Natural ones. Si [/quote] I reckon the bridge weighs about 1lb alone, you could always put a Fender string through on it
Bassassin Posted July 31, 2014 Posted July 31, 2014 [quote name='ash' timestamp='1406794992' post='2514707'] Yes the twin went to Jon and it is indeed progtastic however another weighty bass hence the swap - much heavier than the T40 though! [/quote] The twin neck is actually so heavy it generates its own gravity well, and is in danger of collapsing into itself & creating a black hole. This should be a great live gimmick if I can tolerate wearing it for the duration of an entire song. 17lbs, fact fans! Meanwhile, buy Ash's T-40, it's a blinder! J.
karlfer Posted July 31, 2014 Posted July 31, 2014 (edited) [quote name='Bassassin' timestamp='1406803910' post='2514819'] The twin neck is actually so heavy it generates its own gravity well, and is in danger of collapsing into itself & creating a black hole. This should be a great live gimmick if I can tolerate wearing it for the duration of an entire song. 17lbs, fact fans! Meanwhile, buy Ash's T-40, it's a blinder! J. [/quote] Jon, Steve Harris used to have his acoustic bass on a stand that presented it at the same height as on a strap. A nice stage touch but obviously not as impressive as Edinburgh vanishing into a black hole. Edit, young me with plectrum, verily the work of Beelzebub, Bump [URL=http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Karl_Altdorfer/media/img109_zps81f40e15.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q693/Karl_Altdorfer/img109_zps81f40e15.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Edited July 31, 2014 by karlfer
bagsieblue Posted July 31, 2014 Posted July 31, 2014 Karl, Is that you or Anthony Keidis? [IMG]http://i59.tinypic.com/2mgqxop.jpg[/IMG]
karlfer Posted July 31, 2014 Posted July 31, 2014 [quote name='bagsieblue' timestamp='1406811152' post='2514911'] Karl, Is that you or Anthony Keidis? [/quote] Must be me as I have no idea who Anthony Keidis is [size=5]BUY ASH's bass you lot [size=5] [/size][/size]
lloyd Posted July 31, 2014 Posted July 31, 2014 I really really love this bass and being a big fat bloater the weight isn't a problem, any comparisons on the sound?
ash Posted July 31, 2014 Author Posted July 31, 2014 (edited) [quote name='lloyd' timestamp='1406824373' post='2515081'] I really really love this bass and being a big fat bloater the weight isn't a problem, any comparisons on the sound? [/quote] Well as I said very versatile from smooth jazz tones to more clanky Ricky sounds and everything between. Great variation for a passive. Cheers Edited July 31, 2014 by ash
Thunderbird Posted July 31, 2014 Posted July 31, 2014 Well That is something new I have learnt I always thought T-40's were active they do sound lovely though
Machines Posted July 31, 2014 Posted July 31, 2014 Add a little external EQ and you can get a Stingray out of it too.
Prime_BASS Posted August 1, 2014 Posted August 1, 2014 Temptation level maximum. Need to wait for my ACG to finish and pay for before I buy ought else.
ash Posted August 1, 2014 Author Posted August 1, 2014 Oh go on go on go on! It's cheap, it's a beast, it plays great and sounds superb
mr pablo Posted August 1, 2014 Posted August 1, 2014 Gah i would love this and i have the build fir it as well 😆, sadly the wife just booked and paid for a holiday so i cant afford it 😢 have a free bump though
Thunderbird Posted August 1, 2014 Posted August 1, 2014 [quote name='mr pablo' timestamp='1406919069' post='2515953'] Gah i would love this and i have the build fir it as well , sadly the wife just booked and paid for a holiday so i cant afford it have a free bump though [/quote] Oh no a Wife like that aint a keeper get rid of her and buy the bass lol
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