We have the peavey 1980s t40 electric bass guitar in stock in our vintage collection. I have a 1979 t 40 as well as 2 p basses and a jazz bass. In advertisements of the day, peavey was offering the t60 and asking consumers why. Help a guitarist care for an old peavey t40 bass music. Peavey t40 bass guitar neck and bridge pickup rin by. Peavey t 40 bass white 1981 with original hard case. Unique peavey t 40 custom built presentation bass guitar, made in u. Initial reaction may have been that the t 45 was designed to hit a lower price point, but hartley peavey considered his products more dependable and a better value. One of peaveys original bass designs, the t40 was a popular affordable bass produced starting in the late 70s. The bass book offers a complete illustrated history of bass guitars from fenders first in the 1950s through the models of the next 40 years that formed the.
Both my 80s peaveys are black, and so probably poplar rather than ash. Peavey grind bass guitar 5 bxp ntb musicians friend. The peavey t 40 was one of the brands first bass designs ever, and popular for its affordability and construction. They couldnt have known known it then but the precision bass would start a revolution in the sound of popular music. The millennium is a 34 scale, basswoodbodied bass guitar with an exquisite quilted veneer top. So with a myriad of manufacturing innovations peavey produced the t 40 bass and the t 60 guitar. The t40 bass sports two toasterstyle pickups and two switches, amongst other appointments, and can be found fretless in the peavey t40fl model. Along with the t15, 45 and 60 guitars, the peavey t40 bass is heavy, its built like a tank and can handle some serious gigging.
Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items. View and download peavey t 40 owners manual online. I went over to the t 60 site and copied the serial number dating list that they have to hopefully help everyone here with their t 40 dates. Sold peavey t 40 bass white 1981 with original hard case. Online shopping from a great selection at musical instruments store. Jun 22, 2016 i had a t40 in the late 80s and always loved the heft of it and the wide variety of tones that it produced. Get the guaranteed best price on 5 string electric bass like the peavey grind bass guitar 5 bxp ntb at musicians friend. How much are peavey t40s worth, or should i go a different. I recently picked up a peavey t40 bass, and was looking for some tips. Since the t 60 guitars were manufactured at the same time as the basses, the serial numbers are similar and were not separated between guitar and bass, just as they were produced.
Basic 40 musical instrument amplifier pdf manual download. Peavey t40 bass natural wood, 1979 elite vintage guitars. Crafted in 4string and 5string models with a pair of jstyle passive pickups, a twoway dual expandable truss rod and 5bolt neck joint, these instruments are every bit as solid as youd expect from a millennium. Im tired of watching people on p bass, j bass and musicman. The t40 bass space october 06 and its sixstring sibling, the t60, debuted as the first instruments to be made with parts carved using cnc machines, and their necks were bilaminated and pre. How come that this one didnt become a thing like for example the stingray, p, and jbasses. I just don t have the experience with heavier instruments to know just how much heavier that will feel hanging from my shoulder for an hour or two at a time, so i think i would have to feel it in person to know for sure. From my personal collection you don t see many white t40s especially in this superoriginal condition. Peavey max 150w 12 bass combo amp with 2 knox guitar cables and guitar stand. Each song transcription includes the guitar lines and bass parts in both standard notation and tablature, as well as the lyrics and vocal melody. Peavey t 40 bass guitar neck and bridge pickup rin d8vhdbzy8 by sliversurfer on shapeways. Peavey guitars are electric, acoustic, and electric bass guitars branded by peavey.
Everything you wanted to know about the t40 bass v3. Fender bass v 1967 sunburst consider the first 5string bass guitar, the fender bass v was a peculiar experiment by the fender design time in the mid60s that never really caught on. A complete illustrated history of bass guitars tony bacon, barry moorhouse on. A complete illustrated history of bass guitars tony bacon, barry.
While this bass had a normal 34inch scale, it only had 15 frets which made it awkward to play for many bassists. Reaching 20 years was such an important milestone but it was a bittersweet moment and i didnt celebrate it because i knew the end was coming. The peavey t40 was one of the brands first bass designs ever, and popular for its affordability and construction. Peavey t40 bass guitar neck and bridge pickup rin d8vhdbzy8 by sliversurfer on shapeways. Jan 04, 20 apart from its own native sounds, the peavey t 40 can mimic many other basses.
The t 40 bass sports two toasterstyle pickups and two switches, amongst other appointments, and can be found fretless in the peavey t 40fl model. For those who didnt know, cherry lane published many other transcription books and instructional videos during the late 80s shredguitar era. It does have a few marks on it but overall is extremely good and ticks all the right boxes as far as im concerned lightly played condition, finished in rare white, 100% original. A very full sound, very vibrant, percussive and rich in harmonics. I know t 40 its heavey, and has only 20 frets, but it has a large amount of very good tones that every bassist would like to have in only a instrument. A time line of the bands history is included each book.
A t 40 could substitute easily 3 basses on studio and on stage. Axcelerator series axcelerator made in usa 19941998 axcelerator ax made in usa 19951998 axcelerator f made in usa 1994. Ive been comparing my t 40 to a fender jazz bass the last couple days. I cant imagine an equal level of appreciation and wonder could be earned from the kindle version.
And despite the rush mans long history of packed arena shows, and all. Peavey basic 40 bass guitar amplifier operating guide. The thing i remember the most is that the case didn t have a handle it belonged to my school so someone had rigged a shoestring there to carry it. Peavey t 40 was the first bass i ever played, back around 19851986, i played one in my high school jazz band. Its northern ash with massive hardware so yes it is heavy but it has amazing sustain and in reality only a couple pounds heavier than your typical fender p bass. Although the t40 is heavy, its built like a tank and can consequently take a beating. The secret sounds inside the peavey t40 bass youtube.
Introduced in 1982, peaveys t20 was different from other basses in the peavey lineup, the twopickup t40, and the singlepickup t45. Learn more before you buy, or discover other cool products in music. Many players note the weight and tanklike construction of these bases. The book needed to be split into 2 books one for guitars and one for bass guitars. Shop now and receve free shipping on your order today. The secret sounds inside the peavey t40 bass duration. I would definitely get a t 40 if one was available locally for a good price. Along with the t 15, 45 and 60 guitars, the peavey t 40 bass is heavy, its built like a tank and can handle some serious gigging. The luthier that refinished this peavey t40 was lynn mace. The history of peavey basses bass guitar harmony central. The pickup selector and phase switches as well as 2 knobs have been replaced. The t40 was also produced with a fretless fingerboard as the t40fl. Imagine playing a bass equipped with the strings of a grand piano or a hammond b3 the real one, not a clone thats the t40, more or less.
I was looking at some random bass videos today at youtube and, while watching some ricks, i found this. Lot 71 unique peavey t 40 custom built presentation bass. Apart from its own native sounds, the peavey t40 can mimic many other basses. The peavey t40 bass guitar was one of peavey music corps first bass designs ever, and popular for its affordability and construction. The t40 and its guitar counterpart the t60 were the first guitars manufactured by peavey. View and download peavey basic 40 operating manual online. This bass has so many different tones and can really pack a punch. While the t 40 remained in the line for almost a decade, a singlepickup bass known as the t 45 appeared, along with other new t series instruments, in 1982. Daves guitar shop daves guitar shop is an authorized retailer of guitars and guitar accessories from fender, gibson, gretsch, hamer, and more. By the way the only reason i didnt rate it five stars is that the author tries. May 08, 2009 also, i recently got an 8486 fury bass, which is very similar to the t 20, totally different designsound bass from the t 40 but still the same very high build quality as those 80s usa peaveys. Jun 15, 2012 apart from its own native sounds, the peavey t 40 can mimic many other basses. The book is named peavey guitars but please write another book comprehensively devoted to the plethora of peavey basses with colour photos.
The peavey t 40 bass guitar was one of peavey music corps first bass designs ever, and popular for its affordability and construction. I have never gotten to try one or even seen one in real life, but ive read and heard great things about it, and the most recurring praise of the bass is its versatility where it can produce lots of different tones. Although the t 40 is heavy, its built like a tank and can consequently take a beating. Why this great instrument is not a reference for bass players. Revised and expanded edition of every bass players favorite book. The most successful canadian music group in history, rush is only third. Vintage peavey 1980s t40 electric bass guitar guitar center. Ive been playing guitar for over 40 years, so its not altogether new ground, but id still appreciate some guidance from bass players, in terms of string gauges, basic care and feeding, any books or sites i should know about. We have the peavey 1980s t 40 electric bass guitar in stock in our vintage collection. Peavey nitro ii bass guitar operating guide 4 pages musical instrument peavey hp special operating manual peavey electronics guitar operating guide 16 pages. My buddy has one of these, and is thinking of selling it.
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