FlatEric

[quote name='tommorichards' timestamp='1445450074' post='2891616'] Hey Eric, i remeber you said a while ago, but whats the slot in the bridge used for? I just picked up an amazing condition t40 from itsmedunc here and am just curious. [/quote] You sir, have a cracking bass there! I did a lot of gigs with that one and so did Ash. They did actually come with a foam mute. In reallity, almost all got consigned to the bin. I bought a Forty, some years back and it came with all the original goodies, including the foam, which fitted the slot perfectly. Unless you subscribe to the "bass should be felt and not heard" brigade, can't see that it would be of much use. What sort of stuff do you play? Cheers.

Ahhh! That takes me back. . . . .

Reading all of the above and taking note. . . . . I was lucky enough to have a Westone Rail and I agree with EssentialTension, there are (to my ear) no real sweet spots. What it did teach me was that moving it a small distance - 10 to 15mm did change the tone. In essence - near bridge, more bark - less punch. Mid position way more punch, less bark and not too much mud. Neck - no bark, some punch and lots of mud! No, I'm not talking about canine mud fighting!!

[quote name='Annoying Twit' timestamp='1445092942' post='2888759'] Wasn't there a nicer looking Lincoln neck through bass. I haven't seen one for years, but thought there was a nicer looking model. Searching online only revealed basses that look like the Bozo bass. E.g. What are some other UK bass brands that had neck through models? I may be confusing brands. But, the Lincoln logo looks like I remembered it to be. It reminds me of some of the early Corts. I presume that Cort was copying Kawai [/quote] For what it's worth. . . . I have one of these Lincoln Basses - it's been around a bit but have a really great, deep bass tone. All who have had a go have been very surprised. As Jon said, the one listed was perhaps a little over the top on price. If anyone sees one up for sale, for the right money and you fancy somehthing different, it's worth a punt. Cheers.

Nice Job. Great guitar - simple but very effective!!

I know who the seller is. Bit surprised, to be honest - usually sells older high end, import Japanese stuff! Aria, Greco, Ibanez etc - been doing it for years - this is completely off the wall for him. Very confused!!

It's an old Kay. I had a couple of these and they were pretty good. Some suffer with action issues as the bridge saddles bottom out before you get fret buzz but neither of mine had any problems. Sold them for a lot more than shown. At £45.00, you can't go wrong. Cheers.

You could always keep the bass you have and hunt out an Ibanez RB650. Terrific basses, adjustable pole pieces (giving a precise level for each string on each pick-up, a la Di Marzio) and the blend on them is gradual - not either on or off, as some are, great neck and in my opinion, one of the best P/J basses out there. Honest!

I put a recent post up on the T-40 section about a new book on Peavey but as Peavey in general, has a few fans on here, I thought I would create a new topic, for those who perhaps wouldn't drop onto the T-40 posts. http://basschat.co.uk/topic/88904-peavey-t-40-basses/page__view__findpost__p__2852868 This, for a Peavey fan, is a cracking read and although my speciality, is the "T Series" there is way more to Peavey than just that. I find it well written and although I have some way to go to finish it, it is always a pleasure to read. So, for those out there with one of the many models of Peavey, you may fancy a look. It covers Basses and Guitars - T Series, Fury, Milestone, Foundation, Patriot, Dyna-Bass, Vortex, Tracer, Generation, Razer, EVH Wolfgang and many more. Artists featured are: Roger Glover, Larry Graham, Ross Valory, Pete Sears, Dave Ellefson, Neal Schon, Mr Edward Van Halen, Rudy Sarzo, Jeff Berlin and many more. If anyone has already had a read, It would be great to know what you thought of it. Cheers.

Can't say Ive actually seen an 800 - this is my 500 and if a very nice bass. [url="http://www.guitar-bass.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/basss-673x1024.jpg"]http://www.guitar-bass.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/basss-673x1024.jpg[/url] Almost all of Yamaha's output, is good stuff - mine is from 1978, so I guess this one would be from the same period. Cheers.

Book arrived! Amazon - Speedy! Yep, I'm in there! I have had a quick flick through and it looks very interesting. This may be a cover to cover read - loads of pics. These are mine. I'm sure anyone remotely interested in Peavey or in a story of how the new kids in town, made a go of it, would really enjoy this. With regard to lusting after a Forty. . . . . I will be starting to break down my large collection of T-40's, sometime next year and just keep four or five. I was going to start this year but just didn't get around to it. If you are genuinely interested and are OK with a long wait, drop me a line and I'll put your name down as a possible - there are a couple already but there are plenty to go around! Anyone who gets the book - stick up a reply, I would like to know what you think. Cheers.

Fame, at last. . . . . . well just a little tiny bit!! Way back in January, a guy call Willie Mosely - (writes for Vintage Guitar) - contacted me, as he had seen how much Peavey content there was in my blog. He had read the T-60/T-40 articles and found them interesting and informative, especially the part about the cases. He was in the process of writing a book on Peavey Guitars and their history. Various emails went back and forth over the next few months and in time, he said "thank you, I'll be in touch". Not heard anything for ages and then I had an email confirming that the book had been published and was on sale. I have been credited with some images! Top Job! "Turns to camera". . . . "Nice!" The book has been duly ordered and it's on it's way. I will have a read and report back. Cheers.

Looks right and straight to me. TRC missing but that's not a big issue, they can be got. Blades, nice grain and great looking case. A very fair price, if someone is looking for a Forty.

Ooooo! Never got to see it! Not many T-20 on this side of the pond.

[quote name='wotsy' timestamp='1438916688' post='2838663'] A couple of great looking basses I wouldn't mind owning SD Curlee: [url="http://www.gumtree.com/p/guitar-instrument/sd-curlee-bass-guitar-w-hardcase-original-late-1970s-early-80s/1128063990"]http://www.gumtree.c...-80s/1128063990[/url] Ibanez Roadster: [url="http://www.gumtree.com/p/guitar-instrument/ibanez-roadster-4string-bass-guitar-/1128196002"]http://www.gumtree.c...tar-/1128196002[/url] [/quote] Someone get that Ibanez. . . . . Quick! Great bass!!

Hi. It's a Blazer pretending to be an RB650 and looks a very nice job. This is an RB650. [url="http://flatericbassandguitar.blogspot.co.uk/2013/07/ibanez-rb-650-hot-marquee-and-davy.html"]http://flatericbassa...e-and-davy.html[/url] You can see the subtle differences. You have a very nice bass there!!! I would hang onto it!

This is my Guitar/Bass. [url="http://flatericbassandguitar.blogspot.co.uk/2010/09/reeve-twin-progtasic.html"]http://flatericbassandguitar.blogspot.co.uk/2010/09/reeve-twin-progtasic.html[/url] I always wanted a Guitar on top and Bass on bottom, as I find it easier that way. Played one many years ago, liked it but then struggled to find one, over the years. Ironically, I sold a 70's P to a BC'er, who had just sold his Shergold - Guitar over Bass! I would say the key thing is playability - something you can get on with. Some are really awkward to play. Playing bar (barre) chords on the lower neck, can prove to be a challenge! Some do balance - Mr Lee does - something that looks good but dives to the floor soon gets very tiring. Two outputs, for me, are better than a stereo splitter. The best piece of advice, having played one, is try and find a headless one. Gives you what you want - Guitar & Bass, lighter, balanced and easy to manage. A lot of fun, whatevever you get, so long as it is not too heavy. Cheers.

Got it!! [url="http://www.inlaystickers.com/products/small-custom-dots-1-8-for-fret-side-markers"]http://www.inlaystickers.com/products/small-custom-dots-1-8-for-fret-side-markers[/url] Thanks! Result! Cheers.

WOW! That was quick! I think this may have been it, although the one one I (think) remembered, had a section for just side markers. . . . or is it just me, making it up? I only need them for the side. I'll 'ave another gander! Cheers.

A couple of months back ish, there was a post about stick on side markers. Some of my lot have brass markers, which when new, 30+ years ago, must have sparkled nicley. Being under the lacquer and have now gone quite dark (also I am now of an age where things aren't quite as clear!!!! ) and in low level lighting are a little difficult to make out clearly. So. . . . I'm sure I saw on here something about stick on side markers but having searched for the post, I can't find it. Can someone point me in the right direction? Taaaaaaaaaa.

[quote name='kodiakblair' timestamp='1437418279' post='2825857'] I spotted this on Friday and at £100 knew it was a bargain. 84 Fury with slanted SF pickup and oddly a rosewood fretboard. I've only really seen these with maple before though I think Flat Eric might have one, fella has everything else [attachment=196781:Fury 84.jpg] Damn fine P bass with a slightly narrower neck than the T-20,infact I found very little difference between the two. Same story with my early 90's Fury.Does everything a P bass should just with that wee bit more kick. And I'd be kicking myself if I'd passed on it [/quote] Very nice! I had two Fury's - both red - the earlier type, not the same as the one you show. These: [url="http://flatericbassandguitar.blogspot.co.uk/2012/01/peavey-fury-bass.html"]http://flatericbassandguitar.blogspot.co.uk/2012/01/peavey-fury-bass.html[/url] The Super Ferrites are truly great pick-ups. I have them in Foundation basses - plenty of tone, brightness and punch. Nice! These are my Foundations: [url="http://flatericbassandguitar.blogspot.co.uk/2011/05/fender-jazz-and-peavey-foundation.html"]http://flatericbassandguitar.blogspot.co.uk/2011/05/fender-jazz-and-peavey-foundation.html[/url] [url="http://flatericbassandguitar.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/peavey-foundation-line-around-head.html"]http://flatericbassandguitar.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/peavey-foundation-line-around-head.html[/url] [url="http://flatericbassandguitar.blogspot.co.uk/2014/11/peavey-foundation-roger-glover-ritchie.html"]http://flatericbassandguitar.blogspot.co.uk/2014/11/peavey-foundation-roger-glover-ritchie.html[/url] I think you win this time squire. . . . . . Never had one that you have. Just a thought. . . . . are you aming to get every bass that Peavey made?? If we are talking about the 70's to 80's, I think you have almost cracked it! Top job, that man! Cheers.