Hi all, new to the forum + picked up a new (to me) t40

Hi all, I just joined the club. Purchased a t 40 at a used music store for 290 w/o the case. So yea I spent way too much, but i needed a bass, and it really played better then any other bass on the wall. Even the $600 warwick. Its a 78, and full of buckle rash, but the action is just right. All the electronics are perfect. I love the roll off tone/coil tap thing. Really makes me want to sell my tele and get a t-40. Anyway just wanted to say hello to all.

Also is there a good place to get a nut cover? How about pick guards?

Thanks a lot!

Welcome to the forum.

A pickguard should be fairly easy to come by. I know that http://www.wdmusic.com/ sells T-40 pickguards, and I'm pretty sure that there are a few others, but I can't think of any off the top of my head.

As for a trussrod cover, I don't know of any places that sell them outricght, but you might be able to get a custom pickguard manufacturer (like pickguardian or Jeannie's) to make you one. Or, they do pop up on ebay from time to time.

Hey Free,

Welcome to the forum and the wonderful world of T-40's!!!! Like dude said, T-40 pickguards are pretty easy to come by. I have had pickguards done for my Rickenbacker by Pickguardian and they're fantastic. Ask for Tony, he's a great guy. I'm not sure if he has a template for a 40.

As far as truss rod cover, I have an extra one from a T-20 that will fit just fine. It's solid black though. The T-40 ones have the black/white/black on the edges.

PM me your address if you want it, it's yours.

Scott

Welcome to the forum! Don't worry, you did not pay too much. People just under value these basses. With some research you'll realize that they've seen selling for up to $550 in average condition at many retail stores.

Freemane1 over at the T-60 Forum was talking about making truss rod covers a while back. I'm not sure if he's got any made yet. Chip Todd has made one or two for me in the past. Rene at Vintage T usually has some for sale on his site and sometimes on eBay (he's seller masterofthemill).

Thanks guys (esp scottpro) for all the help.

I'm loving the new bass, sooo many sounds on tap.

One other thing, can you guys recommend a strap? I've got a very thin guitar one, and that is clearly a rookie mistake. Had to sit down most of band practice.

Well most will say get at least a 4 inch strap even if you have to have it made it will greatly help with the weight thing
and what pt43 said if you go to the T-60 forum freeman1 will either sell or make you a truss rod cover I think he gets like $10 for them