Members Maniac-3733 Posted January 31, 2013 Members Share Posted January 31, 2013 Hello.I have recently switched over from playing Rhythm Guitar to Bass.I have been a metalhead for many, many years-- I recently have been working with a Classic Rock/High-Energy Modern Blues/Rock band.Originally, I planned to only be with them for a short time since they had a regular and busy gig schedule.Well-- 2 years later, and here I am......... Long story short, We all leave our gig equipment at the rehersal space. The bass player didn't show up for 3 straight practices-- and his bass gear was there.I had never played Bass Before-- and honestly I just strapped it on as a goof.-- It wasnt half bad!I played with a pick, since guitar was what I was used to, but it felt right.Since then, we lost the Bass Player-- and now i have been voted up to take over.The new rhythm guitarist/vocalist is working out great, and it looks like ill be on Bass duties.. I have a cheap Washburn Bass from the mid- 80s. And I am "SansAmping" DI to the PA mixer.I have a small Wedge monitor, but its full band-- and it is difficult to hear myself sometimes.MY QUESTION IS-- I found a Peavey T40 in a local music store for $350. Natural Finish.The guy says its from 1980. Hes asking $500-- and it is in PRISTINE MINT contition..Its a little heavey, but really well balanced... Sounds excellent, and feels great in my hand. Whats your thoughts on the Peavey T40? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lz4005 Posted January 31, 2013 Members Share Posted January 31, 2013 You have a bass, no amp and are having problems hearing yourself.Maybe buy an amp before you buy a second bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lug Posted February 1, 2013 Members Share Posted February 1, 2013 T40 is one of my favorite basses, I own 2 of them. $500 is too high, $350 is fine. I agree that you may want to get an amp first, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators isaac42 Posted February 1, 2013 Moderators Share Posted February 1, 2013 I'm a little confused. You found it in a store for $350, but he's asking $500? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Maniac-3733 Posted February 1, 2013 Author Members Share Posted February 1, 2013 whats a good Bass Guitar amp to keep up with a PV1500 power amp for PA mixer (not cranked, btw)Guitar players with tube amps (50w Fender blues deluxe, i think-- not sure about the other one) I have been shopping around, and I am taking a liking to the Orange Terror Bass head.I thik its 500 watts, and you can get a small cabinet with a weird isobaric 2x12 setup, with a 1x12 footprint. Are Orange Amps as good as they used to be, back iin the 70s? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members perrydabassman Posted February 1, 2013 Members Share Posted February 1, 2013 Wear it for a while and form your own opinion. Every one I have ever picked up was made of some kind of lead/wood compound that had the aesthetics of wood, but the weight of lead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jonjohn Posted February 1, 2013 Members Share Posted February 1, 2013 Peavey T-40s are great basses. So are Matsumoku rea Washburns, which you probably have.I am another vote for an amp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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