Tone
Very Versatile, but still has a unique tone all it’s own. Can achieve one of the best pseudo-ric tones of any non-Rickenbacker instrument. The T-40 is said to be ableto do good versions of many other classic basses, but it definitely has it’s own unique tonal character.
Bodies
Natural and sunburst finished bodies are Ash, and solid colored bodies are made of poplar, with a few early solid colored bodies being made of alder. T-40 bodies are very heavy and are usually made of 4 pieces of wood, with two smaller strips in the middle, reaching a bit wider than edges of the pickups, and two larger pieces on the sides. Fairly good grain matching, along with the huge pick guard, makes many t-40’s look quite consistent from the front, and akin to a butcher block on the back. Later model T-40 bodies are reportedly more contoured and a bit lighter than earlier model T-40’s
Finishes
The most common T-40 body finish is a thin satin natural colored finish with the grain accenuated by the application of a walnut colored grain filler. The finish is not extremely hard, but not being gloss, natural T-40’s hide their dents well. Most other finishes are hard polyurethane gloss and stock colors are Black, White, at least two types of sunburst (Traditional and Sienna), Red, Blue, and Burgundy. Orange has also been spotted and Green has been reported, but best evidence is that they are, custom colors, or aftermarket refinishes. T-40’s necks and headstocks are always gloss finished.
Recensioni
Ancora non ci sono recensioni.