Object of the Day

Bass Guitar Used by Norwood Fisher of Fishbone

March 23

This Peavey T-40 bass guitar was used by Norwood Fisher, the vocalist and bass guitarist of the American alternative rock band, Fishbone.

Bass guitar used by Norwood Fisher in the band Fishbone

Description
A Peavey T-40 bass guitar (2012.53.1a) and case (2012.53.1b) used by Norwood Fisher, the vocalist and bass guitarist of the American alternative rock band, Fishbone. The guitar has a serial number: [00377681].
Data Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Created by
Peavey Electronics, American, founded 1965
Used by
John Norwood Fisher, American, born 1965
Subject of
Fishbone, American, founded 1979
Date
1980s
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, From the Heart of the Family Hood, a Gift to the Ever Expanding Present
Medium
hardwood with polyurethane , maple, rock , steel , nickel silver , chrome , polycarbonate and nylon
Dimensions
H x W x D (2012.53.1a): 47 3/4 x 14 1/4 x 2 1/4 in. (121.3 x 36.2 x 5.7 cm)
H x W x D (2012.53.1b): 16 3/4 x 50 1/4 x 4 5/8 in. (42.5 x 127.6 x 11.7 cm)
Type
double basses