On View
Musical Crossroads Gallery
Exhibition
Musical Crossroads
Created by
Peavey Electronics, American, founded 1965
Used by
Fisher, John Norwood, American, born 1965
Subject of
Fishbone, American, founded 1979
Date
1980s
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)
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].
Classification
Musical Instruments
Type
double basses
Topic
Funk (Music)
Punk (Music)
Rock and roll (Music)
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
Object number
2012.53.1ab
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd52314372b-6749-4b49-ae67-7e5af1e44103

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