FlatEric Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 (edited) After a lot of thought, I have decided it is time to let go of some of my Forty's. This will not render me "Fortyless", as I will be keeping at least 5 or six of them and retaining at least 4 of my T-60's, which I am also selling some of. I first played one in the late seventies, along with a T-60 of the same period and the memory stuck with me. All of these ones I'd ever seen were natural so many years later when I saw a Sunburst one, I was intrigued to discover all the other colours - I sort of went a bit mad after that. I now have matching sets of Forty's and Sixty's!! Around three years ago, almost every gig was with a Forty, rotating the different ones I had, which without fail would seek out a player or two in the audience, who wandered up and asked "Whasatmate?" Still does - very few people have seen one in the flesh. I have started to work through some of my other stuff and most recently have been playing my Odyssey and on Saturday took out my new Odyssey, that I bought from PeteTexas - another BC'er. Cracking!! I can't see me ever doing as many gigs with the Forty's, as I have in the past and now think its time to move on, having recently managed to let go of one of the white ones. So, first up is one of the rarest - Red/Maple - the most rare and most desired is Red Rosewood - never got round to one of them. [attachment=66354:1.jpg] [attachment=66355:B.jpg] [attachment=66356:C.JPG] [attachment=66358:d.JPG] [attachment=66359:E.JPG] [attachment=66360:F.jpg] This is as you see it - featured in "T-40 Gear Porn" and "T-40 in Bass Guitars". *Not sure how to link this - perhaps someone can help* Later Blade type, strung with Stadium Elite 45 -105, just broken through the varnish under the 3rd and 5th on the A - hardly noticeable, small mark on the body just above the rear pick-up (can almost be seen on the pic - tiny!). some marks on the back but nothing major - more slight indentations, not scratches, comes with the bullet-proof Peavey Moulded Case. Last gigged this one around May time and has only been out of the case a couple of times since then - strings still very bright. All the usual T-40 features - See the Gear Porn/Bass Guitars entries for full details. A Tanburst/Maple went for £452 + delivery recently, so I'll offer this, more rare one at £465.00 inc delivery to most of the UK. This is a firm price - may be interested in a part trade but no P's or J's - something a bit more unusual. Would make a great Christmas present to yourself! Any questions, will come back to you lunch and evening. Cheers. Edited December 18, 2010 by FlatEric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adledman Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 that is lush! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 Flat Eric in Thinning The Herd Shock! Thought I'd never see the day... That is gorgeous in red - something to do with the dual contrasts with the scratchplate & maple neck. Very best of luck with the sale, sir. Jon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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FlatEric Posted December 13, 2010 Author Share Posted December 13, 2010 [quote name='Bassassin' post='1057707' date='Dec 13 2010, 07:34 PM']Flat Eric in Thinning The Herd Shock! Thought I'd never see the day... That is gorgeous in red - something to do with the dual contrasts with the scratchplate & maple neck. Very best of luck with the sale, sir. Jon.[/quote] Thank you for your wishes, my friend Yep, It is hard to come to terms with but I have decided that after a lot of fun collecting this little lot I can't practically get round all of them. The other Odyssey I bought is as awesome as the one I already had, they are going to be high on the list for some time. I shall still bring out a Forty out every now and then, as I just love 'em to bits but how many do you really [i]Need[/i]?? Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatEric Posted December 13, 2010 Author Share Posted December 13, 2010 Just read my PM's - SOLD - subject to the usual. WOW, that was quick! Anyone who missed that one, sorry - the only "Red" I had! Soreeeeeeeey!!! If you fancy a Forty, the next one is a Sunburst - nowhere near as rare as a Red but still a cracker. Will put up some pics as soon as I can. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatEric Posted December 18, 2010 Author Share Posted December 18, 2010 [color="#FF0000"]Now Sold and should be performing this evening.[/color] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom1946 Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 Debut tonite at our candlelit carol service Cheers Eric! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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