silverfoxnik

[b]**** NOW SOLD **** Thanks for all the interest! [/b] Hi Folks, I recently bought this [b]1979 Peavey T-40[/b] from GreeneKing with the slightly bonkers idea of turning it into a 4-string bass but with low B tuning, i.e. B-E-A-D.. But when I got it 2 weeks ago I decided against that idea as it would have meant spoiling the integrity of the bass, which is pretty much as it was when first made apart from a recently fitted new scratchplate (also comes with the original though). It's in good working order, is set up nicely and plays really well and has a very [b]distinctive tone[/b] - apparently much loved in country rock circles in the good old US of A! The [b]passive circuitry[/b] is very unique and allows the pick ups to be used in either [b]single-coil[/b] or [b]humbucker[/b] mode just by altering the tone controls for each pick up! The sound from the bridge pick up is an absolute joy and the 'thump' from the neck pick up is really good.. You can get a [b]vintage 70s vibe[/b] quite easily but also a more nasally, [b]'80s 'honk'[/b] at the flick of a toggle switch! All in all, it's a very good bass and especially so at this kind of price... Just to be clear, it is a heavy bass though that's never bothered me personally as my Wal and Roscoe Beck are very heavy too..The weight adds to the tone of the bass, so IMHO, is a trade-off worth making! Anyway, here's some pictures that GreeneKing has very kindly let me use, though I will take some more at the weekend in better lighting if I can: [attachment=23932:th_T401.jpg] [attachment=23933:th_T402.jpg] [attachment=23934:th_T403.jpg] [attachment=23935:th_T404.jpg] [attachment=23936:th_T405.jpg] [attachment=23937:th_T406.jpg] [attachment=23938:th_T407.jpg] [attachment=23939:th_T408.jpg] There's a few reasons why I've decided to sell and that's as follows: 1) Because I just can't seem to get on with the feel or size of the neck. 2) I'm not sure this will get used as a normal 4 string ahead of my Wal or BC Rich Eagle (both of which are more comfortable for me to play). 3) Because I'm thinking maybe I should look around and get another 5 string, like a [b]G&L L2500[/b] Tribute or one of the Ibanez ones like the [b]SRX705NT[/b]. I'm also on the lookout for an [b]Aphex Bass Exciter[/b], so [b]trades are definitely possible[/b] depending on what's out there? I paid [b]£220[/b] for this bass so am looking to get as close as I can to that figure for it now. It goes without saying that anyone nearby is very welcome to come and try the bass and yes, I am [b]happy to ship[/b] at buyers expense and risk. Will be well protected and shipped in a [b]Fender Gigbag[/b]. Please [b]PM me [/b]with any questions and thanks for looking! Nik

PM sent..

NOW SOLD!!

[quote name='tischbein' post='460335' date='Apr 12 2009, 07:35 AM']Hmmm... nobody home...[/quote] Sorry. been away for Easter weekend in London.. PM replied to!

B-U-M-P! £55 inc postage, anyone??

[quote name='Sercet' post='459660' date='Apr 10 2009, 10:24 PM']I often see people on this forum selling basses because their wife/girlfriend impose a one in one out rule and others who would like to buy a bass but can't, again because of the wife/girlfriend. Well, my wife has stopped me selling this - she's always liked the look of it (she doesn't play), and when she found out it was made in August '89 (the month/year we got married) she put her foot down. I was going to use the funds raised to but a new EUB...which she insists I go ahead and buy. It's effectively her bass now. Apologies to those who came close to buying it (You should buy Beedster's Wal instead). Steve[/quote] Good decision, if I might say so....

That's a very good price for a Wal, even in this climate! Good luck with it Chris

Now Sold - thanks for the interest!

B-U-M-P!

[quote name='molan' post='456643' date='Apr 7 2009, 06:06 PM']Some interest but nothing concrete so this is still available [/quote] I can't believe this is still here??? I'm not a 6 string player, but this is really something special for the money... Good luck with the sale!

SOLD pendingthe usual..