FlatEric Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 (edited) [size=4]Sunburst T-40 For Sale[/size] After a lot of thought, I have decided it is time to let go of some of my Forty's. Pictured below. 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 and just sold "Old Red". This is as you see it - featured in "T-40 Gear Porn" and "Who's got twins". I have two of this era and the only difference between them is some [i]very small[/i] scratches in the back of the upper horn - you can just about see them if you click to enlarge the image. The one I am keeping is the bottom one in the picture - there is not a mark on that one - as it left the factory. This one is the later Blade Pick-up which are slighly brighter and more powerful than the "warmer" Toasters and has the last of the line larger Bat type switches. Same features as all the other T-40's. Comes with the Bullet-proof Peavey moulded case. This one is perhaps my "most gigged" Forty and has never missed a beat. Strung with Stadium Elite 40 - 100, only rehearsed with a couple of times and gigged with ones, so LOADS of life left in them. If you are after a Blade T-40, you would really struggle to get much better than this. £415.00 Delivered to most parts of the UK EDIT Bass in Case Ignore the colour - lighting - shade is as above pics May be interested in a part trade but no P's or J's - something a bit more unusual. Anyone got a mint RB 650 Ibanez?? Black?? After one to partner my red one. Anything similar?? Would make a great Christmas present to yourself! Any questions, will come back to you lunch and evening. Cheers. Edited December 16, 2010 by FlatEric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom1946 Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 Just bought the red one and now this must.................resist.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry_B Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 Argh! Don't tempt me Eric! Must resist... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markinson Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 Such a lovely bass!!! FlatEric, nice to "read" you. Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatEric Posted December 15, 2010 Author Share Posted December 15, 2010 [quote name='markinson' post='1059659' date='Dec 15 2010, 03:45 PM']Such a lovely bass!!! FlatEric, nice to "read" you. Regards[/quote] Hi - we have spoken before - on the forum, nice to hear from you again. If you mean "Read" me, I try to add to it as often as I can. Keep popping back, always something different. All the best. Eric. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocco Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 This is gorgeous! I've toyed with the idea of getting a rail to accompany my toaster. Sadly no funds ATM T-40s are literally amazing by the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatEric Posted December 15, 2010 Author Share Posted December 15, 2010 [quote name='cocco' post='1059994' date='Dec 15 2010, 08:27 PM']This is gorgeous! I've toyed with the idea of getting a rail to accompany my toaster. Sadly no funds ATM T-40s are literally amazing by the way.[/quote] One fine day, my Forty loving friend, I will turn up with a couple of Blades (and a Rail) you can buy me beer (several) and I can watch you thrash the living daylights out of them. Ohhhhhhhhhh Yyyyyyyesssssssssssss!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MythSte Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 [quote name='cocco' post='1059994' date='Dec 15 2010, 08:27 PM']This is gorgeous! I've toyed with the idea of getting a rail to accompany my toaster. Sadly no funds ATM T-40s are literally amazing by the way.[/quote] After our chat the other day this really isn't what I needed to see right now!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocco Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 Do it MythSte! You shan't regret it, I can garauntee you that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocco Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 TBH Eric i think I may have to come visit you. I've been keeping up with your blog. What a collection you have! We share very similar tastes. I shall bring beer indeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatEric Posted December 16, 2010 Author Share Posted December 16, 2010 [size=4]BASS in CASE[/size] Ignore the [color="#8B0000"]COLOUR[/color] actual shade is as per the original pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theosd Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 Oh man... I've not seen a sunburst one before and it. is. awesome. I really can't justify the expenditure but is there anything in my sig you would be interested in trading/part exchanging with? I also have an akai headrush 2, ebs octabass (grey) and boss ce-2b all in a kinsman pedalboard case with soundlab power supply I'd happily move on... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WonderHorse Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 Damn you Eric. If I'd not just splashed out on an Ampeg I'd snap this up straight away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razze06 Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 Want. Can't afford. The T-40 is one of the most awesome, inspiring and satisfying bass to play I've ever owned or used. Mine gets instinctively picked up for live work ahead of anything else, and I have to make a concious effort to put it down and use anything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MythSte Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 If your interested in a nice Jazz for trade let me know... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MythSte Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 just re-read the original post. Nvm! ^_^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatEric Posted December 17, 2010 Author Share Posted December 17, 2010 [quote name='theosd' post='1061302' date='Dec 17 2010, 08:46 AM']Oh man... I've not seen a sunburst one before and it. is. awesome. I really can't justify the expenditure but is there anything in my sig you would be interested in trading/part exchanging with? I also have an akai headrush 2, ebs octabass (grey) and boss ce-2b all in a kinsman pedalboard case with soundlab power supply I'd happily move on...[/quote] Also in Red, Wine, White, Black, Natural and. . . . Tanburst. Luvverly!! [quote name='WonderHorse' post='1061335' date='Dec 17 2010, 09:35 AM']Damn you Eric. If I'd not just splashed out on an Ampeg I'd snap this up straight away.[/quote] You will have one, some day - You will have one, some day - You will have one, some day - You will have one, some day - You will have one, some day - You will have one, some day - Just keep saying it and it will happen! [quote name='razze06' post='1061346' date='Dec 17 2010, 09:42 AM']Want. Can't afford. The T-40 is one of the most awesome, inspiring and satisfying bass to play I've ever owned or used. Mine gets instinctively picked up for live work ahead of anything else, and I have to make a concious effort to put it down and use anything else.[/quote] Howdy, fellow Forty owner! I couldn't agree with you more!! Why do you think I have ended up with so many!! I think I will keep three of the Toasters and 3 of the Blades. No, make that four of the blades. . . . AAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHH here we go again!! Keep on thrashing that Forty, lad - you know it can take it!! Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trois6 Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 Awesomeness ! Just want it =) Hope you can send this to France ! =>MP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatEric Posted December 20, 2010 Author Share Posted December 20, 2010 [quote name='Trois6' post='1064066' date='Dec 19 2010, 09:58 PM']Awesomeness ! Just want it =) Hope you can send this to France ! =>MP[/quote] Bonjour!! Replied to your questions. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WonderHorse Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 So, what's the difference between a blade and a toaster. Different sound? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry_B Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 Apparently so, although I've heard both and can't tell much difference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schnozzalee Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 Best finish IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike257 Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 This is stunning - are you sure you don't want to swap it for my black one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesso Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 Not usually my thing, but my golly gosh that is pretty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatEric Posted December 20, 2010 Author Share Posted December 20, 2010 [quote name='WonderHorse' post='1064364' date='Dec 20 2010, 10:47 AM']So, what's the difference between a blade and a toaster. Different sound?[/quote] There can be quite a bit. The Blades are definately more powerful and brighter. The most mellow one I have is the Tanburst/Rosewood. It could be said that the the Rosewood adds to the warmth but the pick-ups are not as "Biting" One the other hand, the Natural one in the centre of the group of three, in the first pic, is without doubt the most powerful and biting T-40 I have. Put the two together, same amp settings/EQ and between the two of them, there is a big difference. Horses for Courses. [quote name='mike257' post='1064578' date='Dec 20 2010, 01:13 PM']This is stunning - are you sure you don't want to swap it for my black one [/quote] Thanks for the offer - I am trying to slim down on the Forty's. Mine's called "Blackie" who now goes with "Snowy" as "Chalky" has now gone! Did you get all of that?? I think it started off naming our cars and it sorted drifted over into the guitars! Madness, really! Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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