LukeFRC Posted October 28, 2011 Posted October 28, 2011 (edited) [size=5][color=#b22222]Photos [url="http://photobucket.com/peaveyt40"]http://photobucket.com/peaveyt40[/url] [/color][/size] I got this a month or two back. Did it up, initially hated it thought I would sell it, and then played it live and it's brilliant and very fun to play- so decided to keep it. Still wouldn't mind keeping it but situations change, and in the last 3 months the amount of work my masters course means i have hardly touched a bass- so I don't need as many as I have. The other two are fantastic and I've had years now- this I'm less attached to so here we go. Plus the money can go towards ring fund for a young lady 1980 Peavey T40 in it's case with a truss rod tool I made myself it's not in perfect condition- I've outlined the negatives in the next post but a bloody good bass for the money. How much? £300 sound reasonable? SOLD PENDING Trades you say? Really I would like the money but trade not impossible as I also like basses.. I have a P bass, so don't need another- any other bass sounds good. I like old ones that have been played a bit- otherwise try me. Not a massive fan of pointy bodies mind Wood necked Status? Shark or groove? Jazz bass of some type? A project? Cheap tat and a bit of money? A Nordstrand NPJ4SV pickup set would be nice to fit on the warwick Edited November 9, 2012 by LukeFRC
LukeFRC Posted October 29, 2011 Author Posted October 29, 2011 Bump for Photos..... and condition report... the bad things.... new switches. warped pickguard (i like it like that though) no major bumps but the whole body has been well used. neck has the odd bump or two, not that you notice when playing, it feels like the edges have been rolled too- i guess this is just from playing, there is also a odd stain along the top side of the edge of the fingerboard, you can see a faint dark brown line on the photos- no idea what that is, it doesn't seem to affect the bass though. one of the screws on the g saddle on the bridge seems to be threaded in the head. I didn't find it a problem as with the peavey t40 instructions they want you to use the bridge to change the saddles to match the radius of the fretboard and the micro tilt to affect the action. you may wish to replace this grub screw. the good things- hard case included truss rod works fine- i even made my own truss rod tool that ill include. new strings plays fine and lovely it's a t40- it's built like a tank.
IainRoberts Posted November 1, 2011 Posted November 1, 2011 Ah, this brings back memories, I do miss the old T40. Had a lot of fun, and I may well get one again in the future. Good luck with the sale/trade, I have a Jap Jazz with a deep wine red wood stain that I chucked a Dimarzio Humbucker in...It's become my little work horse
LukeFRC Posted November 1, 2011 Author Posted November 1, 2011 [quote name='IainRoberts' timestamp='1320184944' post='1423618']Ah, this brings back memories, I do miss the old T40. Had a lot of fun, and I may well get one again in the future. Good luck with the sale/trade, I have a Jap Jazz with a deep wine red wood stain that I chucked a Dimarzio Humbucker in...It's become my little work horse [/quote] thanks!
LukeFRC Posted November 1, 2011 Author Posted November 1, 2011 So I went and played this live, and it was a lot of fun... so much so that it's not up for sale no more. I'm currently doing a masters so money is tight and this bass is a luxury, so if you're reading this having searched for a t40 to buy cos that's what you really want feel free to send me a PM, the worst i will say is no!
FlatEric Posted November 2, 2011 Posted November 2, 2011 Ha! It's got you, hasn't it??? Don't know what you are running but when it comes to a change, try Rotosound RB40 or RB45 or Picato 735 LHY or the next size up. Think you'll like what you hear.
LukeFRC Posted November 5, 2011 Author Posted November 5, 2011 [quote name='FlatEric' timestamp='1320222049' post='1423815'] Ha! It's got you, hasn't it??? Don't know what you are running but when it comes to a change, try Rotosound RB40 or RB45 or Picato 735 LHY or the next size up. Think you'll like what you hear. [/quote] only just saw this. I took your advice... kinda, and went for the cheap legacy strings, which are unbranded rotosounds apparently. it has got me, it's just fun to play. I don't need 3 basses, but I would be hard pressed to sell this one
LukeFRC Posted December 3, 2011 Author Posted December 3, 2011 back up for sale. been sat unloved for a month.
LukeFRC Posted December 3, 2011 Author Posted December 3, 2011 hmmm looking at the other sale prices - best value for money about at the moment I would think
allighatt0r Posted December 3, 2011 Posted December 3, 2011 [quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1322911753' post='1457169'] hmmm looking at the other sale prices - best value for money about at the moment I would think [/quote] I'll second this. T40s are proper pukka bits of kit. It's a US made super bass! Come on people!
LukeFRC Posted December 3, 2011 Author Posted December 3, 2011 [quote name='allighatt0r' timestamp='1322914679' post='1457215'] I'll second this. T40s are proper pukka bits of kit. It's a US made super bass! Come on people! [/quote] thanks! Daft low price for something that will last another 30 years. If anyone does have a decent PJ set, pref split J, and a preamp- decent, I'ld be interested.
MarkusWarwick Posted December 4, 2011 Posted December 4, 2011 Hmmmm i might have to offer on this.....
LukeFRC Posted December 4, 2011 Author Posted December 4, 2011 [quote name='MarkusWarwick' timestamp='1323039776' post='1458660'] Hmmmm i might have to offer on this..... [/quote] Postage isn't included, I can get a train to glasgow with it though.
MarkusWarwick Posted December 4, 2011 Posted December 4, 2011 Nice. Whats the full spec on it? Woods? Active or passive?
LukeFRC Posted December 4, 2011 Author Posted December 4, 2011 [quote name='MarkusWarwick' timestamp='1323041040' post='1458688'] Nice. Whats the full spec on it? Woods? Active or passive? [/quote] Ash body, maple neck.... passive, with single and humbuckers on each pup..... [url="http://www.peavey.com/assets/literature/manuals/80370017.pdf"]http://www.peavey.co...ls/80370017.pdf[/url] thats the manual.... there is a T40 thread in the bass bit, at least two forums dedicated to just the T40... built like a tank.... if you read the reviews online the only downside is it's not the lightest of basses, but I've played it live for 2-3 hours no break no problem.
LukeFRC Posted December 6, 2011 Author Posted December 6, 2011 booom! had a wee play at the end of practice... she's nice - big fat powerful bass tone
LukeFRC Posted December 6, 2011 Author Posted December 6, 2011 [quote name='MarkusWarwick' timestamp='1323041040' post='1458688'] Nice. Whats the full spec on it? Woods? Active or passive? [/quote] Markus....! well you added me as a friend, which was nice, and also blocked me sending you any PM's!
LukeFRC Posted December 7, 2011 Author Posted December 7, 2011 it's got toasters, not blades, but sounds awesome...
LukeFRC Posted December 7, 2011 Author Posted December 7, 2011 [quote name='chrismuzz' timestamp='1323300473' post='1461905'] What the f.... THESE ARE PASSIVE??? [/quote] yep. and all the better for it!
chrismuzz Posted December 7, 2011 Posted December 7, 2011 I thought judging by the ridiculous tones they were capable that they had to be active... which was the ONLY thing keeping them off my GAS-list Now I have no excuse! *drools and adds to xmas list*
MarkusWarwick Posted December 7, 2011 Posted December 7, 2011 Ah feck, sorry man, this phones a pain the ass!!!
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