Extensively refinished Peavey TL-5

[Annoying Twit]

This apparently was originally a sunburst bass, which has been sanded and refinished. Looking at the result, I think this wood needs almost no refinish at all. I wonder what the black painted gold hardware would look like close up though.

Does "TL" stand for "Tim Landers", which makes it a 1990s Made in USA bass? As in: http://basschat.co.uk/topic/191599-peavey-usa-tim-landers-signature/

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Peavey-Tl-5-Bass-Guitar-/121410366878?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item1c449f2d9e

[Kiwi]

Peavey made some incredible basses in the 80's and 90's - let down by awful pickups. The Jeff Berlin model is a little cracker and like hens teeth now, the Rudy Sarzo model they made is fabulously easy to play too (in fact if they'd ever offered that as a 5 string my gas may cured sooner).

[Annoying Twit]

I did listen to a youtube video, and did think that the sound was a bit generic. Clearly the playing and recording are both significant variables, but I didn't think the sound was as good as a T40. To my eyes, that looks like some quality wood, however.

Edited August 14, 2014 by Annoying Twit

[kodiakblair]

Looks like the 2nd generation. Those are VFL pickups not the Super Ferrites like the T 40 or the 1st gen.

Can't tell you what the difference is as I've not tracked down any S-F's.

Fine looking bass though, gets a good write up over on TB.