sbrag Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 (edited) Peavey T20 bass guitar for sale £280 collected or £300 posted in UK mainland. Dating from about 1983 (can't be exact as Peaveys serial numbers aren't totally accurate). Pics at: https://www.dropbox.com/sc/otm5q0ufx7heoc2/AABNFBRnQ0SmPh-mZpA1fMsra A lovely bass in very good condition for its age with a few minor cosmetic dings as you would expect but nothing much and don't show clearly in pics. As far as I know it's all original except the strap buttons where a previous owner fitted strap locks. Also I'm not 100% sure if the natural finish is original or if it has been stripped at some point in its life. Anyway it's a really cool looking bass with loads more charecter than a most things for this price. This is one of the best sounding passive basses I've played, sounds a bit Ric to my ears and cuts through like a jazz due to the Super Ferite pickup. I'm only selling as the neck is a bit too wide for my stumpy fingers and I have too many basses and this deserves a new home. Bass weighs approx 9.5lbs. I'd much prefer collection or possible local delivery up in Bath/Bristol area as i don't have a hard case for it but i will post at buyers cost and risk and it will be heavily bubble wrapped and double boxed. Cash on collection prefered but I'll be interested in trades including an Orange Bass Terror Combo, Orange SP212 or Barefaced Midgit Cabs with cash adjustments as necessary. Not really looking for more basses but you can always try me if you have something interesting,I can only say no. Trades face to face only ta. You are more than welcome to try it out and I'll throw in a cup of tea too. Any questions please let me know. Edited November 29, 2015 by sbrag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 Fantastic! You don't see many of these around, even on Basschat.. GLWTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbrag Posted October 8, 2015 Author Share Posted October 8, 2015 cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocco Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 Super ferrite goodness! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodiakblair Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Very nice T-20. And we don't see many in any condition in the UK. GLWTS If that's what they're worth I better increase my insurance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbrag Posted October 9, 2015 Author Share Posted October 9, 2015 (edited) cheers for that,I'm tempted to keep it for its individuality but need to thin the heard a bit. Its difficult to price this as they arent very common but to me its got to be worth Mexican Fender Money at least and T40s seem to go for £450-500ish so this price seemed fair to me. Im open to sensible offers and trades but not in a rush to sell. Cheers Steve Edited October 9, 2015 by sbrag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodiakblair Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 @sbrag I'd say it's a sensible price given the rarity of the T-20 over here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbrag Posted October 9, 2015 Author Share Posted October 9, 2015 cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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sbrag Posted October 15, 2015 Author Share Posted October 15, 2015 (edited) Bump again. Cash is king but I'm open to trades too. Orange Terror Combo, Sp212 cab, barefaced midgit or other similar cabs considered. Line6 G30 Wireless or similar with cash my way. Also while I dont need any more basses I could be tempted by a nice Jazz, USA Sub Ray or something old and interesting. cheers Edited October 15, 2015 by sbrag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbrag Posted October 19, 2015 Author Share Posted October 19, 2015 back to the top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garry warrington Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 still for sale, i have just picked up a T40 which is fantastic, is this bass a similar quality Thanks Garry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbrag Posted October 20, 2015 Author Share Posted October 20, 2015 (edited) Ive never played a t40 but i know this is a more basic bass in terms of versatility Edited October 20, 2015 by sbrag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodiakblair Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Garry The T 20 was Peaveys answer to the P bass,Normally lighter than the T-40,mines weighs 9lb, but the same robust build quality. The controls are simple like the bass it was to compete with,no turn to 7 for single coil like the T-40 just tone and volume. Great neck too quite a shallow profile 21mm at 3rd and 24 at 12th. 44mm wide at the nut. Won't say any more as I'm kinda biased Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbrag Posted October 21, 2015 Author Share Posted October 21, 2015 (edited) Do say more as biased is good! Also in the interest of clarity, after playing it last night i thought it was worth mentioning the action is a little high for my tastes, which i think is partly down to this bass having the fattest saddles ive ever seen. It is perfecly playable but gets little high on the higher notes. Neck is straight and truss rod works fine. Edited October 21, 2015 by sbrag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodiakblair Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 What's to be said. The T series were introduced as competition for the other two big players, Hartley Peavey had heard Fender were putting pressure on his dealers " If you don't stock our amplifiers we won't supply you with guitars !! " so the plan was design guitars and basses with more features and lower cost. There was an ad run showing a Strat, Les Paul I think and a T-60. All with their prices showing and just one word " WHY ". The T-60 was at least $100 cheaper Your T-20 dropped the fancy electrics to go head to head with the P bass,a job it does great. 83 Fender Japan and Squier Japan are costing a pretty penny these days,your's is ideal for all those 30-somethings wanting a birth year bass or the discerning type looking for the uncommon look but delivers the goods. There you have my biased view on the T-20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbrag Posted October 21, 2015 Author Share Posted October 21, 2015 cheers. i agree, i this had an f on the headstock itd be a couple of grand. Ideal Xmas present for someone born in 1983. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garry warrington Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Hi, Keep me in the loop with this bass, i am trying to decide between yours and a decent jazz or p bass Can the T20 give a p bass type tone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbrag Posted October 21, 2015 Author Share Posted October 21, 2015 Hi Garry Yes it does do a P tone as the pickup is in about the same place but I'd say the Super ferrite pickup does have a brighter tone than and cuts a bit more like a jazz/ric. If you are anywhere near Bristol you are welcome to try it out. Also while i dont have the kit to record sound very professionally I'm happy to record some sound clips on my phone or tablet to give you an idea. Also I'm happy to provide any additional photos or messurements if required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garry warrington Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Hi, i am in the northwest. would you meet halfway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbrag Posted October 22, 2015 Author Share Posted October 22, 2015 I dont have time to do a lot of driving at the moment but could possibly meet around Cheltenham way if that helps, I'll also bring a Vox Amplug so the bass can be tried. Im happy to post too as long as you are but at cost and your risk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbrag Posted October 27, 2015 Author Share Posted October 27, 2015 And up. How does £300 collected £320 posted sound? That is the lowest I will go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass_Guardian Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Looks cracking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbrag Posted October 30, 2015 Author Share Posted October 30, 2015 Back up again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbrag Posted November 2, 2015 Author Share Posted November 2, 2015 Bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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