FlatEric Posted October 7, 2012 Author Share Posted October 7, 2012 [quote name='vicar' timestamp='1349618123' post='1828313'] Anyone seen a scratch plate like this? [/quote] Yep! This is how all the Peavey's came from new. It is a clear, printed skin - it showed how the controls work. Now quite rare and the one shown has the very rare foam mute, which came with the bass when new and fits into that slot into the front of the bridge! Aha, you say - now I know what that part of the bridge is for! I have [i]never [/i]seen one fitted. This bass also has the early case - I have one, as well. Getting back to the skin - after all these years, it may be quite difficult to get it off, if you wanted to. It would perhaps be best to leave it on but may be a bit odd looking on stage. One another note, it would not sound or play any different to the one you have. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismuzz Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 [quote name='vicar' timestamp='1349619114' post='1828332'] Here............................. [url="http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=320995393532"]http://pages.ebay.co...id=320995393532[/url] [/quote] Wow that's gotta be mint! Never ever seen one like this before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 I've got the same turd coloured fur case too. It's seen better days but smells lovely (of the 1970s, not poo). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 I miss my T40. why did I sell it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razze06 Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 [quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1349648455' post='1828792'] I miss my T40. why did I sell it? [/quote] Did you not think it as too heavy, and you loved your warwick and squire sound better? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 [quote name='razze06' timestamp='1349666895' post='1828863'] Did you not think it as too heavy, and you loved your warwick and squire sound better? [/quote] well yes, but apart from the weight it was great. But it went and became someone else's main bass so that's good! Don't be so logical! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismuzz Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 I'm used to playing a 10+lb 6 stringer so I don't see one of these becoming a problem Is it true that painted body ones are lighter than the natural finish ones? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 whats a reasonable price to ask for a red t40 without any pickups? few dings etc, includes hardcase Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocco Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 [quote name='Ant' timestamp='1349687572' post='1828990'] whats a reasonable price to ask for a red t40 without any pickups? few dings etc, includes hardcase [/quote] Drop Flat Eric a PM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatEric Posted October 12, 2012 Author Share Posted October 12, 2012 [quote name='Ant' timestamp='1349687572' post='1828990'] whats a reasonable price to ask for a red t40 without any pickups? few dings etc, includes hardcase [/quote] Hi. What happened to the pick-ups?? Are you the guy who was putting them in something else? Got any pics of the bass "sans pups" ? Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 yeah they've gone into something else! they were too good to move on, now the body has just been sat under my bed for ages in the case. ill try and sort some photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatEric Posted October 21, 2012 Author Share Posted October 21, 2012 (edited) Hi. A while ago, I said I would do a feature on The "T" series Peavey's - The Forty and the Sixty. Well, I have made a start on this and have had some good news today. Chip Todd, who along with Hartley Peavey, developed the "T" series Basses & Guitars, has very kindly agreed to help me with the feature. So. . . . . [i]if [/i]you have any [i]interesting [/i]questions, perhaps something you have not seen an answer to before, please let me know and I will ask Chip and if relevant, I will include them in the feature. Cheers. Edited October 21, 2012 by FlatEric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismuzz Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 [quote name='FlatEric' timestamp='1350808813' post='1843589'] Hi. A while ago, I said I would do a feature on The "T" series Peavey's - The Forty and the Sixty. Well, I have made a start on this and have had some good news today. Chip Todd, who along with Hartley Peavey, developed the "T" series Basses & Guitars, has very kindly agreed to help me with the feature. So. . . . . [i]if [/i]you have any [i]interesting [/i]questions, perhaps something you have not seen an answer to before, please let me know and I will ask Chip and if relevant, I will include them in the feature. Cheers. [/quote] Very cool! I don't know enough about them to have any decent questions to ask, other than "Will they make any more?". But I'm guessing that the answer is either going to be "No.", or "Yes, but a limited run at an astronomical price." Still, I think they may be better off as they are, makes them kind of enigmatic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Maybe ask if they intended for the designs of both the 40/60 to be as versatile as they are. Were they made on purpose to emulate certain other instruments or is it just a side effect of the specification ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocco Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Has anyone tried a 40 on flats? If so what was the result and which flats did you try? I've always had mine on rotos and I fancy a change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocco Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 I'd like to know what they were aiming for sound wise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatEric Posted October 31, 2012 Author Share Posted October 31, 2012 Hiya mate. I have never fitted and flats on a Forty but one of my Toasters came with flats on it. Don't know what they were - had brown silk ends. VERY Old School! Used it for a college musical thing and both teachers loved it to bits. I have Roto flats on my Guild B301 and they sound very nice. I would try some Roto flats, if I were you. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Wouldn't there be an issue with the red silk possibly passing the nut ? Sounds kinky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismuzz Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 [quote name='Machines' timestamp='1351704714' post='1854432'] Wouldn't there be an issue with the red silk possibly passing the nut ? Sounds kinky. [/quote] This made me giggle for way too long Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocco Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 [quote name='Machines' timestamp='1351704714' post='1854432'] Wouldn't there be an issue with the red silk possibly passing the nut ? Sounds kinky. [/quote] Both mine are on roto and have been for ever, no silky issues at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shockwave Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 Hmm, I reckon I missing a T-40 in my life. Whats the current price on one? Anyone got one for sale? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 £350-£450 depending on condition. Mine is all original with OHSC and was £450. I was going to sell mine a few months ago in a moment of temporary insanity, it's not going to get sold by me unless the price really goes up. They are in my opinion under priced compared to other basses from the era. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocco Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 I reckon you are too shockwave, my nearly mint 82 sunburst blade was £420. I think that is the highest I'd pay, unless you really want a rosewood finger board or one of the rarer colours. If nothing else they are holding their value well at the moment so if for some bizzare reason you don't like it you won't lose out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 There's one for sale here: [url="http://www.thelittleguitarshop.com/Bass.html"]http://www.thelittleguitarshop.com/Bass.html[/url] (scroll down half way, black T-40) for £595, he is dreaming and I know he's had it for sale for at least 12 months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingforaday Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 i'd recommend getting one shipped over from america, there's tons more over there so prices are way lower, obviously you gotta add on shipping and import tax etc but i've bought 2 or 3 from there (yeah i'm a bit mad) and they all worked out around £300 or under Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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