Peavey T40: black/maple

the art guy · #1 12-16-2010, 12:25 PM

EDIT: see new info in post #10 below.

I picked this up with the idea of cleaning it up and using it, but too much else to do. This is an all-original T40 that I bought from the original owner. He hadn't played it much since the '80s, which shows. Everything works, but it needs cleaned up: there's a little oxidation on almost all the metal parts, and the frets are dirty. The bass shows some wear, but not much for its age other than the oxidation.

I haven't done a thing to this bass since I got it, so it's as is, but would be a great project for someone who wants to put in a little elbow grease and get it set up to play. Best part is it comes with the original case, which is awesome (and worth quite a bit on its own). The case is in better shape than the bass too.

Asking $300 shipped to the continental US.

the art guy · #2 12-16-2010, 12:28 PM

Oh, and a bonus: I'll throw in the original owner's period-correct coiled guitar cable with it!

(Hell, if you're local, I'll throw in an old beater amp too....but it's not worth shipping.)

the art guy · #3 12-17-2010, 06:45 AM

bump for Friday!

NKBassman · #4 12-17-2010, 07:30 AM

Very tempting! Unfortunately I need another bass like a hole in the head, and I just ordered a new cab.

Best of luck with the sale.

the art guy · #5 12-17-2010, 07:53 AM

Would also sell locally for $285 OBO, and I'm willing to drive a good way to make that happen (Chicago, Mpls, KC, etc, people - would meet halfway or whatever to work something out).

the art guy · #6 12-18-2010, 07:08 AM

Saturday morning brings some price adjustments: 300 shipped or 285 locally.

Stinsok · #7 12-18-2010, 07:17 AM

Possibly trade for an ATK 305?

the art guy · #8 12-18-2010, 07:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stinsok

Possibly trade for an ATK 305?

No thanks - I appreciate the offer though.

the art guy · #9 12-19-2010, 05:54 AM

Sunday morning (coming down) bump.

the art guy · #10 12-19-2010, 06:15 PM

UPDATED INFO:

I spent a little time with this today. I'm happy to say that the truss rod is fully functional, and I have no doubt that the bass could be set up to your taste. I also cleaned up some of the body and metal parts a little. The frets are still a little gunky, but in good shape.

Taking offers........

the art guy · #11 12-19-2010, 07:45 PM

A few updated pics after some cleanup:

the art guy · #12 12-20-2010, 07:41 AM

Deal of the day! If you buy this vintage Peavey, I will throw in this vintage cable, purchased by the original owner with the bass in the early '80s! (Santa placemat not included.)

Porkbun · #13 12-20-2010, 03:23 PM

Nooo why does this always happen! I just bought a laptop a few minutes ago and now im broke!

I hope someone buys my ESP off of ebay soon so I can snag this bass!

the art guy · #14 12-21-2010, 07:24 AM

Today is the day........to buy a T-40. This one. You know you've been curious...

morguedoc71 · #15 12-21-2010, 07:50 AM

Beauty...if it were Tobacco burst, I'd have been all over it (although this one gave me pause, I don't need another black/maple bass!).

Bump for Peavey goodness!

Vintage Guy · #16 12-21-2010, 08:33 AM

PM sent!

the art guy · #17 12-21-2010, 02:18 PM

Still available for now.....and I should mention that I'd negotiate a good package deal if someone wanted the T40 and this Fender Bullet body also:

'81 Fender (USA) Bullet loaded body

the art guy · #18 12-21-2010, 02:27 PM

Question was asked about the serial number, so I'll post it publicly too: it starts with 005, which I think dates the bass to 1980.

the art guy · #19 12-22-2010, 07:00 AM

Pre-holiday bump.

Legattabass · #20 12-22-2010, 02:14 PM

If I had the money, I'd be all over this. My first real bass was a t-40, but I never learned to appreciate it before I sold it. Bump for a wonderful, extremely cost effective bass.