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07-21-2008, 08:11 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Lakeland, FL | | | Very Early T-40
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I bought this a while back from Scottpro1969. This is his well worded description:
>>>Here I'm putting up for auction an extremely rare and one of the earliest T-40's in existence. For those of you that know about T-40s, this one is a six digit serial number. It precedes the 8M, eight digit numbers. It is dated to early 1978.
Another feature that was only on the earliest production models is the headstock outline tracing goes around the truss rod cover. These were scrapped early on as the women on the production floor had a difficult time getting the tracing evenly around the TRC. Thus, the tracing known as the norm stops at the TRC. This story comes from Chip Todd himself, the creator of the T series instruments.
I rescued this bass from a pawn shop. It has it's share of bumps, bruises, nicks, and buckle rash. I will say that the neck is one of the best I've ever played. When I bought it last year, I checked the truss rod to make sure it worked. It was at full relief. This bass had never been properly set-up. It adjusted just fine and I now have the action really low with no buzzing at all. It's just a great neck. There are nicks on the edges, but there is almost no fret wear.
The bridge is in great condition, no rust or pitting. Toaster pickups are great. Replacement phase switch which is not working. They're easy to come by to replace.
There is a hairline crack at the neck heel of the body. It doesn't affect anything in any way. It's purely cosmetic. Don't be scared away because of this, it's not a problem.
When I bought it, it didn't have a HSC. I bought an original stock T-40 teardrop case. Brown lining intact. All latches work fine. Here are a couple of pics<<<
The bass hasn't left my home since it arrive from Scott and I have since fixed the (non original) phase switch. It plays like a dream and sounds FANTASTIC!!
$400 plus shipping, paypal prefered.
Here are some pics I took......
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07-21-2008, 08:13 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Lakeland, FL | | | Feel free to run trade offers by me but I'd prefer cash and I need to thin out my collection.
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07-21-2008, 08:44 PM
| | bass guitarist. | | Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: usa, virginia, richmond | | | dang. i still want one.
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07-21-2008, 08:46 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Lakeland, FL | | Quote:
Originally Posted by jim primate  dang. i still want one. | Send me paypal and I'll have it on the way to you in the morning  |
07-21-2008, 09:17 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Livermore, CO | | | Guys, this is a rare bass. I've since learned that the outline around the TRC was only used on the basses made in the first month of production. If I had the cash I'd buy it back. It is truly a great bass.
Neil is a great guy to deal with. Someone is going to get really lucky with this bass.
Scott
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07-21-2008, 10:34 PM
| | Banned | | Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal | | | whats it sound like? can it be used as a main bass or is it more a collectors item? |
07-21-2008, 10:36 PM
| | bass guitarist. | | Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: usa, virginia, richmond | | Quote:
Originally Posted by FingeringAm whats it sound like? can it be used as a main bass or is it more a collectors item? | this bass'll do anything you need it to.
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07-22-2008, 02:10 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Lakeland, FL | | Quote:
Originally Posted by FingeringAm whats it sound like? can it be used as a main bass or is it more a collectors item? | It sounds exactly like a T-40 should. Very versatile, the passive system provides a huge range of tone. |
07-22-2008, 06:59 AM
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Web Wookiee for several folks | | Join Date: May 2007 Location: Saint Louis, MO | | | Man O' Man...I need this bass.
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07-22-2008, 07:52 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Lakeland, FL | | Quote:
Originally Posted by redstrand Man O' Man...I need this bass. | PM replied, very cool offer indeed but the T-40 is still available.
Come one come all, this is your chance to own a classic!! A VERY EARLY example of a classic   If I could play worth a damn, I'd put up sound clips  |
07-22-2008, 09:34 AM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: May 2008 Location: Richmond Va | | | E-mail sent. |
07-22-2008, 10:50 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Lakeland, FL | | Thanks again for the offers but I could really use the cash. My RC car addiction and the kids being home from school is getting expensive
I'm also going to post my PINK Peavey B-Ninety later today if anyone is familiar with it and is interested in that one, let me know. |
07-22-2008, 03:43 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Lakeland, FL | | | OK......One and only price drop!!
$400 shipped Fedex ground within the CONUS, paypal ONLY. |
07-22-2008, 09:32 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Lakeland, FL | | Bump for the nightshift  |
07-23-2008, 02:13 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Belgium (Antwerp) | | | I can't believe this!! No takers at all for this versatile beauty?
If I wasn't living an ocean away and just bought a T-40, I would be all over it ...
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07-23-2008, 05:02 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Lakeland, FL | | Quote:
Originally Posted by perogato02 I can't believe this!! No takers at all for this versatile beauty?
If I wasn't living an ocean away and just bought a T-40, I would be all over it ... | I dunno............. 
I'll throw in a free Blackwood Knives T-Shirt Bump |
07-23-2008, 05:17 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: USA | | | How much does the bass weigh? |
07-23-2008, 06:09 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Lakeland, FL | | Quote:
Originally Posted by war_n_peace How much does the bass weigh? | I'm going to guess, 12 1/2 lbs. It's lighter than my Dark Stared T-45!!
If you want an exact weight, I can provide it.
EDIT: I'm getting 10.2 lbs on my digital scale. I'm not trusting it. This 78 does weigh a little less, by feel than my 79. I'll try to get another scale.
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07-23-2008, 10:49 PM
| | | I can't believe this super early production monster is still up looking for a new home. Poor thing  Everyone needs to be owned by a T40 
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07-24-2008, 01:07 AM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: deerfield beach florida | | | sent you a PM, not regarding this bass... so free bump | | Thread Tools | Search this Thread | | | | 
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