Act on Peavey T-40? Or wait for better?

[ishouldbeking]

I've got one in that same natural-ash finish that I'll never get rid of... sounds great, plays great, unkillable despite coming to me already pretty beat-up. Had another black T-40 before that which didn't sound quite as good, but it was quite a beauty... eventually I sold it and kept the roadworn ash one. Great basses, if you've got the fortitude to carry one. During the year or so when I was playing one of these as my main bass, my shoulders bulked up to the point where my shirts started to fit a bit too snugly, haha. Since I got my Ric my buffness has receded a bit, alas.

 

[MNAirHead]

Sorry for the fast post above....

The reason to hold is from your perspective and spot, comfort may not be there. I'd suggest you play a few and then test the T40...

Out of the Tseries 40s are my least favored.. T45s are "prettier" and a little less cash..

Unfortunately if you've played other Peaveys (Fury, fopundation etc) the necks are not the same sleek and fast version.

Without knowing more about your playing level, touch and desired sound, much of what you're hearing are "I love my T40"

PM me with details and specific questions if I can help

Tim

 

[lug]

I've owned a T40 since 1978 and I've gotten more compliments on it's sound over the years than any other bass I own. I own a lot.

 

[panama]

I had a T40 and enjoyed it. They have a tone that can cop a ric pretty nicely.

 

[kjpollo]

I had one back in the early 80's and traded it after a couple of years.
About 2 years ago, I went out and got another one. They are just absolute tone monsters! Plus they have very advanced electronics for a passive bass. Separate volume and tone controls for each pickup with a 3 way selector toggle switch instead of a blend control. I know, sounds primitive, right?
Wrong.
The big feature is that when you have the selector set for both pickups, the tone controls become coil splitters. When you set the tone at 7 or higher for either pickup, that pickup becomes a single coil. Below 7-the pickup is a humbucker. You can run 'em both as 'buckers or both as single-coils or you can mix and match. Expands your tone palette IMHO.

Like everyone says, though, weight can be a problem. I'm pretty lucky, mine's "only" about 11.5 lbs and its a natural finish. Supposedly, those are heavier on average than the solid colors-but the solid colors are less common and generally a little more pricey than a natural.

 

[Tyler Jones]

Wow I cannot believe how much great feedback I've gotten you guys truly are amazing and even as it's getting old now thanks... AGAIN hahaha. I guess MNAirHead you should probably be expecting a PM sometime soon?