changed bodies on my t-40- keep the original?

[sgtdemeo]

Ok, So I bought a Natural wood body for my t-40 on the evilbay. is in pretty good shape, and I picked it up for a reasonable price. I just received it today, and put all the hardware from my existing t-40 onto it. (my current one is black, with a rosewood fingerboard). My question is, should I keep the original body, just to have all the original parts together? in other words, if I sell my original body, will it ruin the value? I see the prices going up on these, could they ever be "vintage"?

 

[Gintaras]

The prices are going up on them. I've seen them more then double or even triple in the last year. Bought a 79' almost 2 years ago for $100 and it is easily worth $300. Not sure how high they will eventually go but they are great bass's and I would think that the completely original one's will have the greatest value.

 

[kingpin2512]

I would say keep it. You never know what will happen with the prices.

 

[sgtdemeo]

But, I just Figured I'd throw it out there. Thanks!

 

[COOL AND DEADLY]

I'd keep it. I know someone recommended the T-40 to me with sparkling reviews. If it is what he said it is, people will want them. And since it is vintage piece, the numbers of available T-40's will only decrease.