NBD: It finally came to fruition!

Very good bass. I have one and just don't play 4s anymore or it would be staying.
Have fun and there's a huge array of tones available once you work it out. There's also some YT videos and a crib sheet on them.


Be prepared for the rash of weight memes, most of which aren't original or funny.

 

Congrats. You are now a Blade Runner.

But I'd get the Yamaha, too.

 

Truth...Back in the late '70s I worked in a music store that sold PV and every one of the T-40s and later T-45s sold there were very heavy including the two T-40s of mine but I was younger back then and could handle it. The T-20s came out a few years later and were a bit lighter. All three models are excellent basses and sound great. I really liked the sound of the pickup in my T-20.

 

Sweet score. Rock it!!!

 

Congrats! I love mine and record with it often ( and mine is a natural like yours). You have the blade pickups so its 1982 or newer....if you have any questions about the electronics, I did a pretty comprehensive "Users Guide" video a few months ago on the electronics/operations (including the phase bridge coil swap)....

Link here if you are interested:
Rib13 Bass - Peavey T-40 Bass (T-60 Guitar) Pickups/Electronics User's Guide - YouTube

 

Every time I see a p40 close up pictures an image of a tank pops up in my head - this thing looks like its built like one
Enjoy!!!

 

While I congratulate you on acquiring an awesome bass, I caution you against thinking this is the "summit". Every time I thought I got to the summit, I looked up and there was another one.

 

Congratulations!

 

Congrats! Looks like it’s in really good condition. Amp too! Which amp? Just asking.

 

congrats!

 

Congrats! I had a buddy that had one of those back in the day. Great basses, really a classic from that era. Enjoy! Did it come with the Peavy ohsc?

 

Great patina on that one. Enjoy the plethora of passive toanz!

 

But be wary of false summits - many perish in search of Shangri-la...

(Well, sell favourite gear to replace it with "better" gear and forever regret it...)

 

Every time I see a T40 posted in TB I inevitably remember the time I went to check the bass player I was going to replace in this band. Yep, his T40 bass sounded great, the guy knew all the covers note by note, but...
both E and A strings were out of tune
and he played like that for two sets
Congrats on your new bass!

 

Yay!!!! Note: forklift not included.

 

Make friends with a chiropractor.

 

Congrats!

And don't worry about your skills... slow, steady and daily is the fast track. Just play today and enjoy the tone beast.

 

Score! What kind of amp did you get with it? Also you can find the manual for those basses on Peavey's website, in case you need it. Helps explain the um...unorthodox tone function.

 

Congratulations - what a score!
Beautiful bass and I'm really impressed with the effort that went in to matching the grain of the different body pieces. Any idea what sort of wood it is? Looks like hardwood.
(... I bet it's heavy )
Regardless of what any of us say, enjoy your prize and play it loud and proud!