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NBD Peavey T-40
- Thread starter CletusMarley
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Nice!!!
Im jealous, i hope one crosses my path some day. I pulled the trigger on a couple through reverb but the sellers tried to pull some BS with shipping after the deal was made so I bailed and got refunded. As of late, the prices on them are too high for me to warrant buying one or they just aren’t in good enough shape for me to want one.
Im jealous, i hope one crosses my path some day. I pulled the trigger on a couple through reverb but the sellers tried to pull some BS with shipping after the deal was made so I bailed and got refunded. As of late, the prices on them are too high for me to warrant buying one or they just aren’t in good enough shape for me to want one.
Yeah, that sucks! My wife was fortunate enough to land one that was in exceptional shape. It almost looks brand new. I need to get a trussrod cover for it, however.
My first real bass was a T40. Looked just like that one. I had it a couple years and then sold it and bought a Victory Artist. Shoulda kept both of them. But I wouldn’t play them, and I’m not one for sticking them in a closet and forgetting about them.
Wicked cool factor. Who cares about knobs. Knob collectors aren’t your real friends anyway. They just pretend to be your friend so you’ll let down your guard so they can make a move for your knobs. Great looking bass. Don’t weigh it. That’s almost as weird as collecting knobs. Just saying. And bonus points for the kitty strap.
Rock the ever loving crap outta that bass.
Rock the ever loving crap outta that bass.
I have a soft spot for these. First bass I ever touched was on of these in the band room at my school. Funny enough, the band directors name was Mr. Peavyhouse lol. I actually bought a 1980 in the late 90's for $150. Never gigged it, but LOVED to play it at home, and used in the studio a couple times (sitting). At that time in my life I was guilty of being all about appearance, and that was the only reason I didn't gig it. Looking back that was so stupid of me cause the weight didn't bother me and loved the way it sounded and played. I traded it in the late 2000's for a mixing board. If I still had it, I would gladly use it out.
Funny... the main reason I was interested in the T-40 was its looks. Then I discovered a versatile, great playing/sounding bass.
A nice wide strap makes these just fine. Especially for you younger guys who haven't developed back/neck problems yet... 
You are correct, sir! I have a Levy's 4.5" wide padded strap for mine. Makes it real comfortable for me. My T-40 has the maple fretboard. Yours is rosewood... I heard those are more rare.A nice wide strap makes these just fine. Especially for you younger guys who haven't developed back/neck problems yet...
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I bought one in the mid 1980s. Mint condition with a matching hard case. It was heavy. I played it for a few years and sold it. IIRC I paid $175 and sold it for maybe $150? Or thereabouts.
So EVERY TIME I see a post about a T-40 I think back to mine. The one that got away.
So EVERY TIME I see a post about a T-40 I think back to mine. The one that got away.
I love mine, but it is heavy.
I gigged it once, on accident (thought it was a practice, turned out to be a big party at the guitarists house. I was sore the next day...
Totally worth it!
I gigged it once, on accident (thought it was a practice, turned out to be a big party at the guitarists house. I was sore the next day...
Totally worth it!
I played a few back in the day, easily 11 lbs. +, so the rumors are true, but so what. It's worth it for that level of versatility. My 89' G&L L2k is similar in the range of possible tones, pretty much everything you commonly hear from one bass. The 2K is no lightweight either, 10 lbs +. I think it would wear on me these days, now that I'm a Geezer.
