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Need Help Determining Value of Vintage Find

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by kintrap, Jan 4, 2015.

  1. Jan 4, 2015 #1
    kintrap

    kintrap

    Apr 6, 2014
    Kansas
    A few months ago, I found this beauty of a bass, an old Peavey T-40, in it's original case, and it's in really great shape. It looks like it hasn't been taken out of that case in years. I usually see these things going for $400 or so, but I feel like this one may be more valuable, as it has the slightly rarer sunburst finish, but also it is a factory fretless, which although I have seen a couple online, I haven't seen any for sale, or any with this finish. I plan on keeping this gal for a while, but I wanted to know just how special she is. If anyone has a good guess, let me know.
     
  2. Jan 4, 2015 #2
    bholder

    bholder Affable Sociopath Gold Supporting Member Supporting Member

    Sep 2, 2001
    Vestal, NY
    Received a gift from Sire* (see sig)
    Ooooh. No clue on the value, but I'd buy it for $400 and think it was a good deal.
     
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  3. Jan 4, 2015 #3
    Johnny Alien

    Johnny Alien

    Jan 24, 2003
    Harrisburg, PA, USA
    You need to be a supporting member to start "what is this worth" threads. That aside, having a fretless neck rarely adds value to a bass. If anything it seems like the fretless neck versions are usually a bit lower due to the niche market. In addition while the Peavey T-40 is a great bass neither the company or that line has really found a hold in the vintage market. It looks like a great bass so enjoy it. It's nice to know that there are still hidden gems and US made basses from years ago that people cane still afford with relative ease.