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Peavey T-40 Club Part 2

#481
I go my 1978 T-40 about 9 months ago and love the tones that I can get out of it. Sure it weighs as much as a Volkwagen Beetle, but I wouldn't play with anything else due to the versatility that I can get out of it. Any chance I can join this little club?

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#482
Picked up my T-40 off Craigslist for $250. Pretty sure it's a 1978, it doesn't have much wear. I love this thing, I can't believe the price.

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BTW if anyone knows where I could get a truss rod cover I'd appreciate it. It's a little thing but I don't think I'll be getting rid of this bass...ever.
 
#484
damnitpat said:
BTW if anyone knows where I could get a truss rod cover I'd appreciate it. It's a little thing but I don't think I'll be getting rid of this bass...ever.
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Keep an eye on eBay. I see parts for T series guitars/basses all the time. It might take a while, but you'll see one eventually. I just bought a set of T-40 pickups. They are the "blade style". I'm not sure what I'm going to do with them yet. I may buy a beat up Epiphone Thunderbird and drop them in that.
 
#485
GreggBummer said:
Keep an eye on eBay. I see parts for T series guitars/basses all the time. It might take a while, but you'll see one eventually. I just bought a set of T-40 pickups. They are the "blade style". I'm not sure what I'm going to do with them yet. I may buy a beat up Epiphone Thunderbird and drop them in that.
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I had a T-40 Natural that I recently rehabbed and the only thing I couldn't find was the truss rod cover. After I sold it, I found two - each for $25. I'd have passed on that larceny.
 
#487
GreggBummer said:
Keep an eye on eBay. I see parts for T series guitars/basses all the time. It might take a while, but you'll see one eventually. I just bought a set of T-40 pickups. They are the "blade style". I'm not sure what I'm going to do with them yet. I may buy a beat up Epiphone Thunderbird and drop them in that.
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Overnight ebay has new listings...If anyone is looking for any original parts, someone took one apart and is selling the pieces. Unfortunately for me the truss rod cover is being sold with the full neck still attached to it...

And I like your thunderbird idea, that could turn out pretty rad.
 
#490
lowendblues said:
Dude! Pick up your room! ;)
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GreggBummer said:
I was going to say the same thing, but, that is the way my room looked when I was 15. Bass, amp, mess.

My daughters room looks the same way.... Drums. Mess.
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>< Ouch guys! haha the place is a wreck, got a pedal board on the way which should help at least that corner of my room.

I may be a little too content in my bachelorhood...Guess I have to clean my room before I post pictures to talkbass again.
 
#491
I love my T40. 1979, OHSC, everything clean as a whistle for $325. Just got it about a month ago and haven't put it down since. I'll have to admit the neck shape is not my favorite but that is of little consequence when I hear that sweet, sweet tone. Just found out that Norwood Fisher was playing a T40 in the early days of Fishbone. How cool is that? Can I get a number please, or do I need to post a pic for that? If so I'll do it tonight.
 
#493
damnitpat said:
Picked up my T-40 off Craigslist for $250. Pretty sure it's a 1978, it doesn't have much wear. I love this thing, I can't believe the price.
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Serial numbersSerial numbers correlate to shipping dates of US models only. 1978 to 1995. Imports designated by EX, EXP, or BXP are not serialized by year.
8Mxxxxxx ............................................1978
0000xxxx t/m 0030xxxx ........................1978
0031xxxx t/m 0047xxxx ........................1979
0048xxxx t/m 0065xxxx ........................1980
0066xxxx t/m 0099xxxx ........................1981
0100xxxx t/m 0129xxxx ........................1982
0130xxxx t/m 0169xxxx ........................1983
0170xxxx t/m 0199xxxx ........................1984
0200xxxx t/m 0239xxxx ........................1985
0240xxxx t/m 0259xxxx ........................1986
0260xxxx t/m 0339xxxx ........................1987
0340xxxx t/m 0359xxxx ........................1988
0360xxxx t/m 0419xxxx ........................1989
0420xxxx t/m 0439xxxx ........................1990
0440xxxx t/m 0519xxxx ........................1991
0520xxxx t/m 0599xxxx ........................1992
0600xxxx t/m 0639xxxx ........................1993
0640xxxx t/m 0769xxxx ........................1994
0770xxxx >>.........................................1995

Not totally inclusive of all serial numbers but will give you an idea.
 
#494
Hello guys,

sorry for my very bad english... I live in belgium, I never seen a t40 for sales in my country.I'm really really interested by this " roots " bass .

Where can i find one ?
On ebay ?

I found 2 or 3 t 40 but always in the usa, none in europe :crying:

How much must I pay for one of these beauty ?
400/500 eur ? Less/more ?

Thanks for your help
 

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