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Peavey T-40 Club Part 2
- Thread starter Bryan R. Tyler
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iI just commissioned the lightest T-40 ever 30 oz. to pair with my '83 natural. Same Northern Ash but it is a little shorter at 33" and only makes one sound. The good news is that there is an infinitely higher chance of me recording a hit single with the Bulldog T-40 than with the Peavey. 
I just got sucked in to this rabbit hole fairly recently. I’m really digging my T-40.
Sounds like a match made in heaven!
Congrats. The sienna burst is one of the sweetest (and less common) T-40 finishes. Quite a looker!
Local GC just got this in yesterday but a guy was playing it and I had to leave. Went back today and it was still there, couldn’t pass it up for $399, includes original case. Appears to be a 1980 model from the serial number and looks to be in good shape. Strings look and sound like they are from 1980 too lol, I’m sure it will sound even better with some fresh strings. I’m completely new to them but have thought about one for awhile if I found one I could play and the price was right. Get to pick it up in 3 weeks!
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It is. Took my T-40 bass on a golf trip and jammed with a guitar and blues harp.
Got my first hit in 40 years last night with the T-40 bat - line drive to left field.
Living the T-40 life.
I just realized that a 1980 maple board should have a metal nut and this one does not, obviously been replaced. From what I’ve read, the metal nut helped give it a more unique sound. Should I pass on this since it doesn’t have the metal nut?
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My opinion: the metal nut would only affect the open string notes, making them sound like a fretted note (metal string on metal fret or nut). Is this a real and noticeable difference? NO !!!!!
Just my opinion and observation, having played a million basses (exaggeration) with every nut material known to man (probably true). Also, nuts are considered a disposable or replaceable part, often replaced as part of a setup.
GET THE BASS!
I like the metal nut but it's not a dealbreaker. That's such a good price that if you want a metal nut a luthier can make one for you later.
Went back today to have them put new strings on it so I could really get a feel for the tone and I was mistaken, it does have the original metal nut! I didn't even pay attention to the nut yesterday but when I looked at the photo I took, it looked like a bone nut, must have just been the light. Really inspected it today and aside from a tiny little knick up top, its in excellent shape, especially for a 39 year old instrument. I can see my reflection in the pickups and bridge its so clean, tuners are clean too. Im guessing this was kept in the case for years with how old and worn the strings were, doubt it was being played.
I sat there and played it for a good hour today. The amount of tones available is crazy. Even the volume knobs effect the tone with both pickups on. Interesting how the bridge pickup sounds slightly different with the neck volume rolled all the way off then it does with it in the down position with bridge pickup only and vice versa. Phase switch is cool too. Very interesting wiring, does anyone have the schematic for how it's wired? Thanks
I sat there and played it for a good hour today. The amount of tones available is crazy. Even the volume knobs effect the tone with both pickups on. Interesting how the bridge pickup sounds slightly different with the neck volume rolled all the way off then it does with it in the down position with bridge pickup only and vice versa. Phase switch is cool too. Very interesting wiring, does anyone have the schematic for how it's wired? Thanks
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Wow, very clean find for an excellent price. I have 3 T-40s and love them all. Hopefully they took it off of the sales floor and into the case while you wait to be able to pick it up!
Yes I do, the blade pickups do have a bit of a hotter sound. The difference isn't a drastic difference, but it's there. More trebly to my ears.
Agree totally! Although, I’d be hard pressed to pick a favorite.... possibly the blades by a nose.
