If it was local I would say meet up and take a look. Based on what the T40s are going for now it would be worth it but Peaveys can develop issues over the years and you would want to check it out in person first. With the T40s now "collectability" compared to just a few years ago where they were looked at like a red headed step child and sold with case for only a couple hundred bucks he should be able to unload it locally no problem. With that cash he could then buy a G&L tribute new or a used US model with the money, so that kind of seems like a red flag of having to do a trade being all the way across the country. Also seems like he might have gotten ripped off or bought a pos and looking to unload or scam anyone he can to get rid of it and get something playable out of the money he wasted. But I sell a lot online and look for all these possibilities so maybe its just me. So the fact that's it a cross country deal and then add the hassle of shipping into the equation I would pass. Could start a chain reaction of problems and regret.
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Peavey T40
- Thread starter Bashke81
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A possibility but by no means a certainty.
OP lives in Denmark , population just under 6 million; how many Danish folks do you think are interested in these old Peaveys ?
If the T-40 was in demand the fella wouldn't have bothered trying to trade , they would have already sold it/ bought their own L-2000 and pocketed the change.
they sure got a lot of attention on TB.
i got mine new, probably in the early 80s. i don't remember how long i had it, but it was never a 'great bass' --- always kind of "meh" --- and it was too heavy, even in an era where heavy axes were the thing.
DiabolusInMusic
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A T-40 under 10 lbs is an exception, and a rare one. I would agree that the odd Jazz bass is comparable to a T-40 but a Jazz that heavy is also pretty rare. Most T-40's are 10.5+ lbs - that is a boat anchor of a 4-string bass.
got mine into GAS mode lol found a stunner burst I had to have for $400 and was an endless source of frustration and regret except for knowing it was a monkey I had to get and then get off my back. just like it's counterpart the G&L L2KT, also highly lauded as a do-all bass, it got sold too...
I have a T40, and while I'd never give it up I also don't see using it to play out. I do play it regularly, and enjoy the sonic options it produces. It does a lot of things well, but doesn't really excel at any one thing (plus it's heavy).
mine had more of an inherently bad overall sound that couldn't be dialed out, even flats failed...
FWIW, my USA L-2000 is 9lbs, 5oz.
My T-40 is 11lbs, 1oz.
I just now used a digital postage scale.
I really like the T-40 for recording, but kinda doubt I'll even take it to a jam; I think that to the extent weight is a factor, the sheer size of the body adds to the perception of "heavy".
My T-40 is 11lbs, 1oz.
I just now used a digital postage scale.
I really like the T-40 for recording, but kinda doubt I'll even take it to a jam; I think that to the extent weight is a factor, the sheer size of the body adds to the perception of "heavy".
For the OP: I wouldn’t make this trade as this particular T-40 doesn’t look to be in the best shape based on a lot of the observations from above. This is coming from a very happy T-40 owner that also owns USA and Tribute G&Ls.
The T-40 is quite the polarizing instrument. That said, the weight never bothered me. It is absolutely my go-to bass for heavier genres as the treble detail in the pickups can bring out the best in distortion/OD circuits in terms of distortion character. I may have picked a really good one on top of all that.
The T-40 is quite the polarizing instrument. That said, the weight never bothered me. It is absolutely my go-to bass for heavier genres as the treble detail in the pickups can bring out the best in distortion/OD circuits in terms of distortion character. I may have picked a really good one on top of all that.
Thank you guys for commenting. It really did help a lot Appreciate your feedbacks and heads ups
I’ve decided not to go through with this deal cause I really think the weight might be an issue for me and I really don’t feel like traveling accros the country just to try it.
I’ll keep my L2000 untill something else comes up
I’ve decided not to go through with this deal cause I really think the weight might be an issue for me and I really don’t feel like traveling accros the country just to try it.
I’ll keep my L2000 untill something else comes up
I gig my T40 all the time and I'm 64 years old. I was blessed with a strong back and a weak mind.
No, I wouldn't do that trade. That T-40 has issues that I can see in the pics which already devalue it. Expect other unseen issues too, it's not a well cared for bass.
The weight issue...good luck with that. lol
The weight issue...good luck with that. lol
My T-40 has exactly 10lbs and is built like a tank. To me it feels similar to a Precision in a way, but donˋt ask me why.
I think its a wonderful piece and it has a great sound too, but it depends on your taste. Its about the same question whether a Jazz Bass or a Precision sounds better.
It sounds great and is american made. I would‘nt let go my T-40.
I think its a wonderful piece and it has a great sound too, but it depends on your taste. Its about the same question whether a Jazz Bass or a Precision sounds better.
It sounds great and is american made. I would‘nt let go my T-40.
I think you made the right choice as there is something wrong with that neck. I`m wondering why you want to swap out the Trib? They are stonking basses that are so versatile. Do you just fancy something else?
I'll take the T40 over a G&L Tribute L2000 anyday.
I bought a L1000 back in the 80's it it was a nice playing and sounding bass then the neck started getting screwy developing a back bow that wouldn't come out. I took the bass back to the place where I bought it to fix the neck. They tried until the neck bolt started spinning, truss rod broken. I called G&L to find out about getting a replacement neck which a no-go, I didn't take it to a authorized G&L service center for the neck adjustment, I only took it to the place where I bought it from who's a authorized G&L dealer. I sold it for half of what I paid for it. Meanwhile I found a T40 for $200 around 1986, it's heavy and sustains for hours and it outlived the G&L.
I bought a L1000 back in the 80's it it was a nice playing and sounding bass then the neck started getting screwy developing a back bow that wouldn't come out. I took the bass back to the place where I bought it to fix the neck. They tried until the neck bolt started spinning, truss rod broken. I called G&L to find out about getting a replacement neck which a no-go, I didn't take it to a authorized G&L service center for the neck adjustment, I only took it to the place where I bought it from who's a authorized G&L dealer. I sold it for half of what I paid for it. Meanwhile I found a T40 for $200 around 1986, it's heavy and sustains for hours and it outlived the G&L.
