Peavey T40

[Triumph_Rock]

Hi i'm still looking for my first bass guitar.I thought i would look at the second hand market.

I've found a made in the USA Peavey T40.From what i've read on here and on guitar review sites this is a good bass.Loads of different tones.Good built quality.A keeper.

The one i've found is a very good price.And generally in good condition.Comes with a fitted case.But it needs a new toggle switch.

But it still plays good and makes good tone even with out the use of one switch.According to the seller.

So what type of toggle switch do these guitars have?Does Peavey do a replacement?

 

[fenderhutz]

I am sure if you email Peaveys customer service they will respond within a couple of hours on a business day. They always have for me.

 

[FL Knifemaker]

Do a search. You will find lots of T-40 lovers here

 

[JumboFriendly]

T-40's have two toggle switches, pup selector and phase. Mine currently has a broken phase switch, and the bridge pup quit working. The phase switch isn't anything special, a DPDT, 6 contacts I believe.

 

[Triumph_Rock]

Cheers fenderhutz didn't think of that one. Email sent.

I did do a search Knifemaker read my post properly.

Thanks for the information JumboFriendly. When you say phase is that the three way toggle switch? Is the pup only a two way?

Whats a DPDT 6 contacts?

Sorry i am new still and still learning.

 

[downtownblues]

On the bass forum at peavey.com you'll find a link for a wiring schematic posted by Chip Todd. (one DPDT switch and one DPST switch).

PS: I have prettier basses and more expensive basses, but I only love my 40's. If you think you might like it, you will !!

 

[JumboFriendly]

The pup switch is a 3 position switch (neck solo, both, bridge solo) and the phase is a 2 position switch. DPDT = Double Pole Double Throw, and it has 6 points (contacts) where wires attach to it.

 

[stuonbass]

Ross Vallory of Journey toured with one back in 1980. They certainly have a unique tone. Big and fat. Last time I saw one, a guy was playing one in a rock-a-billy punk band and although the music was kind of corny, I loved the tone. Toggle switch is an easy fix, dont sweat it.

 

[Rugaar]

Since you're in Europe, check out this site. They specialize in old Peavey parts and I've read several good reports on their customer service.

PeaveyT60 is a forum that specializes in old Peavey's. (specifically T-60 guitars but they also get into other models) Chip Todd, the designer of the T-series (the 'T' in the name) also posts over there frequently. In fact, I just received an email from him this morning and he's going to send me an obscure part for the old T-20 I just picked up. Very cool.

 

[A9X]

Wiring diagram
http://www.peaveyt60.com/images/T-60 wiring.jpg

 

[cdef]

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[Triumph_Rock]

Hi thanks for the links guys very helpful.

I have registered at the T40 forums. Still awaiting registration email. Been waiting awhile. How long do they take to send the email?

 

[Rugaar]

Hi thanks for the links guys very helpful.

I have registered at the T40 forums. Still awaiting registration email. Been waiting awhile. How long do they take to send the email?

No wait when I registered. I was able to post immediately. Maybe you should send the moderator an email.

 

[Triumph_Rock]

Hi yeah.I re registered using a different email address. Email came straight away. So anybody with an yahoo email address don't bother it wont work.

Well the actual Peavey i'm looking at is a auction on line and is very cheap. Its all original the seller says. Comes with a Peavey T40 case.

From the serial number and looking on Wikipedia.It was built in 1979.

 

[ChrisBowsman]

Looks cool. I just got an old MIA Peavey Foundation (my first bass, also) and I really like it.

 

[FL Knifemaker]

Hi yeah.I re registered using a different email address. Email came straight away. So anybody with an yahoo email address don't bother it wont work.

Well the actual Peavey i'm looking at is a auction on line and is very cheap. Its all original the seller says. Comes with a Peavey T40 case.

From the serial number and looking on Wikipedia.It was built in 1979.

Nice! Same year as mine. No pole pieces on the pickups.

Here's mine with a WD Music vintage pearl pickguard.

 

[EpicSoundtracks]

owner of 4 T40s here. best bang for the buck out there!

 

[A9X]

owner of 4 T40s here. best bang for the buck out there!

Four! Well I've got three and a T60, so I match that, and raise you because I'm better looking.

 

[lug]

Hi yeah.I re registered using a different email address. Email came straight away. So anybody with an yahoo email address don't bother it wont work.

Well the actual Peavey i'm looking at is a auction on line and is very cheap. Its all original the seller says. Comes with a Peavey T40 case.

From the serial number and looking on Wikipedia.It was built in 1979.

That is the very first case as well, the soon changed over to a non rectangle case.

 

[JumboFriendly]

I saw a natural one similar to that in a pawn shop last week. Price was marked at $589. When I picked it up, the fretboard had a huge crack going down it, so I just set it back down and didn't try to haggle. Maybe I'll go in after Christmas and see what they'll go down to.

It's hard to find many basses in pawn shops around here besides Squier P's that are beat to hell and/or covered in stickers. My T-40 was what I'd call a rare find for my area. It's the dark transparent red, made in '83, $80 out the door with a Coffin Case (would have MUCH rather had the original, but it's long gone). I hope I can find another one day, I'd love to have more than one.