#1 Phillips to remove the TR cover and, yep, the trusty Gibson style 5/16" truss rod tool. Or you can make one from a 5/16" hex wrench and 5/16" thin wall deep socket from a pawn shop with a hacksaw and file.
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#1 Phillips to remove the TR cover and, yep, the trusty Gibson style 5/16" truss rod tool. Or you can make one from a 5/16" hex wrench and 5/16" thin wall deep socket from a pawn shop with a hacksaw and file.
mech
Thanks guys. Fingers crossed that this one's a good one.
I've never laid hands on one. Is there anything in particular that I should check or look for that's a problem unique to T40s?
Also, it's gonna have a 1.625" (1 5/8) nutwidth right? If it's 1.75, then I don't even need to make the drive.... can't adjust to old P bass dimensions.
I've never laid hands on one. Is there anything in particular that I should check or look for that's a problem unique to T40s?
Also, it's gonna have a 1.625" (1 5/8) nutwidth right? If it's 1.75, then I don't even need to make the drive.... can't adjust to old P bass dimensions.
I just bought his 91' cousin. Will get some better pics in the sun tomorrow. Really solid feeling basses! Someone put an extra screw on the pick guard.I just picked up a 87' Fury with a hard case for $150. My new favorite bass. The bassist I bought it from set it up awesome, love the way this plays and sounds. Going to gig with it Saturday!
That is a pretty bass. I am still looking out for the 80's Foundations.
There's one on flea bay but it's 500 bucks yikes. It's an 83 looks like normal wear no original case and no original knobs. Natural finish that's crazy right?
Jedi,
I don't know if you've made the drive yet, but, yeah, usually around 1.625".
The biggest thing to do is make sure you're familiar with how all the controls work. Scratchy pots are easy to spot, but you really need to know what all the knobs and switches do, in order to evaluate the bass's electronics. (You may already know all this. If so, I apologize...) OEM replacement parts are getting expensive, so any serious electronic or mechanical flaws could be deal-breakers.
I'm not aware of any "known" issues, although one local tech swears that the T's were known for having less-than-stable necks. I haven't seen much of this firsthand, though.
You didn't say what year this bass was, but if it's an early one, make sure you're comfortable with a slab body. I prefer the contoured T-40s, but I also own a Ric 4003, so what do I know...?
Happy hunting!
Thanks. Didn't make the drive.... we have a close relative that has gotten very sick starting yesterday. I hate cancer!!! Anyways, all nonessential activities have stopped for the moment.
I did snap this screenshot recently so I would know the electronics:
Ok so what's a good price for. A T-20 I bought my 88 foundation pearl white for 100 bucks from the original owner (my guitar player), my 82 T-45 sunburst from a local music store who is a peavy dealer 200 bucks, just bought a 79 T-40 natural finish for 295 + 48 shipping and I'm looking at a 83 T-20 red that's 249 has knobs looks in good shape is that a good price?
$249 is fair if it's in great shape. I've seen 'em for less, I've seen 'em for more.
The only issue is this: Once you own an '83 T-20, you're obligated to then go get its successor, an '83 slanted SF Fury.
$249 for a T-20 that's original and in nice shape is a good deal. If it has the original molded case, it's a very good deal.
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NICE score on the very red T-20! AFAIK, that's a fairly rare color. For $250.00, I'd say you got a deal-and-a-half!
I paid $250 and shipping for a "natural" one with OHSC, and $350.00 including shipping for a "natural" T20FL with OHSC in the last year. I am now the happy owner of one of each of the "T-series" basses. At least I think I am....I have seen a few references to, but never any proof of the existence of a production "T40FL" fretless.
I'd love to have someone tell me with absolute authority whether or not the T40FL was ever a real production model, or simply a couple of salemen samples or prototypes. If it actually was a production model, then my hunt continues.
I paid $250 and shipping for a "natural" one with OHSC, and $350.00 including shipping for a "natural" T20FL with OHSC in the last year. I am now the happy owner of one of each of the "T-series" basses. At least I think I am....I have seen a few references to, but never any proof of the existence of a production "T40FL" fretless.
I'd love to have someone tell me with absolute authority whether or not the T40FL was ever a real production model, or simply a couple of salemen samples or prototypes. If it actually was a production model, then my hunt continues.
I'm happy with the purchase. I want a T-20FL. I have a fretless fender jazz that I would happily sell if I could find one.
USED PEAVEY T-20 4STRING NATURAL FINISH
Bass
Guitar Center Ft. Myers
Ft. Myers, Florida 33901
239-274-1264
$119.99
Medic579, all I can tell you is to keep looking. It took me the better part of a year to find a T20FL that I considered "affordable". There will always be some idiot on Feebay who thinks he can get $600.00-900.00 for one, but I dismissed those out of hand when I was still searching.
The usual places are still a good prospect for finding that elusive target....Craigslist, Elderly Instruments, Music123, GuitarCenter used, etc. I found mine after someone had posted in here looking to find a value on his mom's old bass. After weeks of communication, and several pictures, I made my best offer up front, and a deal was struck.
The deal turned out well for me, but it was a calculated risk. Paying what I considered to be a reasonable retail price for a fairly rare bass I really wanted was made acceptable because I was able to us PayPal, which at least has some protections in place in case the item wasn't up to snuff.
Good luck in your search! In the meantime, you will be able to enjoy the incredible tonal quality of the Super-Ferrite pickup in your new T20, which I think rivals any P-bass pickup I've ever heard! And, you will own one of the most desirable colors ever produced in the old T-series Peaveys.
The usual places are still a good prospect for finding that elusive target....Craigslist, Elderly Instruments, Music123, GuitarCenter used, etc. I found mine after someone had posted in here looking to find a value on his mom's old bass. After weeks of communication, and several pictures, I made my best offer up front, and a deal was struck.
The deal turned out well for me, but it was a calculated risk. Paying what I considered to be a reasonable retail price for a fairly rare bass I really wanted was made acceptable because I was able to us PayPal, which at least has some protections in place in case the item wasn't up to snuff.
Good luck in your search! In the meantime, you will be able to enjoy the incredible tonal quality of the Super-Ferrite pickup in your new T20, which I think rivals any P-bass pickup I've ever heard! And, you will own one of the most desirable colors ever produced in the old T-series Peaveys.
Well how do you guys get all this info like that red is a rare color? How many were made of each color?
They're out there. I see them occasionally on ebay. They will always have a "FL" designation in the decal. Same with all the early fretless Peaveys.
http://www.bing.com/images/search?q...bass&qpvt=Peavey+T+40+fretless+bass&FORM=IGRE
