U.S. Peavey Club

[bigtone23]

That's $700 worth of those P knobs on that bass.

I probably have over $700 total.

Yeah, I probably have $700 worth of P knobs too LOL.

I have eight of them. What's that worth? Prolly close to $200. People pay CRAZY money for those knobs

I have 9 of 'em, all on basses, my 84 Foundation had them stock, the other 6 I had to find aftermarket. They are expensive on the used market, but they are so cool!
The same era triangle string trees are also cooler than most trees and go for kinda crazy $$, too.
Same with those blue/white/grey/black amp knobs from the 79-87 era of amps. Tough to find those for less than $5 each. Both versions of the 70s aluminum amp knobs also have a premium on the market, especially if they didn't lose the black circlular sticker insert thingy.
Hmm... Peavey inadvertently made their accessories expensive and collectable by being so unique.

 

[ardgedee]

triangle string trees are also cooler than most trees and go for kinda crazy $$, too.

I have to confess, I kinda hate that string tree. It looks awesome, but I want a tree that holds the A string down too.

I don't hate it enough to replace it, though.

 

[JEDI BASS]

How's this coming along? The suspense is killin' me!

I made the hole for the pickup, in the pickguard, using a drill and file. It turned out better than expected! Then I started routing. The borrowed Dewalt 618 router died on me shortly after starting the job. Evidently, they go through magnet rings VERY often. And this one has less than and hour of use on it, SMH!! I am currently waiting on Loctite 680 and a magnet ring to arrive.

 

[mech]

.....The borrowed Dewalt 618 router died on me shortly after starting the job. SMH!! I am currently waiting on Loctite 680 and a magnet ring to arrive.

....if I didn't have bad luck I'd have no luck at all. I feel your pain.

 

[Could Be Better]

Hey guys!

First post here. There is a T-40 at a local pawn shop here for $299 in a sunburst finish. I would’ve picked it up on the spot, but for some reason it has a T-20 neck. Is it still worth that price?

 

[BassikLee]

All day long!!

 

[mech]

There is a T-40 at a local pawn shop here for $299 in a sunburst finish. I would’ve picked it up on the spot, but for some reason it has a T-20 neck. Is it still worth that price?

If the body is in good shape and has all original parts it's well worth it. The T-20 neck has 21 frets and the T-40 has 20 frets so it's shorter. This creates the problem of the 12th fret on the T-20 being in the wrong place for the 34" scale. The intonation can't be set without the bridge being moved forward which is just about impossible to do well. The good thing is that the T-20 neck should be an easy sell here, if in good shape, and T-40 necks are available. If you end up with a nice sunburst T-40 for $400 total ya done good, IMO.

 

[Could Be Better]

If the body is in good shape and has all original parts it's well worth it. The T-20 neck has 21 frets and the T-40 has 20 frets so it's shorter. This creates the problem of the 12th fret on the T-20 being in the wrong place for the 34" scale. The intonation can't be set without the bridge being moved forward which is just about impossible to do well. The good thing is that the T-20 neck should be an easy sell here, if in good shape, and T-40 necks are available. If you end up with a nice sunburst T-40 for $400 total ya done good, IMO.

Awesome! Thank you for your response! I think I may have to pick it up next pay day, if it’s still there. Ha!

 

[Could Be Better]

I’d pick it up sooner if I didn’t just buy this off the TB classifieds haha

 

[mech]

Red with rosewood is pretty rare. Like the Mother of Toilet seat pickguard.

 

[Could Be Better]

Red with rosewood is pretty rare. Like the Mother of Toilet seat pickguard.

Is it? Are there more rare finishes? I don’t know much about the T-40, but I’ve always wanted one.

Hahaha! I was thinking of replacing it with a tort. Does anyone know a good place to get a T-40 pg?

 

[LowEZ]

I’d pick it up sooner if I didn’t just buy this off the TB classifieds haha

Hahahaha congrats!

 

[BassikLee]

While that T-40 is nice, I have to say I'm drooling over that SUNN amp behind it. Fire in a bottle

 

[Stumbo]

While that T-40 is nice, I have to say I'm drooling over that SUNN amp behind it. Fire in a bottle

Sunn 300T Bass Amp Head (Head Only) | Curt's Gear Depot

 

[mech]

Is it? Are there more rare finishes? I don’t know much about the T-40, but I’ve always wanted one.

Order of rarity as best I know.
1. Frost Blue...heard of but never seen. Other guitars/basses were painted this color and are considered rare.
2. Royal Burgundy
3. Red
4. White
5. Sunburst in various shades and Black
6. Natural ash

 

[jmlee]

Red with rosewood is pretty rare. Like the Mother of Toilet seat pickguard.

Like this one? Mine has a black pickguard, but still...

 

[58kites]

Ktdal you have a Private Message from me.

 

[mech]

Like this one? Mine has a black pickguard, but still...

Black pickguard is factory.

 

[mech]

My favorite color combo.

 

[Could Be Better]

While that T-40 is nice, I have to say I'm drooling over that SUNN amp behind it. Fire in a bottle

It is truly unreal with those T-40 pickups