Used Peavey T-40

[janaya64]

found a used T-40 in awesome shape for $259.00 should I nab it?
Have no experience with T-40s but it sounds good. Advice please

 

[Saetia]

Definitely, seems like the T-40 has been going up in value the last couple years.

 

[xaxxat]

I'd jump on it.

 

[Electra Player]

Do it. NOW.

I've missed out on great T-40 deals. You will regret saying no!

 

[janaya64]

here it is

 

[Electra Player]

Beautiful.

 

[janaya64]

picking it up tomorrow, needs a little TLC but I'll give it a good home

 

[Electra Player]

You'll enjoy it.

 

[Nighttrain1127]

And if you don't enjoy it you can sell it ot me

 

[janaya64]

And if you don't enjoy it you can sell it ot me

 

[Winston TK]

Great looking T-40. I have a growing curiosity about these lately. I definitely look forward to reading your review once you try it out!

 

[elgranluis]

it's odd how things work. I had a white t40 (most ive seen were natural), and the thing felt and played like a piece of... perfectly made bass!!! The fit and overall finish (including frets) were simply great. However, for one reason or another (mainly weight) i didnt ever play her out. And ended up selling her. And ever since ive been ric-less i've been gassing for a t40!!

 

[Electra Player]

Chip Todd (the man behind the T-series) used to do fantastic custom work (until his recent decline due to macular degeneration) on T-40s.
Especially chambering and capping them, reducing weight and adding good looks.

 

[dangnewt]

Nice purchase - any sub-$300 T-40 in decent condition is a safe bet. It looks just like mine which makes it post '82 or '83 (sometime in that time frame Peavey stopped drilling the pickguards so that you would have a white dot next to each to knob.)

 

[kjpollo]

The exposed blade magnets in the pickups also mark this as a later model.

Just be aware-these babies are generally HEAVY! Mine is on the lighter end of the scale at about 11.6 lbs but I've heard of them weighing as much as 13+ lbs.

They are tone monsters, though!

 

[rosstanium]

good purchase man. i have a '79 and love it.

 

[Bass-Adrenaline]

The T-40 was a 4 string only bass, they never made a 5 string version, right?

 

[Electra Player]

The T-40 was a 4 string only bass, they never made a 5 string version, right?

Not officially, but Chip Todd (as said, man behnid T-series) built a custom one-off 5. I'll try to find the pics.

EDIT: Found it!

 

[rosstanium]

...that one probably weights 24 lbs.

 

[Kromwarp]

here it is

GAS GAS GAS GAS GAS....