Used Peavey T-40

[Joe.shaffer]

Nice.

[threadjack]

This reminds me, does anyone know how to date off the SN on these? I'm pretty sure mine is 70's.

 

[Electra Player]

This reminds me, does anyone know how to date off the SN on these? I'm pretty sure mine is 70's.

I can post the dating system or do it induvidually for you, whatever works.

As per the "T-50," knowing Chip, it's not heavy, probably chambered.

 

[Joe.shaffer]

SN: 176378

Thanks.

 

[Delta_Petra]

here it is

You found it at the Albuquerque Guitar Center correct? I saw that one there over Thanksgiving.

I was very tempted at the time, pulled it down to play on it. I actually made the staff nervous because I pulled the giant ladder over to get it down since nobody was helping me. It is a great way to get some fast attention though.

It sounds good. Enjoy it since I could not. Money is tight since we were moving back to Portland.

 

[janaya64]

yup

 

[janaya64]

good luck in Portland. My brother lives there.

 

[elgranluis]

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.

got any more info about this???

 

[CHILDISHGAMBINO]

There's a T-60/40 forum out there somewhere. I used to check it out once in a while I can't remember the name of it but there was a lot of info on Chip Todd.

 

[CHILDISHGAMBINO]

Apparently the one I was thinking of is down but these are the same guys on a new forum they may have some links to Chip Todd's custom work.

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[Bass-Adrenaline]

I really need to find one of those custom 5 stringers.

 

[RDY2RMBL]

I love my T-40!!!! I got a 79' and I use it for recording mainly, such good tone and the tonal varieties are limitless. I picked mine up with a couple broken switches for around $150, but it didn't take too much to put her right again. Playing live is possible with a decent comfy shoulder strap, but I tend to use my short-scale bass since I have tiny hands. I'll never sell the T-40

 

[bamba22]

I'm not a Peavey fan...

 

[ajish4]

Here is the T-40 forum...

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Very quiet forum, so be patient when waiting for a response. BUT lots of goodies there!

 

[RobertPaulson]

I'm not a Peavey fan...

You're missing out, they get a bad rep because the low end market is so saturated with peavey so everyone assumes that's all they do. The peavey USA stuff is great.

 

[ericw]

I'm not a Peavey fan...

:scowl:

 

[pepelaici]

They're godd basses...
And still really cheap for what they are !!!

I've played with T-40 in Europe for same time... I bought
4 basses as a matter of nostalgy of my young years !!!


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[Electra Player]

SN: 176378

Thanks.

That places your in 1984.

For those interested in Chips work, I'm sorry to say he just recently stopped due to the onset of macular degeneration.

The only way to get your hands on one is to buy an existing one (good luck!) or have someone build you one, but trust me, you will be paying more than you would from Chip, but that cannot be helped.

And for those interested in joining the T-60 forum, it's more active, I'm there, and I can say there is a bassist presence, you won't be out of place with your T-40s!


And Pepe, I never get tired of your collection, you strike my same interests, Fender and Peavey.

 

[MTMTEX]

Not great pics but a couple I took of Chip and a T-60 he was working on. I talked to him a great deal about doing this on my T40 but then due to eyesight concerns he had to close his shop. One of the nicest guys I ever met.

 

[Engine207]

Indeed, Pepe's collection is quite sick. I remember a thread with a custom fretless (Non- T-40 platform) he was having built a year or so back. His black-and-maple T-40 is the cat's pajamas.

I bet he reads this and says "Sick?" "Cat's Pajamas?" Don't worry...those are all good things!

Here's my new beast! I picked it up about 10 days ago, but was too busy to really have an extended jam with her. I spent about 2 hours playing today, and it sounded awesome! Really, like 10 basses in one (and about the weight of 10 basses, too!!!)

 

[Joe.shaffer]

Thanks Electra.

Awesome T-40s everyone. Wish I could get my electronics sorted out