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Freuds_Cat

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More T-40 action
« on: September 15, 2009, 08:26:18 PM »
If I was more cashed up I would have bid up to Aus$650 on this. A bargain for a good bass IMHO.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120466373780&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT



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Re: More T-40 action
« Reply #1 on: September 15, 2009, 10:12:49 PM »
There's also one over at TB for US $300:

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=580947
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« Reply #2 on: October 30, 2009, 01:37:39 PM »
I finally got my hands on one yesterday.
A 1985 Sunburst.  It exceeds everything I've ever read about them.
An instant favorite.



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« Reply #3 on: October 30, 2009, 01:38:29 PM »
another shot:

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« Reply #4 on: October 30, 2009, 01:50:02 PM »
Nice!  I had a black early 80's model with a rosewood board and it was a light one.  I guess that is kind of rare with these basses.
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Re: More T-40 action
« Reply #5 on: October 30, 2009, 04:44:05 PM »
Having played these basses when I was younger I must admit to having GAS especially when they continue to come up at such low prices.
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« Reply #6 on: October 30, 2009, 05:20:24 PM »
These are great basses, I bought one when they first came out in 78-79 They were so much better crafted than what Fender was offering up at the time and the pickups are just amazing ! Very close to a Gibson /Fender hybrid. A while back I bought a Black and Maple one, just as good as I remember !
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« Reply #7 on: October 30, 2009, 10:53:58 PM »
i've got a 78 P.A.F. one myself. i love it.sounds great,great neck and looks so cool.
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« Reply #8 on: October 31, 2009, 04:15:01 AM »
Quote from: SKATE RAT on October 30, 2009, 10:53:58 PM
i've got a 78 P.A.F. one myself. i love it.sounds great,great neck and looks so cool.

Cool is right.
There was a white/black/maple 78-79 PAF for sale earlier this year on TalkBass...probably the most gorgeous bass I've seen in a long time.  I saw it a week too late, and have been jonesing for one since.
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« Reply #9 on: October 31, 2009, 06:06:36 AM »
i wanna get a sunburst one with a rosewood board next. after i get a Ric.
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Re: More T-40 action
« Reply #10 on: November 02, 2009, 10:15:03 AM »
I keep hearing great things about those - but also that they're heavy.  I shy away from heavy basses...maybe fortunately for my budget.
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« Reply #11 on: November 02, 2009, 08:30:55 PM »
yeah they are heavy. our sets aren't that long.
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« Reply #12 on: November 03, 2009, 07:07:46 AM »
Quote from: Pilgrim on November 02, 2009, 10:15:03 AM
I keep hearing great things about those - but also that they're heavy.  I shy away from heavy basses...maybe fortunately for my budget.

I heard that, too. Funny enough, my son likes it a lot and took it to practice with his band..they couldn't believe how heavy the bass was in its original molded case. Wearing/playing it is another story: I'm using the same type of comfort strap that I use on my G&L L2K (which is also a bit on the hefty side), and the T-40 sits nicely and certainly doesn't feel like a tank. I don't gig, but I found myself pulling a 2-hour practice/jam session a few days ago.  Very comfortable, and I gotta say it again...it sounds terrific.  The acid test: I'm running it into a cheap-o Peavey TNT130, and it still sounds great.

This is quite easily the best bass purchase I've made in a real long time.
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« Reply #13 on: November 03, 2009, 07:23:58 AM »
here's Mr. Lee with mine,but this is an old picture. he's twice this size now
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« Reply #14 on: November 03, 2009, 07:52:07 AM »
Quote from: SKATE RAT on November 03, 2009, 07:23:58 AM
here's Mr. Lee with mine,but this is an old picture. he's twice this size now


great iggy...and a real nice T-40.
both make wonderful pets.
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