I bought a.................................Peavy T40 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

godofthunder · April 29, 2009, 02:25:52 PM

I bet you didn't see that coming ! When they first came out I bought one for all of $225 brand spanki'n new. I love the pickups ! I blew more speakers with that thing. I sold it in the early 80's and wished I never did. I have been watching ebay for a deal for quite a while............................. seems everyone gets a deal but me. In the past couple of days there have been like 5 black ones with the maple neck (I think these look the best). I got out bid on a couple so before I went to bed last night I tossed a bid of 300.00 one one ( about 50 bucks more than I wanted to spend but whats $50 when you want something ?) Well I woke up this morning and it turns out I won it ! I'll post pics as soon as it is here. Oh my back they make a SVT seem light.

Bert · April 29, 2009, 02:33:46 PM

Congrats! Someday I will own a black T-40 myself.

Freuds_Cat · April 29, 2009, 03:28:35 PM

When I was 15 and had the choice between a T-40 and a 74 Jazz bass I chose the Jazz, which I dont regret. But I have always wondered what it would be like to own one of those monsters.

Highlander · April 29, 2009, 04:13:53 PM

Congrats, bro... I had an infatuation with owning one, but that was as far as it went... looking forward to seeing her...

SKATE RAT · April 29, 2009, 08:20:59 PM

CONGRATS.I LOVE MINE......'78 P.A.F.

Rhythm N. Bliss · April 30, 2009, 03:55:58 PM

Congrats, Scott! Post a pic.

godofthunder · April 30, 2009, 04:40:46 PM

Quote from: Freuds_Cat on April 29, 2009, 03:28:35 PM
When I was 15 and had the choice between a T-40 and a 74 Jazz bass I chose the Jazz, which I dont regret. But I have always wondered what it would be like to own one of those monsters.

Well you know you made the right choice ! But try a T40 I bet it will surprise you.The later solid color ones were alder, much lighter that the ash variety.

godofthunder · April 30, 2009, 04:46:15 PM

Quote from: SKATE RAT on April 29, 2009, 08:20:59 PM
CONGRATS.I LOVE MINE......'78 P.A.F.

Looks just like the one I owned ! It really blew my mind when it came out. The arched body, new pickups, new bridge design, you could tell Peavey really went to great lengths to make the bass a hit. The only complaint I ever hear is that they are to heavy (they are !) If they had chambered the body a bit I bet they would have had a real hit. Gotta remember though mass was a big deal in 70's bass design, mass = sustain.

Highlander · April 30, 2009, 04:59:53 PM

Sounds like a job for...

ROUTER-MAN...!

Shouldn't be anything beyond your abilities, or even an experimental "clone" body transplant...

godofthunder · April 30, 2009, 05:43:02 PM

here is a pic from the auction, I can't wait to get till it gets here !

Rhythm N. Bliss · April 30, 2009, 10:57:44 PM

Cooool Black on Black & Maple neck! YOWZAH!

Congrats Bert too!! Post a pic of yours on Sunday too.

Chris P. · May 01, 2009, 02:27:36 AM

Nice bass! I love those enormous pick ups!

Bert doesn't say 'sunday' but 'someday'. So no congrats to Bert yet. However: Bert: Tell us something about that other bass.........

Barklessdog · May 01, 2009, 01:41:42 PM

It would be intersting to make a new chambered body with f holes.

Scott you know you need to do an f hole bass to join the club?

It's a right of passage here.

godofthunder · May 01, 2009, 03:50:30 PM

Quote from: Barklessdog on May 01, 2009, 01:41:42 PM
It would be intersting to make a new chambered body with f holes.

Scott you know you need to do an f hole bass to join the club?

It's a right of passage here.

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm a F hole Tbird ? I'm pretty myopic when it comes to bass builds.

Highlander · May 01, 2009, 05:31:26 PM

... and being a Gemini... hey, there goes that squirrell...

With the Doc's 4005, and I'm sure I've seen reference to others (still working through from the beginning, sad little OCD that I am), is that a gauntlet that has been laid at your feet...?

Anyway, not "F" holes... a "T'Bird" shaped hole and something complimentary on the top fin... hmmm?