Peavey T-40

Clark W

Clark W

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There is a Black Peavey, either T-40 or T-60, I can't remember which, that has been sitting on consignment in a local guitar shop near me since sometime last year. It's been there so long that I have seen the price drop from $499 to $399 to $299. I have yet to pick it up and check it out. But that is going to change Tuesday(one of my off days from work).

I don't think it's sitting there because of being in bad shape. The store itself is not known for taking in junk gear on consignment. The store just isn't known for having a lot of bass gear, so bassists rarely go in there. They only recently started carrying D'Addario Chrome Flats because of me constantly hounding them for some. Heck out of close to a hundred guitars that they have out on display, only 5 are basses.

It's even been suggested to me that I buy it and part it out on Ebay. But if I bought it I don't think I could bring myself to do that. I'm kind of a hoarder when it comes to gear.

So for you Peavey heads out there, tell me what are the differences between the T-40 & T-60?

Outside of sound, playability, neck, controls, etc... is there anything specific I need to know or be looking for with this bass? I know they have a crazy control section and they're heavy. But that's about all the knowledge I have about them.
 
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Britsie said:
T-40 is a bass (with two pick-ups). T-60 is a guit*r.
And to be complete: T-45 is a bass with one pick-up.
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Thanks! Then it's definitely a T-40, two pickups. Someone on Reverb has their bass listed wrong, and not a clear shot of the headstock, wouldn't be the first time, hmmm.

Now that we got that part out of the way....

The real test will come Tuesday. Tempted to take my GK and Keeley Compressor with me to plug it into instead of something in the shop since that is what it will be played through in real life if I get it.
 
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Wisebass said:
20 Ts :laugh:
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OP: i had a T-40 for awhile, back when: i really thought it had a great palette of sounds --- but the weight issue was so significant for me that i just couldn't hang with it as a fretted instrument choice. even though i was young and hardy it was just too much for regular gigging. YMMV. good luck with your T-40 interest! :thumbsup:
 
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Bass V said:
for $300 it's worth it just to get the T-40 monkey off your back if you're all that curious, along the way you might find it to be a winner, the necks are great and with any luck it'll be a lighter one.
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I got too many monkeys on my back and too many itches to scratch :roflmao:
 
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JRA said:
:laugh:

OP: i had a T-40 for awhile, back when: i really thought it had a great palette of sounds --- but the weight issue was so significant for me that i just couldn't hang with it as a fretted instrument choice. even though i was young and hardy it was just too much for regular gigging. YMMV. good luck with your T-40 interest! :thumbsup:
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Yeah the weight thing weighs on my mind. Just looking at it hanging in the store it looks like a heavy beast.
 
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A great, very versatile bass, but they aren’t kidding about the weight. Boat anchor. If you don’t mind it, and have a wide strap, could be fine. I’d buy it, if you don’t like it, excellent chance of reselling for more, people who like T-40’s would pay that all day long if it’s in decent shape.
 
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Not a T40 but my T45, they are not all TOO heavy this one weighs less than my last Jazz, and balances better.


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Gilmourisgod said:
A great, very versatile bass, but they aren’t kidding about the weight. Boat anchor. If you don’t mind it, and have a wide strap, could be fine. I’d buy it, if you don’t like it, excellent chance of reselling for more, people who like T-40’s would pay that all day long if it’s in decent shape.
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I've considered buying it just to try my hand at flipping a bass. We'll see. Have to think on it a minute. But at least I know if I do buy it and don't like it and it's in good shape that reselling it shouldn't be a problem.
 
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When they're set up they play real nice and have a lot of tonal range. The weight is kind of an unavoidable problem but the balance is good, which can mitigate that for some people. (And then there are people like me who play sitting down anyway.) My main bass is a defretted T-45, which is kind of like a P-bass if you think of the T-40 like a J-bass.

These're getting more popular these days. You can easily flip it for extra cash if it's not your thing.

There are a couple threads for players of US-made Peaveys and the T-40 specifically:
U.S. Peavey Club
Peavey T-40 Club Part 2
 
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singlemalt said:
You won’t have any trouble flipping a $300 T40 if it doesn’t work for you. With the original hardcase, you could even make a nice profit.

If you are looking for a Peavey that doesn’t weigh a ton, and is an amazing player, look for a Cirrus.

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I had someone walk in at a gig I was playing and offered me the opportunity to play their Cirrus. I of course took them up on it. It was a very nice bass and now one that has been added to my "must get one for the collection" list.
 
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