FlatEric

[quote name='nollaig' post='1150444' date='Mar 5 2011, 12:10 PM']Tom, I have one of Eric's children too - a thing known as Chalky - and to all those interested buyers, you can be sure of the quality and condition of the instrument both inside and out. People shouldn't be put off by the weight comments, the T40 is solid but very well balanced so weight isn't an issue. Good luck with the sale Tom (although I hope you don't have to...)[/quote] Awww, you say the nicest things! Glad you and Chalky have hit it off, bet he's practically part of the family now. One of my Sunbursts went to Trois6 - Adrien, it's his main bass now, backed up by a lovely Shergold Modulator. Mmmm, Nice Tom. have a free bump on me. Cheers.

[quote name='Jerry_B' post='1166275' date='Mar 17 2011, 09:16 PM']This is where we need FlatEric... That said, some might say that the additions (thumbrest and the pickup selector switch) might sway the price slightly...[/quote] Hi, sorry I'm late! A nice used T-40. Probably about the right figure/a bargain. If both switches were there and of the original type, the thumbrest wasn't there and the back of the neck was in nice condtion, along with not quite so much pitting on the chrome, this would be a £400.00 to £500.00 bass. One of the same era, Maple board, Tanburst, nice condition, went for a large amount of money, sometime last year. Over £500.00, I seem to recall - I think I have a pic of that one, somewhere. Tanburst/Rosewood are not that common. As a player. . . . . Plug it in and away you go!! Somone should snap this up! Cheers.

[quote name='cocco' post='1157099' date='Mar 10 2011, 07:46 PM']NOOOO![/quote] Yyyyyyyyyyyyyesssss! Sorry mate, someone beat you to it!

Rail now sold to "alyctes" - Happy Playing. Cheers.

[quote name='cocco' post='1145968' date='Mar 1 2011, 04:11 PM']It's with a heavy heart that Im offering my T-40 up for sale. I've had ages but it just isnt getting used. Since my Shuker landed my SB has become my backup and as much as it sucks the old T could do with finding a new home. The bass in question is a 1978 build, meaning it has the early model Toaster pickups and a slightly wider neck than the later Blade models. It's original apart from the switches which broke and have been replaced with similar but not identical ones. Natural oil finished body and maple neck. The body is showing some signs of wear but is completely solid. The neck has had the varnish sanded off the back of it but is straight and in good condition, head stock has a few dings, nothing out of the ordinary for a 25+ year old bass. The threads on here speak for themselves about how great these basses are so I won't bore you with technical details. Heres a pic for illustrative purposes, Ill put more up when I get the bass out of storage. Comes with non original hard case. I'd rather sell but trades are always an option, think Warwick, Sandberg, anything active really, preferably with atleast one MM pickup or 70s/80s jap built stuff like Ibanez, westone, aria etc. Status Groove, try me. £400[/quote] One day . . . . . . you'll think . . . . . Mmmm, T-40 - Yeah, I had one of those! I do a lot of Japanese stuff and I can see where you are going and the Status Groove is an excellent bass love mine. But. . . . . . as I said . . . one day. Must bring a "Blade" your way, one day - I'll have you begging to jump on the train again!!!!!!!! Good luck with the sale - "almost ex T-40 owner"

Oooooo! I'll Have that! Ta! Sent you a PM. Cheers.

[quote name='chuck_stones' post='1135550' date='Feb 21 2011, 02:42 PM']Out of interest, does anyone have any sound clips of one of these? I'd love to hear one in action.[/quote] Hi. To be honest, like almost every instrument IMO, you would have to play it yourself, through your gear, with your lead, your fingers etc, to get the real sound. I have quite a few of these - Toaster & Blade, different strings on some of them and they all have subtle differences. Over the years I have lent some of mine out and to date, everone one has been very impressed with the range of sounds and the power - one even bought his lend, as he couldn't bear to give it back! A sound clip, IMO would not give you a full idea to the tones available. Try and find someone who has one and have a go. Blades are brighter than Toasters but Toasters have a rich warmth. You could also buy Tom's - it was mine and sounds luvverly! Cheers.

[quote name='razze06' post='1134440' date='Feb 20 2011, 04:09 PM'] I think it's going to be a little later than 1981. I thought toaster pickups were used in earlier models, and the blade appeared after 1983 (?). Could be worng though[/quote] Old Red is an '82. From memory!!

Tom, Hi. Took me ages to persuade myself to let it go - Old Red went to a good home and now he has to move out again. Sorry to hear about your health. You would struggle to find another one that good - sure you are doing the right thing? You selling all your gear? All the best. Eric.

Hi. Played this last night and then played it's brother. Great fun but I am now getting therapy for my "Noah's Ark Syndrone" (NAS) - the need to have at least two of everything. If someone would like this, I am pitching this at £325 - Delivered to most parts of the UK. Cheers.

For what it's worth. . . . . It's a Classic Peavey, so. . . . . I've got one. On a lone to a younger learner, at the mo' - struggling with his Pacifica - getting on with the T-15 much better. As pointed out, it's the proper thing, not a toy - the best bit is the sound. The pickups are stunning. Some really great sounds - surpised your guitarist gave it back to you. Good luck with the sale. Cheers.

[quote name='TheFear' post='1120749' date='Feb 8 2011, 10:27 PM']many thanks, dont really want to sell but im desperate for a trace head, and there is one on here for sale at the right price £250 so if any one wants to snap my hands off feel free[/quote] Oooooo!! I can't bear this any longer - I have to feed my "Noah's Ark Syndrome" Cracking Basses - I'll give it a good home. I already have one and this is too good a deal to let it slip. Will PM you later to sort out. Cheers.