FlatEric

[size=4]BASS in CASE[/size] Ignore the [color="#8B0000"]COLOUR[/color] actual shade is as per the original pics.

[quote name='cocco' post='1059994' date='Dec 15 2010, 08:27 PM']This is gorgeous! I've toyed with the idea of getting a rail to accompany my toaster. Sadly no funds ATM T-40s are literally amazing by the way.[/quote] One fine day, my Forty loving friend, I will turn up with a couple of Blades (and a Rail) you can buy me beer (several) and I can watch you thrash the living daylights out of them. Ohhhhhhhhhh Yyyyyyyesssssssssssss!!!!!!

[quote name='markinson' post='1059659' date='Dec 15 2010, 03:45 PM']Such a lovely bass!!! FlatEric, nice to "read" you. Regards[/quote] Hi - we have spoken before - on the forum, nice to hear from you again. If you mean "Read" me, I try to add to it as often as I can. Keep popping back, always something different. All the best. Eric.

[size=4]Sunburst T-40 For Sale[/size] After a lot of thought, I have decided it is time to let go of some of my Forty's. Pictured below. This will not render me "Fortyless", as I will be keeping at least 5 or six of them and retaining at least 4 of my T-60's, which I am also selling some of. I first played one in the late seventies, along with a T-60 of the same period and the memory stuck with me. All of these ones I'd ever seen were natural so many years later when I saw a Sunburst one, I was intrigued to discover all the other colours - I sort of went a bit mad after that. I now have matching sets of Forty's and Sixty's!! Around three years ago, almost every gig was with a Forty, rotating the different ones I had, which without fail would seek out a player or two in the audience, who wandered up and asked "Whasatmate?" Still does - very few people have seen one in the flesh. I have started to work through some of my other stuff and most recently have been playing my Odyssey and on Saturday took out my new Odyssey, that I bought from PeteTexas - another BC'er. Cracking!! I can't see me ever doing as many gigs with the Forty's, as I have in the past and now think its time to move on, having recently managed to let go of one of the white ones and just sold "Old Red". This is as you see it - featured in "T-40 Gear Porn" and "Who's got twins". I have two of this era and the only difference between them is some [i]very small[/i] scratches in the back of the upper horn - you can just about see them if you click to enlarge the image. The one I am keeping is the bottom one in the picture - there is not a mark on that one - as it left the factory. This one is the later Blade Pick-up which are slighly brighter and more powerful than the "warmer" Toasters and has the last of the line larger Bat type switches. Same features as all the other T-40's. Comes with the Bullet-proof Peavey moulded case. This one is perhaps my "most gigged" Forty and has never missed a beat. Strung with Stadium Elite 40 - 100, only rehearsed with a couple of times and gigged with ones, so LOADS of life left in them. If you are after a Blade T-40, you would really struggle to get much better than this. £415.00 Delivered to most parts of the UK EDIT Bass in Case Ignore the colour - lighting - shade is as above pics May be interested in a part trade but no P's or J's - something a bit more unusual. Anyone got a mint RB 650 Ibanez?? Black?? After one to partner my red one. Anything similar?? Would make a great Christmas present to yourself! Any questions, will come back to you lunch and evening. Cheers.

Just read my PM's - SOLD - subject to the usual. WOW, that was quick! Anyone who missed that one, sorry - the only "Red" I had! Soreeeeeeeey!!! If you fancy a Forty, the next one is a Sunburst - nowhere near as rare as a Red but still a cracker. Will put up some pics as soon as I can. Cheers.

[quote name='Bassassin' post='1057707' date='Dec 13 2010, 07:34 PM']Flat Eric in Thinning The Herd Shock! Thought I'd never see the day... That is gorgeous in red - something to do with the dual contrasts with the scratchplate & maple neck. Very best of luck with the sale, sir. Jon.[/quote] Thank you for your wishes, my friend Yep, It is hard to come to terms with but I have decided that after a lot of fun collecting this little lot I can't practically get round all of them. The other Odyssey I bought is as awesome as the one I already had, they are going to be high on the list for some time. I shall still bring out a Forty out every now and then, as I just love 'em to bits but how many do you really [i]Need[/i]?? Cheers.

After a lot of thought, I have decided it is time to let go of some of my Forty's. This will not render me "Fortyless", as I will be keeping at least 5 or six of them and retaining at least 4 of my T-60's, which I am also selling some of. I first played one in the late seventies, along with a T-60 of the same period and the memory stuck with me. All of these ones I'd ever seen were natural so many years later when I saw a Sunburst one, I was intrigued to discover all the other colours - I sort of went a bit mad after that. I now have matching sets of Forty's and Sixty's!! Around three years ago, almost every gig was with a Forty, rotating the different ones I had, which without fail would seek out a player or two in the audience, who wandered up and asked "Whasatmate?" Still does - very few people have seen one in the flesh. I have started to work through some of my other stuff and most recently have been playing my Odyssey and on Saturday took out my new Odyssey, that I bought from PeteTexas - another BC'er. Cracking!! I can't see me ever doing as many gigs with the Forty's, as I have in the past and now think its time to move on, having recently managed to let go of one of the white ones. So, first up is one of the rarest - Red/Maple - the most rare and most desired is Red Rosewood - never got round to one of them. [attachment=66354:1.jpg] [attachment=66355:B.jpg] [attachment=66356:C.JPG] [attachment=66358:d.JPG] [attachment=66359:E.JPG] [attachment=66360:F.jpg] This is as you see it - featured in "T-40 Gear Porn" and "T-40 in Bass Guitars". *Not sure how to link this - perhaps someone can help* Later Blade type, strung with Stadium Elite 45 -105, just broken through the varnish under the 3rd and 5th on the A - hardly noticeable, small mark on the body just above the rear pick-up (can almost be seen on the pic - tiny!). some marks on the back but nothing major - more slight indentations, not scratches, comes with the bullet-proof Peavey Moulded Case. Last gigged this one around May time and has only been out of the case a couple of times since then - strings still very bright. All the usual T-40 features - See the Gear Porn/Bass Guitars entries for full details. A Tanburst/Maple went for £452 + delivery recently, so I'll offer this, more rare one at £465.00 inc delivery to most of the UK. This is a firm price - may be interested in a part trade but no P's or J's - something a bit more unusual. Would make a great Christmas present to yourself! Any questions, will come back to you lunch and evening. Cheers.

[size=3]You've seen the Bass, you've seen the Case Now BASS & CASE[/size] £1185.00, delivered, with the Fender moulded case. This is a 70's bass, 70's weight, 70's build quality, 70's pick-up and pots, 70's through and through - In fact, you couldn't get more Seventies!! Case is only about 3 years oldand is not . . . . . . . . . 70's There you have it. Anyone fancy the old fella or is he going back on the rack! No, no, no - not The Rack - Aaaarrrgggghhh [attachment=66179:Case.JPG] [attachment=66180:PandCase.JPG] Final time of asking, I shall bother ye no more.

[quote name='cocco' post='1046604' date='Dec 3 2010, 05:33 PM']If anyone buys this they won't regret it! I have sn SB II elite (pretty much the same bass with 2 pickups though). The SB necks are beautiful. As is the tone. Also matsumoku build quality is second to none![/quote] I've got one of these, had it for some time - not [i]quite[/i] such good nick as this one - I paid over £300 for mine and was very pleased. This is a cracker - Aria basses of this era are a cut above most. Have a free bump. Good luck.

How about "includes Fender hard case". These are about £120 ish new and the one included is "as new" Pic of the type of case. [attachment=65439:Fender_case.JPG] So, Fender Precision with Fender Hard Case. £1200, delivered to most parts of the UK. Cheers.