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Description
The Peavey T-60 is a storied piece of music history, hailing from the U.S. and crafted with pride between the years 1978 and 1988. This particular model holds the honor of being Peavey's inaugural guitar creation, and it certainly didn't disappoint. Despite carrying a bit more weight than some counterparts, the T-60's unique tonal qualities set it apart, easily eclipsing any concerns about its heaviness. This is a guitar that, while often overlooked, has unquestionably left its mark on the music world, offering a unique sound that is hard to duplicate.
Key Features:
- Made in the U.S. between 1978 and 1988
- The first guitar ever produced by Peavey
- Unique tonal qualities that more than compensate for its weight
- Often overlooked but has a significant place in the history of great guitars.
Product specs
| Brand | Peavey |
| Model | T-60 |
| Finish | Black, Natural, Red, Sunburst, White |
| Year | 1978 - 1988 |
| Made In | United States |
| Categories | Solid Body Electric Guitars |
| Body Material | Ash |
| Body Shape | Double Cutaway |
| Body Type | Solid Body |
| Bridge/Tailpiece Type | String-Through |
| Color Family | Black, Brown, Natural, Red, Tan, White |
| Finish Pattern | Sunburst |
| Finish Style | Gloss |
| Fretboard Material | Maple, Rosewood |
| Neck Construction | Bolt-On |
| Neck Material | Maple |
| Number of Frets | 21 |
| Number of Strings | 6-String |
| Offset Body | Offset Body |
| Pickup Configuration | HH |
| Right / Left Handed | Right Handed |
| Wood Top Style | Plain |
FAQs
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What type of pickups does the Peavey T-60 have?
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The Peavey T-60 is equipped with two humbucking pickups, which can be split to single-coil mode, offering a versatile range of tones suitable for various music genres.
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Is the Peavey T-60 suitable for beginners?
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The Peavey T-60, with its solid build and versatile sound options, is suitable for both beginners and experienced players looking for a reliable and adaptable electric guitar.
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What is the neck profile of the Peavey T-60 like?
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The Peavey T-60 features a comfortable C-shaped neck profile, which is favored by many players for its playability and ease of use across different playing styles.
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How does the Peavey T-60 handle different music genres?
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Thanks to its versatile pickup configuration and tone controls, the Peavey T-60 can handle a wide range of music genres, from rock and blues to funk and jazz.
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What is the body material of the Peavey T-60?
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The body of the Peavey T-60 is made from ash, providing a balanced tone with good sustain and resonance.
Videos
Groovy Music Lessons
1981 Peavey T-60 Guitar Review By Scott Grove
1981 Peavey T-60 Guitar Review By Scott Grove
Groovy Music Lessons
Peavey T-60 Guitar Demo
drowninginguitars
Luthier Teardown | 1979 Peavey T-60 - 1st fully CNC made guitar EVER & Full of Surprises pt 1 of 2
Crimson Custom Guitars
Doom Metal Guitars: Peavey T60
Fuzzlord Effects
Tanner's Favorite Things - 1980 Peavey T-60 Tonal Review
Tanner's Favorite Things
1981 Peavey T-60 - Natural - Made in USA | GuitarPoint Vintage Guitars
GuitarPoint
What's the Deal with the Peavey T-60 | Is This The Best Built Guitar of the 1980s? |
Uhlik Music
Vintage 1979 Peavey T-60 Guitar - A Flash Flood of Gear Spotlight
A Flash Flood of Gear
Doom Metal Guitars: The Peavey T-60
Fuzzlord Effects
Episode 52: 1979 Peavey T-60
The Local Pickup
Reviews
PROS
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Exceptional build quality; overbuilt and durable design
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Versatile tone range; can emulate Fender, Gibson, and Gretsch sounds
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Unique coil-splitting and phase switch for extensive tonal options
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First guitar mass-produced using CNC technology
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Thin, comfortable neck reminiscent of 80s shred guitars
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Offers great value and is considered underrated by collectors
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High-quality American-made instrument with a classic feel
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Remarkably well-made fretwork enhances playability
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Competes with high-end guitars from Fender and Gibson
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Retains its performance quality even after decades of use
CONS
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Heavier than most guitars; comparable to a Les Paul
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Thin neck may not be suitable for all players
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Appearance considered simplistic by some users
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May not appeal to those seeking a guitar with high market visibility
Critic Reviews
4.5 out of 5
Based on 8 Reviews and 21 Ratings
82
Best guitar I've ever played.
Out of all the guitars ive played threw out the years this is the first guitar ive ever clicked with. It has the most best neck ive ever felt the build quality is top notch, its versatile in its sounds ect. I found mine (a honey burst one btw aka the best one) in a guitar center for 600 bucks which is a pretty good deal all things considering and I have zero regrets. I will always have this guitar and I will never stop playing it this might just be my number 1 forever guitar.
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1251
Swiss Army Guitar
I own a 1979 version of this guitar in a natural finish. This guitar is packed full of tonal options. Being the first guitars built on a CNC machine, they overbuilt these things, and they hold up like a tank. Wide open, these guitars have a nice woody tone, and they're quite twangy. They have one of the thinnest necks I have ever played. They can emulate many sounds, whether it be humbucker or single coil. This is a piece that is very underrated and every collector should own one!
158
The Swiss Army Guitar
This USA made guitar has continuously blown me away in terms of tone and playability. The 25.5" scale and two full range humbucking pickups utilize a unique dual/single coil circuit to blend split coil or full humbucking sound using the control knobs, while a phase switch adds or removes that out of phase sound to bring you a whole new tonal palate. All made possible with a stylish alder body (ash body on natural finish models), a comfortable, thin maple neck and a fully passive circuit. The neck may be a little too thin for some, but with value and tone shaping options far beyond it's price range, it's a must try for everyone.
78
Love and miss this guitar
I ended up lucking at and getting this bad boy on a random craigslist trade for an old iPad. I ended up having to pawn it for rent which I later lost due to not keeping up with the bill.
121
My first REAL nice electric
Bought it brand new in either the late '70's or early '80's (can't recall) for $375 at Coast Music in Orange County California. I loved that guitar and miss it greatly. Now a days you'll spend $600 to $800 for one in very good to mint condition.
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Underrated gem
The T-60 was the first flagship guitar of the Peavey company, and the first mass produced guitar using CNC (Computerized Numerical Control). The two humbuckers can be coil-split using the tone control (after 7 the humbucker splits), and there's even a weird out-of-phase switch. Highly versatile if you know how to use the controls. Study up and have fun!
118
Twang!
Really a big guitar. One of the (or the) first made with computer and robotics assistance. But I has the opportunity to change for a more known guitar with a big name and in the high of the standards and I prefer conserve my T-60 and it`s uniques sounds (yes sounds in plural)
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A very overlooked guitar
To me, this was Peavey's crowning achievement, when it came to their guitars. So much tone in this bad boy.
Artist usage
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Nick plays this guitar and describes how he aquired it in this instagram post."...point of this is to say thanks to @brorush for, we’ll say, “permanently lending” me this peavey t-60. i posted somewhere how i was bummed cause i sold my old one for rent years ago and he mentioned that he had one collecting dust and if i promised not to sell it for rent he’d let me give it a new home. these are really such great, underrated guitars..."
On Atkins' official website, colleague and friend, Paul Yendell discussed one of the more unique pieces of gear in Chet's guitar arsenal which Chet called, "The Peaver".
From the official FAQ:
‘The Peaver’ was a guitar I built for Chet to record with. I had made myself one and he liked it. He had a Peavey T-60 so I took the body and put a wide type Strat neck on it. I then put 2 EMG pickups in it. He used it quite a bit. “ Sunrise” was one tune, “Laughing at Life” was another. It wasn't very pretty as guitars go, but sounded great.
In the video titled "MYSTICK KREWE OF CLEARLIGHT - 'Swamp Jam / El Nino Brown,'" Jimmy Bower is visibly playing a Peavey T-60 guitar at approximately 12:12, during a 2012 live performance with his band Clearlight. The footage was captured by Mike Holderbeast.
A Peavey T-60 can be seen in this photo from this interview. https://xlr8r.com/gear/in-the-studio-shigeto/
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Even though Eric is selling this guitar, he is well known to play T-60 guitars, such as on his Audiotree Live appearance. The headstock makes it clear to show that it is a T-60.
Carl Perkins was known to use a blonde Peavey T-60 guitar, often paired with Peavey amplifiers, reflecting his endorsement by Peavey. This is evidenced by a photograph available on Kirkwestphotography.
In this picture from 2015-2016 you can see Michael playing a Peavey T-60 with a natural finish. He started to use this guitar again as of late 2017.
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In this post Matt shows off the guitar he played. Matt used a peavey T-60 on some recordings, and live performances
In this image from a Reverb listing, Hank Williams can be seen playing a Peavey T-60 guitar. Ed Marshall from Marshall and The Outlaws loaned him the guitar in 1984 at the Christochina Lodge in Alaska.
This Peavey T-60 in natural finish was Barry's main guitar until September 2015, before switching to Fender Telecaster Thinline. He used it to record all three Joyce Manor albums and for the majority of shows during 2011 - early 2015.
Jerry used a Peavey T-60 here.
In the live performance "Weatherday - Come in - Live in Raleigh, NC - 3/24/2025," captured by Joseppi Fretticini on YouTube, Sputnik of Weatherday is seen using a Peavey T-60 guitar. This specific guitar is also used in various other live performances, such as WNYU ALIVE IN THE BASEMENT.
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