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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

What type of pickups does the Peavey T-60 have?

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.

Is the Peavey T-60 suitable for beginners?

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.

What is the neck profile of the Peavey T-60 like?

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.

How does the Peavey T-60 handle different music genres?

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.

What is the body material of the Peavey T-60?

The body of the Peavey T-60 is made from ash, providing a balanced tone with good sustain and resonance.

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Reviews

PROS

  • Exceptional build quality; overbuilt and durable design

  • Versatile tone range; can emulate Fender, Gibson, and Gretsch sounds

  • Unique coil-splitting and phase switch for extensive tonal options

  • First guitar mass-produced using CNC technology

  • Thin, comfortable neck reminiscent of 80s shred guitars

  • Offers great value and is considered underrated by collectors

  • High-quality American-made instrument with a classic feel

  • Remarkably well-made fretwork enhances playability

  • Competes with high-end guitars from Fender and Gibson

  • Retains its performance quality even after decades of use

CONS

  • Heavier than most guitars; comparable to a Les Paul

  • Thin neck may not be suitable for all players

  • Appearance considered simplistic by some users

  • May not appeal to those seeking a guitar with high market visibility

Critic Reviews

The Fascinating Peavey T-60 Tone Circuit - Premier Guitar

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The Peavey T-60 is a guitar that stands out with its unique features and vintage charm. It boasts advanced wiring for its time, offering out-of-phase and coil-switching options that provide a diverse tonal palette. Its design is a love-it-or-hate-it affair, blending elements reminiscent of both Burns and Stratocaster guitars. However, the retro toaster-style pickup covers can muffle high-end frequencies, which might require modification for optimal sound. While the circuit's complexity allows for tonal flexibility, it may not be for everyone, especially those who prefer straightforward setups. Overall, the Peavey T-60 is a quirky vintage piece with distinctive electronics that appeal to those willing to tinker.

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bugula

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.

grishamtj

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!

lewiss

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.

_inthepines_

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.

W

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.

brian_krashpad

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!

alejandroamotta

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)

bakiethesaxon

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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Matt Palmer

Guitarist

Sheer Mag

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Verified via Photo

Mentioned in this July 28, 2017 Guitar World interview, which includes this photo.

GUITARS

(Seely) Fender Deluxe Nashville Telecaster, Schecter Hellraiser with active EMGs, Gibson SG standard, 1985 Fender Squire Katana

(Palmer) Peavey T-60 1980 natural ash.

AMPS

(Seely) 1982 JCM 800, 2x12 Marshall Cab

(Palmer) Fender Hot Rod Deville II 60-watt 2x12

EFFECTS

(Seely) Boss TU-3 Chromatic Tuner, Xotic SP compressor, Boss Super Chorus, Boss GE-7 Equalizer

(Palmer) Boss TU-3 Chromatic Tuner, Electro-Harmonix Soul Food

See how Larry Livermore uses Peavey T-60

Larry Livermore

Singer

The Lookouts

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Verified via Photo

In this photo, taken at a concert at the Gilman Street in Berkeley, CA on May 25, 1989, Larry appears to be playing a Peavey T-60 with natural finish. It has a couple of stickers (one of them being a green Operation Ivy sticker) applied to the front. Larry used this guitar (supposedly being his only guitar at the time) during his stint with the Lookouts from their formation in 1985 and demise in 1991.

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