dating Peavey T-60

[Fred]

I have a Peavey T-60 in immaculate condition which was willed to me by a
friend who passed away recently. I vaguely recall him buying it 25-30 years
ago but, I don't remember when exactly. It was when the T-60s first came out
I think. It has "Patents Applied For" on the headstock and serial number is
00291273. I've contacted Peavey
but, they haven't been very helpful. Apparently their serial numbering
system back then was sort random. Paul took very good care of this guitar,
it was his pride and joy. I guess I should have asked him about it but, I
always thought there would be time.
I'd appreciate any help you can give me
thanks
Fred

[Jeff @nyc.rr.com>]

Post by Fred
I have a Peavey T-60 in immaculate condition which was willed to me by a
friend who passed away recently. I vaguely recall him buying it 25-30 years
ago but, I don't remember when exactly. It was when the T-60s first came out
I think. It has "Patents Applied For" on the headstock and serial number is
00291273. I've contacted Peavey
but, they haven't been very helpful. Apparently their serial numbering
system back then was sort random. Paul took very good care of this guitar,
it was his pride and joy. I guess I should have asked him about it but, I
always thought there would be time.
I'd appreciate any help you can give me
thanks
Fred

sorry to hear about the loss of your friend.
it's very easy to find out the date of an old Peavey guitar.
go to the peavey.com website and click support, then forums, then
register, and then post this info there. someone named "AJ" who works
for Peavey reads and responds in these forums and will undoubtedly
give you the year of manufacture. jeff





for personal replies, remove PESTSTRIP.

[John King]

Post by Fred
I have a Peavey T-60 in immaculate condition which was willed to me by a
friend who passed away recently. I vaguely recall him buying it 25-30 years
ago but, I don't remember when exactly. It was when the T-60s first came out
I think. It has "Patents Applied For" on the headstock and serial number is
00291273. I've contacted Peavey
but, they haven't been very helpful. Apparently their serial numbering
system back then was sort random. Paul took very good care of this guitar,
it was his pride and joy. I guess I should have asked him about it but, I
always thought there would be time.
I'd appreciate any help you can give me
thanks
Fred

I know that the very earliest Peavey guitars had a six digit number,
then went to eight digits by 1978. The T-60 was the first mass
produced guitar for Peavey, and they were made from 1978-1988.
I've had several T-60's and age is not generally an issue in their
value, but color *is*.

Natural being the most common, and 'Raging Red' being one of the least
common. I had a Raging Red, with the rare rosewood fretboard, and someone
offered me about twice what the natural ones go for. I took the money,
but kind of regret it. 'Ice Tea Burst' is also a sought after color that
draws a few extra $$$.

Interesting trivia: The T-60 was the first mass produced guitar to
have its parts carved by CNC (numerically controlled) machines.
Just one of many ways that Peavey led the other MI gear companies
into the future.

On a down side. The T-60's weigh in heavier than a Les Paul, and are
murder to wear on long gigs.

John King
http://www.geocities.com/***@swbell.net/rockinjohn/rockinjohn_1.html

"If we ever pass out as a great nation we ought to put on our
tombstone, 'America died from a delusion that she has moral
leadership." - (Will Rogers)

[Ed Cregger]

Post by John King
I know that the very earliest Peavey guitars had a six digit number,
then went to eight digits by 1978. The T-60 was the first mass
produced guitar for Peavey, and they were made from 1978-1988.
I've had several T-60's and age is not generally an issue in their
value, but color *is*.
Natural being the most common, and 'Raging Red' being one of the least
common. I had a Raging Red, with the rare rosewood fretboard, and someone
offered me about twice what the natural ones go for. I took the money,
but kind of regret it. 'Ice Tea Burst' is also a sought after color that
draws a few extra $$$.
Interesting trivia: The T-60 was the first mass produced guitar to
have its parts carved by CNC (numerically controlled) machines.
Just one of many ways that Peavey led the other MI gear companies
into the future.
On a down side. The T-60's weigh in heavier than a Les Paul, and are
murder to wear on long gigs.
John King

In 88 my brother gave me a Peavey guitar that he had bought used. It had a
black body and a maple neck and was equipped with two humbucker pickups. For
the life of me, I cannot remember which model it was, but it was very good
playing and sounding and weighed a ton. Could this have been a T-60?

Ed Cregger

[John King]

Post by Ed Cregger

Post by John King
I know that the very earliest Peavey guitars had a six digit number,
then went to eight digits by 1978. The T-60 was the first mass
produced guitar for Peavey, and they were made from 1978-1988.
I've had several T-60's and age is not generally an issue in their
value, but color *is*.
Natural being the most common, and 'Raging Red' being one of the least
common. I had a Raging Red, with the rare rosewood fretboard, and someone
offered me about twice what the natural ones go for. I took the money,
but kind of regret it. 'Ice Tea Burst' is also a sought after color that
draws a few extra $$$.
Interesting trivia: The T-60 was the first mass produced guitar to
have its parts carved by CNC (numerically controlled) machines.
Just one of many ways that Peavey led the other MI gear companies
into the future.
On a down side. The T-60's weigh in heavier than a Les Paul, and are
murder to wear on long gigs.
John King

In 88 my brother gave me a Peavey guitar that he had bought used. It had a
black body and a maple neck and was equipped with two humbucker pickups. For
the life of me, I cannot remember which model it was, but it was very good
playing and sounding and weighed a ton. Could this have been a T-60?
Ed Cregger

Very Likely


John King
http://www.geocities.com/***@swbell.net/rockinjohn/rockinjohn_1.html

"If we ever pass out as a great nation we ought to put on our
tombstone, 'America died from a delusion that she has moral
leadership." - (Will Rogers)