Peavey T-60

This is just a follow-up on the T-60.

The sound you get playing slide guitar on this is unbelievable. Sustain with no compressor pedal.

Been covered

Meridian Mississippi, the best

Don.t need it

Happily,,unexpectedly ,completely satisfied.

My T-60 was made in 1980-81, based on the serial number and info from an online T-60 fan site. Natural ash. two blade pickups with the cool tone controls that allow the p'ups to run as single coils or humbuckers when the tone is below 6. THere's also a switch that puts the pickups out of phase. Very cool. No vibrato.

I play in a band that covers rock and roll and some alt country from six decades. I took this guitar to an outdoor gig and it rocked all day long. Easy to play, good tones, played well with a blues driver pedal and my fender amp. Looks cool too. It will suit just about any style except possibly jazz - for which a hollow body still rules.

For a 27 year old instrument that appears to have been used by a real player, mine's in good shape. A little fingerboard wear, a little belt scuffing. I like the worn in vibe. I sprayed some cleaner to get rid of crackling in the pots, which worked. Haven't taken off the pickguard to look under the hood. That involves unscrewing close to a dozen screws -- not ideal.

The T-60 is a solid chunk of wood that needs no babying. It was meant to be played hard. Peavey's philosophy, based on what I viewed and read online, is that working musicians need quality instruments at a fair price, and this guitar is that. I would have spent as much of more for a made in China product without the heft or features. THis guitar has cured my Strat jones pretty much entirely. No I wouldn't use it without a backup, but so far it's been no trouble.

Way out of warranty. But Peavey Website has brochures and manuals for download, which is handy.

I've been playing guitar for years, in a band for about 8 - a late bloomer. I have a dozen guitars of various kinds and costs, though I specialize in $300-500 second hand stuff. This is, hands down, the coolest guitar for the money in my collection -- though my 3 pickup Harmony Rocket is very close. The Peavey is solid, sounds great, and has innovative features you can't get on most stock Fenders and Gibsons unless you want to spend more by a factor of 5 or more. I looked down on Peavey guitars, but before you buy a Mexican Strat, you should find one of these in good shape and if you can snag it for $300-400 do it. You'll get a Made in the USA guitar with more character than Fender is offering at 3 times the price. Plus, you acquire the product of Hartley Peavey, a guy who -- as near as I can tell -- is an authentic innovator in the Leo Fender mold.

I bought this guitar used 8 months ago and my excitement has not slipped a bit. Mine is a Black 78 slab body with a patent applied for on the headstock. I love the neck. This is one of my main gig guitars now and Ive yet to break a string. Some guitars are prone for string breakage and some are not. This is not. Mine came with a wonderful hardshell case that still functions perfectly. One point deducted because of the massive weight.

I Love the sounds I can get out of this guitar. It took me two months to really figure all the sounds it can conjure. Twangy country runs, Searing blues, clean chord phrases. This is one guitar that can do it all. I am amazed at the price I paid for the quality and tonal variety this guitar has. The phase switch in middle position in phase is thick and full, very acoustic sounding. Out of phase mimics a depressed wah sound. The phase switch seems more pronounced when one of the pickups is set to humbucking and the other to single coil.

I play through a variety of amps. Peavey Blues Classic, '81 Peavey Bandit, '64 Gibson Falcon and a microcube for rehersal and fun.

This guitar really deserves a 10 here

All I did was change the strings, clean it up, set the intonation and it was ready to go. The finish has some blemishes aquired over the years but no bruising that went through the finish. I love the bi laminate neck construction.

This is one guitar that I have played without a backup because the strings never break. I usually bring along a backup though. This guitar is dependable and indestructable.

Peavey is a Great company although this guitar never needed a warrenty

I have been playing guitar since 1985. I also have 2 peavey patriots I paid about $100 a peice for, 1991 USA fender strat, 2003 Heritage H-535, 1985 Heritage H-120

Lately my T-60 gets most of the playtime, right up there with the H-535. I am more at ease with the T-60 because I only paid $150 for it so I have a better more relaxed time at the gig.

This guitar is just so so good. Features are fantastic. It stays in tune and sounds great for soloing or rhythm guitar. It does the strat thing as well as my Bill Nash guitar. It also does the les paul thing if you want to cover Zeppelin or GNRoses. The electronics and design of the T-60 were way ahead of their time. Big thick, fat maple/ash tone with sustain. A blessing of a guitar at an unbelievable price.

I have a custom Heritage 535 w/bigsby (made by the old gibson workers in the original gibson factory). The Heritage cost me 3000 dollars and is an unbelievable guitar. The Peavey T-60 sounds just about as good and has more features and cost me only 300 dollars. Incredible. I am in awe of this thing at such a value. Mine is white and about 25 years old. I love this guitar as much as my Bill Nash strat and my Heritage 535. Those two guitars cost me almost 5 thousand dollars. The T-60 equals them both. I cannot believe this guitar doesn't cost more. Perhaps all other guitars need to cost less because this sounds as good as much much more expensive guitars.

I got it used. I set it up myself. Pick ups are great....sounds amazing...as good as my Jason Lollar pickups which cost me as much as this guitar.

Haven't had it long enough to judge but for a 25 year old guitar it looks great.

don't know...

I've been playing a few years and have played many quality guitars. This guitar might just be the best kept secret of all time. Such a high end instrument at these prices? There is a God. This Peavey is better than most PRS customs that I've played at a prce 10 times cheaper. Anybody who buys an expensive guitar will be humbled after plugging in a t-60 and comparing it to their pricier guitar. This guitar is a 10 and I plan on buying another in a diffrent color as a back up.

1981 Peavey T-60. Made in the U.S.A. by my recent online acquaintance Chip Todd. This is probably one of the most "actually usable" versatile solid-body electrics of the past 30 years.
This was made by Peavey Corp. in Meridian, MS in 1981. It has a Bi-laminated bolt on maple neck/board w/adjustable truss rod & micro-tilt adjustment, medium-jumbo nickel-silver frets, 6 per-side tuners, 25.5" scale, double-cut away, string-thru poplar body w/ "fire-engine" red finish, 2 special designed "rail" humbuckers, 2 volume/2 tone configuration with 3-way switch as well as mini-toggles for "phase" and for "coil-splitting" and a special "molded" Peavey hard-shell case... Again, all made in the USA.

This instrument suits any music style really. When I look at the guitar and play, it really lends itself to funk of all things as well as blues/rock. I currently use it with an all-tube Peavey Delta Blues 2x10" amplifier. I also occasionally use a solid-state Fender Twin 2x12". I use Visual Sound pedals only! The guitar is wonderful... even in single-coil mode the guitar is very quiet. Throw some massive distortion to it or crystal clear clean... it performs wonderfully. The sounds are very versatile...they are all over the place really. The "in-phase/out of phase" options are great as well. I can make this guitar mimic that of a hollow body. The instruction manual even claims this feat as well!!! i really have no qualms with the guitar. It sounds and plays wonderfully. I love the "coil-tapping" circuitry! The pickups are actually tap-able via your volume knobs. Anything above 7 puts you in single coil mode and anything below 7 is full humbucking. It is like a TBX tone control in many ways... just about 10 years earlier in terms of innovation.

I had to do some semblance of a setup upon receiving. The action as well as the neck-tilt needed some tweaking and the pickups needed to be brought down considerably. The action is to the 1978 Peavey factory specs. 5/64" on the bass side at the 12th fret and 4/64" on the treble side at the 12th fret. The relief is set at .012" and it is setup with .009's. It feels pretty slinky but, certainly not lacking in tone or in girth. It can thin out at the "flick of a switch" and "beef up" just the same. It all looks great and is made with the utmost precision... this guitar at the time was a groundbreaking feat... being made almost entirely on a CNC router. According to Guitar Player magazine, this guitar defined one of the top 100 greatest moments in guitar history...in terms of production/construction.

The T-60 is an institution really. These guitars are like polyester and cockroaches. When the end of the world comes I do believe all the cockroaches will get all decked out in their polyester suits and grab their T-60's and rock us all out of extinction. The T-60 is a testament to what the american worker is capable of and what the USA used to be oh so re-knowned for. It is 1970's innovation at it's peak that has more than stood the test of time.

You can always contact Chip Todd on the T60 forum. He is an extremely nice man and very very helpful. He is the designer of this guitar and still very proud of this accomplishment. He still plays T-60's to this day. In all honesty, if a product is built right the first time... there is no need for a warranty. This is just that. In terms of in-destructability, the Peavey T-60 runs a good race against the Steinberger GL-series guitars of yesteryear. The resources are out there and the folks on the forum are wonderful people and very passionate about this instrument. There is really no need for the Peavey company to get involved... although they are quite good themselves in terms of tracing serial numbers and production dates, ect. They are just an e-mail away.

Fantastic value! Hands down. I don't know where else you can pickup a solidly built, versatile, easy playing, great sounding, USA made solid-body w/case for under 4 bills. If you know where I can find anything better feel free to let me know... but, you will be searching along time. Even if can fulfill this criteria it will most likely be a one-time fluke.

My only wish is that it had a tremelo. If it had a wonderful 80's era tremelo it will eradicate the Stratocaster.

Same features as everyone else has said

I play mostly Punk, Surf, and ska. This guitar is amazing. A lot of people take points off in this category because it does a close les paul sound an a close strat sound, but neither perfectly. This is true, but if you want a les paul sound then buy a les paul this guitar has a great sound and a lot of possibilties.

This guitar is pushing 30 years old and with the exception of a ding, the finish is in perfect shape, the action is great. I like the feel of my les paul better but this guitar is a close second

This guitar is a tank, peavey is an amazing company with the most reliable products i have used.

You can get the owners manual from the peavey website and they are great with answering questions

I got this on craigslist for $80 (yes only $80) and it rivals my gibson les paul. I love this guitar and it will stay with me forever

Look, first thing: it's American-made, by people who really knew how to build guitars in Meridian, Mississippi! Mine was built in the early 80's, pure vintage USA quality! This isn't one of the latest off-the-assembly-line, crappy woods and parts, made by slave laborers in sweat shops JUNK guitars coming out of a lot of places in Asia most commonly found today at a price most can afford. That says a lot right there.

Mine is a 25 year old guitar that looks like it could be five years old owned by a home hobbyist who never learned to play. The feel is SOLID. I love the thin maple neck because I have small hands. The neck is fast, the action is low. I was thinking about knocking one point down because it lacks locking tuners, but these stock Peavey tuners hardly ever go out of tune. Obviously, the stock tuners are of high quality. So the point value will remain at 10.

This guitar has two very nice humbucker pickups, both of which can be split to single-coil with a simple turn of the tone knobs. Plus, the pickup configuration can be changed with the phase switch. This offers a wide range of tonal options that would require multiple guitars of other brands without these features. I like the look of the single blade pickups too. They are solidly installed and don't rattle around.

The finish on the black body is very good. Most dudes prefer black guitars. This one has not faded nor chipped over the years. I like the Fender Strat style head with all the tuners on top. It's just more convenient and less awkward to tune. The Peavey bridge is very solid and has no rust, plus it's easy to adjust. The solid volume and tone controls are quiet and smooth with good pots and wiring. The cord jack is recessed into the body, shielded and quiet. The bolt-on neck is light, completely unwarped, well-fitted and firm. The frets are nearly perfect. I can't see nor feel any fret wear. The body is somewhat oversized and solidly heavy, but I like that; especially combined with the feather light neck. It adds to the wonderful sustain of this guitar.

Okay, so it has tons of cool features not found even on most of today's guitars. But what's all that worth if it sounds like crap? Well, the tones on this guitar sound as good as the guitar sounds in print. I think people here have done a very good job of describing the tones and versatility of this baby. The cleans, either pick, set to single coils, absolutely sparkle. I can chicken pick jangly country or clang new wave and punk classics by bands like The Clash and the Police. The neck pickup set on humbucker is warm and punchy. Perfect for jazz or driving rock rhythms. The bridge pickup set to humbucker is brighter and more trebly and does very well with 80's heavy metal. I don't know how it would do with new thrash metal, so I won't give it a full 10 for sound. But a 9 speaks to this guitar's versatility and genuinely professional range of beautiful tones.

I agree that the Peavey T-60 is a hybrid of a Fender Strat and a Gibson Les Paul. I love that, two guitars in one. Actually, I'd say it's 3-in-1 because I can get mine to sound like a Fender Telecaster in the bridge position on single coil. The ability to play sparkly clean is very handy when playing through amp modellers so commonly found on today's amps and software recording systems. And yet, the humbuckers have all of the attitude and punchy, raw bravado required by most of today's brutal rockers.

The phase switch really broadens the tonal range -- I've even made it sound like I'm playing through an AM radio, which will come in handy on some recording sessions.

As said, I love the action, quality and setup. My action is low -- just enough where it generates the slightest fret buzz, but not enough buzz to be picked up when amplified. Pickup placement is perfect and doesn't get in the way of picking and palm muting. The bridge isn't ideal for palm muting but it works.

As said, this beeotch is over 25 years old but could pass for less than a couple years old! All the parts are stock -- and they all function flawlessly. This is a working man's guitar because it's reliable, playable and versatile. I would confidently do a small gig with it without a backup and still be able to do a variety of popular covers on a good amp without fear of malfunction. The solid feel of the Peavey T-60, the perfectly machined steel parts, and the elegant and soft, smooth, comfortable neck all give me a rock-hard boner.

I haven't dealt with them but their reputation is stellar. I've emailed a lot of amp and guitar companies. Most just ignore emails, others take at least several days to reply. That pisses me off. So I dig hearing that other people have received excellent service from Peavey. Plus, they're an American company based in the USA so we can just drive (or fly) right on over and give 'em a piece of our minds if they give us any hassle! ;)

I can't believe the deal I made on this AMERICAN MADE, HIGH QUALITY, HIGHLY VERSATILE, VINTAGE electric guitar. I've never owned a high end guitar, I've searched for tone with low-end guitars for a long time. Even at the price I paid, I feel like I finally own a high-end electric guitar. I've played new and vintage Pauls and Strats that didn't sound as good, nor play as comforably, as my T-60. I can't believe what these are currently selling for. That must be because so many were sold when they were manufactured in the mid-70s to mid-80s and because they've withstood so well through time. And, it's just because the word isn't out. I agree with others here -- this may be the most under-valued, overlooked electric guitar out there. I paid less than most of the new junk that's on store shelves today made in Third World sweatshops with not even a fraction of the high-end features on this guitar made in the good ole' USA. I highly recommend picking one up if you can, I think word is going to get out and the value is going to skyrocket. I feel fortunate that I landed a deal on mine before it does. I'm sure as hell keeping this sexy girl no matter what.

All black, blade pick-ups, metal knobs...
don't know too much tech stuff.

this is the bomb...

it's everything I dreamt about.

It beats any guitar, any price, any brand, it's there when they cross the finish line.

I play athmospheric, feedbacky, drone rock, it's perfect.


Amp: Line6 Spider II with foot control and programmed efx.
Efx: Boss me-6, Danelectro Fab Tone, line6 dm4, line6 fm4.

I got it second hand, never touched anything from the day I picked it up in the shop... about 8 yrs ago.

it's super strong, i'd say it'd take a lot of rough treatment and stand up to it.

no need

I was so happy when I got this, I'm delighted that I have it, and seriously laugh at anyone that pays a fortune of a "name", this is one of the best kept secrets.

I may consider having this buried with me, just in case...

Solid body/2 cut aways. 2 humbucking pick ups that can be taped too single coil using the 2 tone controls(from 10 to 7=single coil.from 7 down=humbucking) 2 vol. 1-pickup selector switch and a phase reversal switch. Very this but sturdy neck. Super chromed hardware. Mine is a 1978 and the hardware still looks new.

This is a universal sounding guitar. It has a solid sound regarless of the electronic set up. It sounds expensive compared too most electric out there today. It goes fron chicken picken ice pick too almost a Kenny Burrell smoothness. I can't think of any guitar that does what it does so completely. Even in single coil mode, its very quiet. I like this guitar a lot and I play it frequintly on stage. With the right amp,it will compete with any guitar regardless of price. The sound is that good.

With its thin neck and its placements of the pickups and low action, it cant be beat. I bought this guitar used and have been using it now for almost 10 years. It had 10s when I got it and I put 9s on it so I had too do just minor ajustments. I can't beleive this guitar has stood up so well over the years and I find when I start too play my other guitars, I always go back too the t-60-wonderful!No flaws and stays in tune better then any guitar I own. Even the frets don't seem too ware out.

This is the Hummer of electric guitars. Its a tank. I have never seen a guitar take so much and nothing bothers it. Besides its made in the USA.

Peavey has the best customer support in the busseness. Bar none! They will bend over backwards too satisfy their customers no matter how old their guitars are...LOL! I have a lot of Peavey equipment and never broke down. All I needed was too find out what size cover or what year something was and they were on my e-mail within minuts.

This is the most under rated guitar in the world and I hope it stays that way so I can pick these things up and rediculously low prices. If it were stolen or lost, I would buy another as quikly as possible. Its strong. It sounds wonderful. It plays like a dream and its fast. Yes it is a little heavy but I have a certain Gibson-- -- custom thats about the same weight. And My t-60 is far better in my personl opinion.

This is a follow up review on what is starting to become a legendary guitar in my collection. A natural 1978 Peavey T 60. Since there have been so many prior reviews on its design, setup and details, will skip that. I got this in a pawn shop about ten years ago. I fixed the broken phase switch tip with a replacement. Along with its rectangular heavy duty molded plastic case, it has been on countless gigs since then. Because of its unique circuitry allowing the two pickups to change from humbuckers to single coil and the possible blended every thing in between, its sonic capabilities are truly endless. It is built heavy duty with no cheap parts. It's metal nut adds to its unique tone. The T60 is not a one trick pony guitar. Rather, its design, build, toughness and low cost combine to make this a sought after instrument. IMHO, after buying/searching/selling many guitars over the last fifteen years, I can't think of a better bargain.

AAAhh the sound! Because of the materials, there combination, various switches, unique circuitry changing the pickup sound from thin single coil to thick humbucker tones, with countless variations in between, this guitar wins hands down with its multi voice. I have other quality guitars to compare with the T 60. I would categorize the quiet tone as bright, long sustain, can get sparkly, rich,growly in full humbucker mode, makes my solid state amp sound more like a tube amp.
It is strung with .10's so it allows string bends easily. It is a heavy guitar, but I can hack it.

My first year issue is natural wood, the neck is glossy on all sides. The frets are low and wide, thin neck. All hardware is first class and heavily made. Nothing dainty here. Despite its 25 years, this guitar shows little wear. The large rectangular plastic case cushions the guitar well and it also has a couple of large pockets. I would say that the looks/design is not elegant like a PRS, for instance, but I can't see any second rate materials or workmanship.

I have played this outside and inside, smoky, high humidity, subjected to very hot and freezing temps while stored in the van, etc. It is built to withstand the rigors of gigging. Natural finish is very durable. I rotate five guitars for my jobs. I take two guitars, subject to my mood, type of situation. The T 60 is able to handle any type of venue, and music choice. Replaced strap buttons with strap locks for added peace of mind. Never have gone to a paying gig without a backup guitar. About once every four or so gigs, I break a string. With a backup guitar, I switch, without a backup, you would have to stop and replace the string. The audience becomes impatient.

I have no opinionas I bought it well into its second hand life and no contact with Peavey. I got my replacement switch tip from ALLPARTS.

Learned to play in 1963. I have had a variety of amps, guitars. I now regularly rotate a Heritage Prospect semi hollow, Gibson Les Paul Jr Lite, Robin Artisan, Fender 52 reissue Telecaster, and the Peavey T60. Amps are a Roland JC 120 and Carvin SX 300. Sometimes interject a Line Six Pod 2.0 between the guitar and amp. I really like the sonic tones, unique pickup circuitry, heavy duty construction, low price and American inginuity/construction. This guitar is fun fun fun to play with quick action to boot. I play classic rock and the blues, which are no problem for the T 60.