Peavey T-60

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Re: Peavey T-60

Post by Frank N. Peavey » Sat Dec 31, 2011 9:38 am

Your pickups came around late '81 or early '82. I've seen T's from early '82 with the toasters and some from late '81 with blades. I guess which ever style was closest to the work bench got installed until all the toasters were used up.

You'll see a lot of blade pickup T's with the small flat switches as well. The switch change happened somewhere along the same time line. It's tough to pin down an exact date for the changes.

The T-60s were made from 1978 to 1986. I really wish we'd get a reissue one day.
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Re: Peavey T-60

Post by j bradshaw » Sat Dec 31, 2011 12:15 pm

I read somewhere that Peavey changed type wood the T's were made from somewhere around 1980. Is this correct? The only complaint I have about the guitar is the weight. It weighs about 9-10lbs while my strat is just under 8lbs. It doesn't seem like much but it does get heavy. Other than that I enjoy playing it. Thanks for your help..

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Re: Peavey T-60

Post by Frank N. Peavey » Sun Jan 01, 2012 10:33 am

There may have been a wood change, but I'm not sure.
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Re: Peavey T-60

Post by Renown » Sun Nov 03, 2013 8:37 am

Here is my Peavey T-60 with hard shell case. I have done some research and I think it is a 1983 model. I have noticed that some of these had different kinds of switches. Mine does not have the little flat blade switches. Is it possible that somebody changed them? I noticed on a few pictures other T-60 had the same kind of switch that mine has. if it is not factory I would like to change it back if possible. This is my first American Made Guitar. I really love the look of the tone and volume knobs. thinking about trying to find a set for my les Paul and SG.
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Re: Peavey T-60

Post by Frank N. Peavey » Mon Nov 04, 2013 7:32 am

Nope, those switches are correct for late model T-60s. We call those bat handle or bat for short. You'll find the bats on a lot of other mid 80s Peavey guitars as well. The early T's had the flat tip or flat for short. Zeroing in on the change date on the switches is iffy. Much like the transition from toaster to blade pickups. But those switches are correct for a 1983.
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Re: Peavey T-60

Post by Renown » Mon Nov 04, 2013 12:44 pm

Frank N. Peavey wrote:Nope, those switches are correct for late model T-60s. We call those bat handle or bat for short. You'll find the bats on a lot of other mid 80s Peavey guitars as well. The early T's had the flat tip or flat for short. Zeroing in on the change date on the switches is iffy. Much like the transition from toaster to blade pickups. But those switches are correct for a 1983.

Cool Thanks for the help.. When i first seen ont of these i didnt like it much but i am starting to dig it alot...
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Re: Peavey T-60

Post by Frank N. Peavey » Tue Nov 05, 2013 11:09 pm

I was the same way back in the day they were available brand new. I was strictly a Les Paul and Bandit guy. Didn't actually play a T-60 until 2005 when I found my first one for $90 in a pawn shop.
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Re: Peavey T-60

Post by TRexF16 » Mon Dec 30, 2013 12:23 pm

This may have already been posted, but I just watched this for the first time, SRV at Montreux. Some good T-60 playing and tones between about the 23 and 50 minute points in the vid. Enjoy:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cm6AxsdIh9k
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Re: Peavey T-60

Post by Awonser » Wed May 20, 2015 4:40 pm

I have a mint 1978 t-60 still has plastic on pick guard and warranty cards. Anyone interested ? I'm in Ohio

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Post by Frank N. Peavey » Wed May 20, 2015 11:12 pm

Is it an 8M, six digit or eight digit serial number?
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Re: Peavey T-60

Post by Awonser » Sat Jun 13, 2015 2:54 pm

serial number# is 00346482 warranty was dated jan 17th 1980 but bought it in 79. still has plastic on pick guard in original case been sitting under my bed for 30 plus years. all original paperwork and case

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Re: Peavey T-60

Post by Frank N. Peavey » Fri Jun 19, 2015 8:40 am

I'd be interested in an 8M or 6-digit serial number. I've already got a '78 8-digit serial number T in my herd.
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Re: Peavey T-60

Post by propbeanie » Fri Jun 19, 2015 2:59 pm

Awonser wrote:I have a mint 1978 t-60 still has plastic on pick guard and warranty cards. Anyone interested ? I'm in Ohio
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Re: Peavey T-60

Post by Awonser » Fri Jun 26, 2015 10:00 am

If interested in the t-60 email me at awonser At yahoo dot com I have pictures I can send I'm having a hard time figuring out this forum

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"Re felting" Peavey T-60 case

Post by clichejacques » Sat Jun 10, 2017 12:55 pm

Hey y'all, I just got my very first t-60 last week. Someone sold me 3 guitars for $100 and one was a beat up 1981 t-60. After peeling what must have been the felt from the case off the body, polishing up the metal and replacing both switches and the truss rod cover I threw some strings on and tried it out. I do agree that they are heavy and the neck is thin but the tones and the phase capability are incredible! It became my gigging guitar instantly.
I'd like to bring everything back to it's original form. the guitar is but I need to "re felt" the case somehow. Does anybody have any suggestions?

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