Peavey Rockingham (Trans Purple)

This forum is for talking about all kinds of Peavey electric and acoustic guitars.
Post Reply
sinnerboy
New Member
Posts: 2
Joined: Sat Nov 19, 2011 5:14 am

Peavey Rockingham (Trans Purple)

Post by sinnerboy » Sat Nov 19, 2011 5:29 am

Hi folks, :)

Just recently picked up a used Peavey Rockingham in Trans Purple. It's the B6 Bigsby model, and it also has a roller bridge fitted now. I love it, it plays brilliantly, sounds great, and really has the rockabilly look down to a tee. :D Dont think there's many of these in the US, maybe UK only?

Also, does anyone know how to decode the serial number on these to many indicate where and when they were made? I've looked online but there doesnt seem to be much info or advice on reading Eastern made Peavey serials at all. :?

Thoughts/opinions on the guitar welcome! :wink:

Image

I'll upload some better quality pictures later!
Last edited by sinnerboy on Tue Nov 29, 2011 5:31 am, edited 1 time in total.
Image
Top
User avatar
studiodtk5
Member
Posts: 2262
Joined: Sat Feb 20, 2010 1:39 pm
Location: Toledo, Ohio

Re: Peavey Rockingham (Trans Purple)

Post by studiodtk5 » Sat Nov 19, 2011 6:05 am

Guitar looks great....

I think there is no decoding of the serial numbers on that one...sorry. :(
Darren
ITOC: 08-00190

Peavey stuff I have: Masterpiece 50, Custom Shop 212, Stereo Chorus 212, T-60, T-40, Signature Select, Odyssey II Prototype, Generation Custom EXP, Firenza P90-ACM, VB-2, Stomp Boxes, Radial Pro 1000, lots of mics, etc...
Top
sinnerboy
New Member
Posts: 2
Joined: Sat Nov 19, 2011 5:14 am

Re: Peavey Rockingham (Trans Purple)

Post by sinnerboy » Sat Nov 19, 2011 8:07 am

studiodtk5 wrote:Guitar looks great....

I think there is no decoding of the serial numbers on that one...sorry. :(
Thanks! :)

Yeah, i'd came to that conclusion, it's a pity, when most other makes are pretty easy to decode.

All i've heard is the Korean model had a deeper body (73mm?) than the Chinese model (around 63mm?).

I think there's some variation in the colour of the trans purple models, unless it's simply down to lighting in the pictures, i find some are quite dark, whilst others are alot lighter, i guess this is to be expected though?

For example...

One which looks very dark...

Image

And one which looks alot lighter...

Image

My own seems to be somewhere in the middle of the road between these two. :D
Image
Top
pete7
Member
Posts: 13
Joined: Fri Nov 04, 2011 12:28 pm
Location: warrington, UK

Re: Peavey Rockingham (Trans Purple)

Post by pete7 » Wed Nov 23, 2011 9:30 am

sinnerboy wrote:
studiodtk5 wrote:Guitar looks great....

I think there is no decoding of the serial numbers on that one...sorry. :(
Thanks! :)

Yeah, i'd came to that conclusion, it's a pity, when most other makes are pretty easy to decode.

All i've heard is the Korean model had a deeper body (73mm?) than the Chinese model (around 63mm?).


My own seems to be somewhere in the middle of the road between these two. :D
I have a blonde one bought new about 8 weeks ago and there is:

- sticker saying 'made in china' on the back of headstock
- CE sticker and inspection sticker
- number inside BNJA0158
- body depth of 68mm

and here it is...

Image

Hope this is of some help

Pete
Top
User avatar
studiodtk5
Member
Posts: 2262
Joined: Sat Feb 20, 2010 1:39 pm
Location: Toledo, Ohio

Re: Peavey Rockingham (Trans Purple)

Post by studiodtk5 » Wed Nov 23, 2011 5:38 pm

It looks great....

How does it compare to the RIC on the wall there?
Darren
ITOC: 08-00190

Peavey stuff I have: Masterpiece 50, Custom Shop 212, Stereo Chorus 212, T-60, T-40, Signature Select, Odyssey II Prototype, Generation Custom EXP, Firenza P90-ACM, VB-2, Stomp Boxes, Radial Pro 1000, lots of mics, etc...
Top
Box
Member
Posts: 4867
Joined: Mon Jun 07, 2010 8:39 am
Location: Springville, AL

Re: Peavey Rockingham (Trans Purple)

Post by Box » Wed Nov 23, 2011 5:48 pm

^^The RIC is a fake.

But yeps, Rockingham is UK only. For whatever reason.
I ♥ Peavey________
Ensoniq VFX
Korg Monotron
Korg Triton
Peavey Fury 1992
Peavey KB-300
Peavey Milestone 1984
Roland JX-8P
Waldorf Micro Q
Yamaha KM802
Yamaha KX5
Yamaha SY77
Top
guitarman40
New Member
Posts: 6
Joined: Sat Nov 26, 2011 9:03 am
Location: Evergreen,Al
Contact:
Contact guitarman40

Re: Peavey Rockingham (Trans Purple)

Post by guitarman40 » Sat Nov 26, 2011 2:12 pm

Hey gang, I'm new to the forum, but I guess I should just jump right in, okay.
I just sold my Rockingham that I had for a number of years. I can't say enough about its performance. I used it with my band The Original Flares, and recorded with it on a number of occasions.
Mine was a proto type that I got from the Peavey Showroom at Soundcheck,Nashville,Tn. It was dark purple with no serial numbers.
For blues or rock a billy it worked fine, but the pup's just did'nt cut rock n roll,in my opinion. Peavey himself was'nt real fond of this guitar that was invisioned by one of his Euro guys. It is the exact copy of a Gretsch,(can't remember the number), right down to the binding. A Gretsch 6120 body with a 6119 neck.
Not sure how to post pic here or I post a few.
Good luck with yours,its a great instrument,regardless and well made.
BTW Pete,I've always wanted the blonde model, maybe one day.
Top
pete7
Member
Posts: 13
Joined: Fri Nov 04, 2011 12:28 pm
Location: warrington, UK

Re: Peavey Rockingham (Trans Purple)

Post by pete7 » Tue Nov 29, 2011 5:41 am

As well as being designed by Darren Higham, ( Eddie Cochrane afficionado I believe and husband to Imelda May) I believe they were made for Peavey by Peerless, who also made the same instrument for Gretsch.

Any more info will be gratefully received

The RIC is indeed a Tanglewood and is OK but a is cheapie and really for show - they look great IMHO.

ATB

Pete
Top
guitarman40
New Member
Posts: 6
Joined: Sat Nov 26, 2011 9:03 am
Location: Evergreen,Al
Contact:
Contact guitarman40

Re: Peavey Rockingham (Trans Purple)

Post by guitarman40 » Wed Nov 30, 2011 11:47 am

Its a G3131 by Gretsch that is the exact copy,(rockingham) or Peavey is the exact copy. Not sure which came first.
Attachments
G3131.jpg
G3131.jpg (36.66 KiB) Viewed 11793 times
Top
pete7
Member
Posts: 13
Joined: Fri Nov 04, 2011 12:28 pm
Location: warrington, UK

Re: Peavey Rockingham (Trans Purple)

Post by pete7 » Sat Jun 23, 2012 4:47 pm

Had my first attempt at youtube upload....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EP4pC_9p ... ture=g-upl

Pete
Top
ROCKING BILL
New Member
Posts: 2
Joined: Wed Dec 23, 2015 5:54 am

Re: Peavey Rockingham (Trans Purple)

Post by ROCKING BILL » Sun Dec 27, 2015 7:11 am

sinnerboy wrote:Hi folks, :)

Just recently picked up a used Peavey Rockingham in Trans Purple. It's the B6 Bigsby model, and it also has a roller bridge fitted now. I love it, it plays brilliantly, sounds great, and really has the rockabilly look down to a tee. :D Dont think there's many of these in the US, maybe UK only?

Also, does anyone know how to decode the serial number on these to many indicate where and when they were made? I've looked online but there doesnt seem to be much info or advice on reading Eastern made Peavey serials at all. :?

Thoughts/opinions on the guitar welcome! :wink:

Image

I'll upload some better quality pictures later!
That one is made in CHINA
This is a Korean made one as you can see the peavey emblem is different to yours
Image


Image
Top
Post Reply

Return to “Peavey Guitars”