Peavey T-60 User Manual

7-60/T-40'
owner's
manual
FEATURES:
Pickups:
Two full-range humbucking pickups with blade pole
pieces utilizing a unique duai/single coil circuit (U. S.
Patent No. 4, 164,163) allowing humbucking or single coil
operation of either or both pickups through rotation of
the tone controls (see Circuit explanation and Controls:
Tone). T-608 and T-40® pickups are fully potted with
epoxy to reduce unwanted hum and noise. Any attempt to
disassemble the pickup will void any warranty on the
electronics of your instrument.
Circuit:
The circuit utilized in the T-603/T-40® is unparalleled
for its ability to obtain maximum tonal variations without
the use of battery powered preamps or other “active”
circuitry. (For operating instructions see Controls - How
the Circuit Works.) The volume controls are frequency
compensated to retain high-end at low volume level and
switching between or combining pickups is
accomplished with a three position toggle switch. Further
tone variations can be obtained via a two position phase
switch. (See Controls - Pickup Selector and Phase
Switch.)
Body:
Select hardwood body with double cutaways and deep
contoured shape for superb comfort and feel. The finish
is an ultra-tough polyester/urethane that is highly mar
and weather resistant. (See Caring for your Guitar or
Bass -Finish.)
Neck:
Select rock maple utilizing our patented (U. S. Patent
No. 4,237,944) bi-lamination construction to prevent
“twisting” and warpage. Additional reinforcement is
caution
TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK, 0O NOT
EXPOSE THIS. INSTRUMENT “TO "RAIN “OF,
MOISTURE. BEFORE USING THIS INSTRUMENT,
READ BACK COVER FOR FUTHER WARNINGS.
supplied by a fully adjustable steel torsion rod with rolled
threads. (See Adjustments - Torsion Rod/Neck.)
Frets:
Medium size, high crowned 18% nickel silver fret wire
to provide excellent intonation/compensation
characteristics and superb string bending, popping,
hammering, etc. techniques.
Hardware:
Triple chrome-plated die-cast bridge with fully
adjustable individual saddles for string height, tilt, and
intonation. (See Adjustments - Intonation.)
Bone-hard polycarbonate top nut, premium tuning
machines (22:1 ratio on bass and 14:1 on guitar), and
contoured metal control knobs. All switches are military
grade toggles.
Neck Tilt:
Both the T-60® and T-40® feature our neck tilt
adjustment which, when used in conjunction with the
torsion
rod
adjustment,
allows
optimum
string/fret
clearance.
(See
Adjustments
-
Neck
Tilt.)
Scale:
Standard 25%” scale on the guitar; long 34” scale on
the bass guitar.
Phasing:
Both instruments have out-of-phase capabilities
between
pickups
controlled
by
a
two-position
switch:
Phasing works only when both pickups are in use.
Case:
Plush-lined, double-walled and molded custom
contoured case with large storage area, secure latches
and lock.
(Neck) Rhythm Pickup
1 Lead
(Neck) (Bridge)
rithm 2 fag
(Neck)
(Bridge)
CONTROLS:
1. Volume: Each volume control is entirely separate
from the other pickup's circuit. It reduces the volume of
its pickup by rotation counterclockwise. It is also
compensated so that there is a minimal loss of high
frequencies with reduced volume, however, optimum
performance is at maximum volume. Special contoured
control knobs are used for comfort and smoothness.
2. Tone: Each pickup has its own tone circuit which
operates independently of the other circuit. When the
selector switch is in the “both pickups" position, each
tone control affects the overall tone by altering its own
pickup’s sound. The single/dual coil circuit and
associated tone controls will be explained under "How
the Tone Circuit Works.”
3. Pickup Selector: The pickup selector switch (a 3-
position switch) operates in the fashion customary on
most guitars. With the guitar suspended in normal
playing position, moving the switch upward activates the
rhythm (neck) pickup, and downward movement places
the instrument in a lead or bridge pickup mode. The
middle position activates both pickups.
NOTE:
THE PATCH CORD BETWEEN THE GUITAR AND
AMPLIFIER IS AN EXTREMELY IMPORTANT LINK. FOR
OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE A HIGH QUALITY, WELL
SHIELDED CORD SHOULD BE USED IN THIS
APPLICATION.

Peavey T-60 Specifications

General

Body Material	Ash
Neck Material	Maple
Fingerboard Material	Maple or Rosewood
Scale Length	25.5 inches
Type	Solid Body Electric Guitar
Fretboard Radius	12 inches
Controls	Pickup selector
Finish	Gloss
Pickups	2 single-coil pickups

Summary

Instrument Features

Pickup Design

Details on dual/single coil humbucking pickups with blade pole pieces and epoxy potting.

Unique Circuitry

Explanation of the unparalleted circuit for maximum tonal variations without active components.

Body Construction

Description of select hardwood body with double cutaways, deep contour, and ultra-tough finish.

Neck Construction

Information on patented bi-lamination rock maple neck with steel torsion rod.

Control Functions

Volume Control Operation

Details on separate volume controls, frequency compensation, and optimal performance at max volume.

Tone Control Functionality

Explanation of independent tone circuits for each pickup and their effect on overall tone.

Pickup Selector Switch

Operation of the 3-position switch for selecting neck, bridge, or both pickups.

Phase Switch

Description of the 2-position switch for out-of-phase sound when both pickups are active.

Instrument Adjustments

Torsion Rod Neck Adjustment

Instructions for setting neck straightness or relief using a torsion rod wrench.

Saddle Height Adjustment

Guidance on adjusting individual bridge saddles for string height and neck curvature.

Neck Tilt Adjustment

Procedure for adjusting neck tilt to set overall string playing height in conjunction with bridge.

String Intonation Setup

Steps for setting accurate string intonation by adjusting bridge saddles.

Instrument Care and Maintenance

Advice on protecting the instrument from temperature/humidity and maintaining its finish.

Safety Cautions and Warranty Information

Electrical Safety Warnings

Precautions against electrical shock due to improper grounding or contact with other apparatus.

Peavey Limited Warranty

Details on the one-year limited warranty, conditions, exclusions, and remedy for guitar defects.