Hey, the Silvertone 1448s and Kay Vanguards are still under $1,000. But don't expect a small neck on the Vanguards, my Vanguard II (pointy one) is chunky, but it has a V profile.
Re: Peavey T-60. I have a 1979 T-60. You have the tone control described backwards. If the tone is set at 10, it is a single coil; as you drop below 7, it becomes a humbucker. Cheers!
NO, you're both wrong. The video got both the model and operation of the other model wrong, and you got the model wrong. I have a Peavey Mystic, which is the simplified 3 knob/1 selector control scheme. The *T-25* is the Peavey model that uses that configuration as opposed to the *T-60* which uses the 4 knob/2 selector switch config. T-60 literally has what I call the ICEPICK SWITCH THAT NOBODY NEEDS on it and Hartley took it out after he realized there was a more useful way to run the circuit as well as keep 100% of people from doing stuff 99% of them shouldn't really attempt live (for the safety of the room's ears). The T-40 is revered as one of the first double humbucker basses that can be configured to sound like nearly any other bass in existence, that came before and after, and the way the coil splitting and phase switches are set up allow this to be simply dialed in as you play.
@@russellzauner Yikes. No reason to get all worked up about a 40-year-old pickup scheme. Although it was pretty cool at the time, and still is. I own a Peavey T-60, T-25, Horizon, Mantis, Milestone, Mystic, and Razer. The Mantis has two knobs; the others have three knobs, except the T-60 which has four knobs. In terms of using the tone control(s) to change from single coil to humbucker, they all work the same way. I suggest you read the T-60 manual (or any of the other manuals, all available on Peavey.com), which says: "How the Circuit Works: Rotating the tone controls fully clockwise (position #10) achieves the single coil mode and produces a greater degree of "highs" from the instrument. Rotating the tone controls counterclockwise to approximately the #7 position brings the second coil into operation for full-range, humbucking tonalities." Are you saying that Peavey has it wrong, too? Cheers and peace be with you.
My first vintage guitar I got was a Kay Vanguard 3 I got in 2006. It started a love affair with vintage catalog guitars. I currently also own a Harmony H59 rocket, Kent Videocaster, Kent 740, Teisco K2L, an Electra Super Rock, and a Carlo Robelli branded Greco SG600. Most of those I purchased for $300 or less. Haha.
I recently got an old Soviet Stella Rostov. Roughly late 70's, maybe early 80's. Don't know the exact year tbh, and wouldn't really know how you tell. About £270 if you include the post. Really beautiful guitar, good condition too. 4 single coil pickups with stereo and phase switching, which is insane. I wish I could tell your how played, but it's in my local shop atm getting re-fretted. I think it's gonna be an absolute dream when it's done. It's been the only downside so far. And it was quite fun seeing the faces of the staff in the shop when I showed it. Even their head builder had never seen anything like it. I'd certainly recommend people having a look at the old Soviet instruments if you want something cheap that's close to a Teisco but not exactly the same.
Gibson B-15 acoustics were the iconic "student guitar" of the mid 1960's, make great players, and are often priced under a grand. I'm certainly not letting go of mine anytime soon. Beautiful vintage tone.
Cool stuff. So let me add a few you missed. First of all …. All of the made in USA Peavey “T” series guitars are amazing. I have an old 82 ‘ T-15 (2 super ferrite blade pups the size of P-90’s , A master vol. / master tone /w /standard 3 way toggle) So the T-15 is a short scale neck 19 frets and the T-25 is a full scale version identical in construction otherwise. The tone of my T-15 is absolutely incredibly close to my 73 ash body Fender American Telecaster which blows my mind. The short scale neck makes it a very fast and easy guitar to play. T-30 and above had humbucker pups. Their bridges are simple and unique as well but are very functional. Next ….My new baby… A 1998 Gibson All American 2 , These guitars are like a Gibson Melody Maker on steroids that mated with a Stratocaster…… You won’t find these in the Gibson Catalogue, The all American Series guitars were manufactured in Nashville as a limited special order for Guitar Center. The AA 1 is an SG with one bridge hum-bucker but with a 24 fret neck. It’s a rock beast. All of the All American series have 24 fret necks. The AA 2 has a DC body as thick as a LP Jr. , Two single coil pups , rear loaded master volume and tone knobs plus the 3 way selector…… And here’s the big surprise!!!! 😮 It is factory equipped with an almost exact copy of Fender’s Strat style tremolo system with 5 springs. (I use three). The last AA is pretty much an exact copy of “The Paul” except that all these guitars are 24 fret necks. All are mahogany body and neck, All have rosewood fingerboards and come with grovers standard. My friend Paul has the AA 1 (SG) he picked it up for $750.00 a few years back with HS case. I bought my AA 2 on Reverb for under $500.00 six months ago. ( I’ve seen them for 8 to $900 lately) I immediately realized that adding a used set of Gibson P-90’s with nickel/ chrome covers would kick ass and boy does it. So for about $320 more ( includes pro luthier fee) I have my own custom model of this great boned guitar. I also added a slightly modded Fender LSR roller nut to help keep her in tune. The slight mod was that the LSR is made for a fender style neck (no offset) and the slots had to be slightly filed to accommodate the Gibson offset peg head. Very simple. I have one more sort of rare but great Strat style guitar . My SWG Stinger designed,custom manufactured by Samick, and marketed by Martin USA…. It’s built in the style of Fender’s “The Strat” no pick guard with back loaded controls… All the hardware and pups were custom built by Schecter. The tone of this guitar is better than my 80’ custom shop Strat. As they say in South Philly “ Go Figure”!!! They made several Strat type versions , A Tele version, A P-Bass version and a few other iterations. These all usually sell for well under a grand and are quality that’s affordable as well as good looking. Hope you all enjoyed hearing of my finds and how they stack up in the world of Name brand models that keep getting more expensive every day… it’s a blast to find an axe with good bones to mod on. Wish I could show you guys the All American 2 now that she’s finished….. she sounds as good as any LP DC Custom w/ P-90’s plus has a whammy bar.. Happy Hunting everyone…..and yeah these guys are out there and are fun to find. All my best, Big Dave Simpson
I actually saw a marauder in a guitar store a couple months ago. It was in this small shop in Blue Ridge Georgia. the owner was super cool and he had a marauder. It was pretty beat and it looked like one of the tuning pegs had been swapped but it was cool.
I was lucky to have a St. George Teisco 6 string bass given to me, so it wasn't a financial deal as per, but it is a rare and wonderful guitar. Modeled on the Fender 6 string bass, it gets that Glen Campbell Galveston and Witchita Lineman tone perfect throught my 69 Princeton Reverb.
I got a 1990 Peavey. It was the last of the made in the U.S. Peavey guitars. The Predator is a take on a Strat though the body and neck construction is different. The neck was made by slicing the blank it was to be made from ...flipping one side of it from top to bottom so that one side will hold the other side straight if warpage begins to occur. It also allowed the truss rod to be put into the the guitar in the center. It works my guitar is dead flat. The neck is all maple. The edges of the Strat shaped body are rounded but less than a Strat. Like the Strat it is made of alder though some say later models used poplar. There are now endless Strat copies and there are endless makers of parts that can be easily adapted for repairs or missing parts. This guitar is one of the few old guitars that needs very little done to make a serious pro instrument. With decades for the wood to dry out add a set of pro vintage style PU's and they can put out some of that vintage tone you here from Strats costing thousands. Korean PU"s are are made with U.S. specs and materials or buy some used Fenders. Mine sound so good I sold my Fender Custom Shop Strat!!! Mine is in very good condition and I paid $280.00 USD. A banged about but restorable one can be $100.00 USD. Mint condition can fetch up to $600.00 USD A bit of savvy buying and patience got me serious new PU's for $40.00 USD and $35.00 USD got me new locking tuners. A whole package with every plastic part including pickguard, PU covers and knobs can be had for around $25.00 USD with a dozen choices from the traditional to green, red, blue you name it. So for the price of an Asian Wannabe you get vintage guitar that only gets more valuable every year.
My first electric guitar was a 1959 Sears Silvertone 1420 Stratotone in Tuxedo Black. I got it for Xmas in 1964 from my dad. I still have it. I recently pulled the electronics out & tested everything with my volt meter & cleaned the pots, switch, pups & all the cavities. I did though have to remove the fret board bc it was coming loose from the neck at the nut end. Checked the non-adjustable truss rod & glued the fret board back on. I still play it fairly often & wouldn't ever sell it, but is it worth what they're asking for these so-called vintage guitars? No & neither are the guitars here. But I still wouldn't sell mine for sentimental reasons. Just my opinion & nothing more.
Just got a Burns Of London 1962 Vibra Artist for £800. A bit beat up and missing its case, but a really cool find. Gonna do a demo, because there are basically none on RU-vid.
Recently got a 1957 harmony .... not quite sure the model but it has 2 pups... had to have some work done on it at my local shop ... but I think it was worth every penny ...... Also got a 1963 matsumoko few mos ago single pup gold foil ... love these and hey... I think they sound good guess that what counts ... lol
So many Yamahas could be on this list. SSC-500, SG-30, and SG-40. Also, the Ibanez: the late70s-early 80s ST series, and some of the more unique Roadstar II models. And all the late 70s Matsumoko brands Aria/Westone/Electra/Vantage, etc.
Re: the Kay Vanguard II: They came with variants of the "Pancake" pickup seen on the 1st generation of Vanguard. Some Vanguard II pups had red decor, some gold, and then there are a few with pole pieces. Here are all of the varieties I know: "Speed Demon" Version (which has little in common with the better-known Kay Speed Demon models:) K318: Stop Tail, 1 Pup with Pole Pieces K319: Stop Tail, 2 Pups with Pole Pieces "Value Leader:" K321: Stop Tail, 1 Pup with Smooth Top, Red Decor K322: Stop Tail, 2 Pups with Smooth Top, Red Decor ??? Models: K326: Vibrato Tail, 1 Pup with Pole Pieces K327: Vibrato Tail, 2 Pups with Pole Pieces K328: Vibrato Tail, 3 Pups with Pole Pieces K331: Vibrato Tail, 1 Pup with Smooth Top, Gold Decor K332: Vibrato Tail, 2 Pups with Smooth Top, Gold Decor K333: Vibrato Tail, 3 Pups with Smooth Top, Gold Decor All of these tended to come in "Cherry Burst" finish. I've also seen a few in other finishes, but I'm not sure of their originality. In come cases, the finish seems to have just aged. But if it's Black? I'm not sure. It looks good in Black to me, though. This body style also came as a Bass, with the Speed Bump pickup. Those were the K5917, K5918, and K5919 (depending on the finish. K5917 is Red, K5918 is Teal, K5919 is Walnut Burst.) Finally, the "Pancake" Pickup is also known as a "Cake Pan" (apt name when they're upside down, especially of the bridge pickups) and a "Zippo" pickup, and other names. "Pancake" and "Zippo" seem to be the most common. It has very weak magnets in it that seem to typically not have the north or South facing the strings, and they're wound with AWG 43. Don't open one of these up by drilling it, it's held together by the potting wax.
They were this much until the price was driven up because of the word “vintage”😂😂 just like the ‘94 JagStang I got for $450 in 2003 that’s now being reissued for $1300.
He did use a Maurauder live while touring Rated R, he uses Peavey SS heads from the same era as the T60 and Rancho has a stash of Harmony's, so yeah; good shout man.
Crazy what's happened to the market on vintage guitars! I got lucky and bought a 1980 Gibson Les Paul Firebrand for $300 about 20 years ago at a pawn shop. It'd cost over a grand today.
I am a long time player, and don't care what is valued as vintage. I have owned many, not all were good. Great guitars are being made now with steel frets etc, Give me a new one now.
Kurt Cobain bought cheap guitars because that was all he could afford before the band blew up… Kurt was homeless at times when he wasn’t famous (“Something in the Way” is about sleeping under a bridge, because Kurt DID sleep under a bridge for a time.)
Peavey USA basses and T guitars are rising in price like a hot air balloon. Amazing quality. Irony = Curt Cobain liked CHEAP guitars because he was broke. Now, they're all a fortune because he played them. Same with his pedals. DOD pedals have gone through the roof. Reverb has always been inflated prices, so you HAVE to be educated on your purchases.
Er. That tesco guitar with the really long exaggerated strat headstock and tiny body and the cheap version of a les Paul bridge? Brian Eno used to say it was still his favourite guitar to use. I think it was a tesco. Looks kind of like an SG wearing clothes that are too big for it. I don’t mean Angus Young, he is the all opposite to that. anyway. I found a semi dead one in a guitar store and bought it for like 50 bucks Australian about 17 years ago. was surprised because it always seemed like such a knock off that it wouldn’t be worth doing anything with except harvesting. But Eno liked it apparently.
‘59 Led Paul’s are like 1% going into space. Absurdly overpriced simply to leave those as toys of the 1%. Now I’m not saying they aren’t great or even the best with consideration…but $350,000 for a electric guitar is the same thing as a private citizen spending millions building a rocket just so they can blast into outer space. And what is that? It’s… “Because I can, so Fuck you…that’s why”
OK, I've seen plenty of these thru the decades. Hate to break it to you, they were unplayable junk when they were new and are still unplayable junk now. Why bother.
I mean it's all personal preference and what genre you play. Like I understand most blues dads wouldn't play one but would rather have a les paul or a more boutique guitar. Whilst someone playing something more alternative would gravitate to a crappy yet full of personality silvertone. I would personally never call them junk though, definitely not for everyone, but are perfect for someone wanting a more unique sound or look.
@Reverb, you are a woldwide website with considerable amount of customers in Europe, next time consider to pay attention to European vintage brands. I am boring talking always of US brands....
That Harmony was so ugly I wouldn't even want it if someone paid me to have it. It looks like someone who was completly wasted attempted to copy a jazzmaster.
