A surname.
Used in a Sentence
peavey
Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for peavey.
Editorial note
Peavey T-60 electric guitar (especially the knobs -- Peavey is the only guitar company that really nailed good knob design).
Examples18
Definitions2
Parts of speech1
Quick take
A surname.
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of peavey gathered in one view.
Alternative spelling of peavy. [A tool used to manipulate logs, having a thick wooden handle, a steel point, and a curved hooked arm. Similar to a cant-hook, but shorter and stouter, and with a pointed end.]
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for peavey.
noun
A surname.
noun
Alternative spelling of peavy. [A tool used to manipulate logs, having a thick wooden handle, a steel point, and a curved hooked arm. Similar to a cant-hook, but shorter and stouter, and with a pointed end.]
Example sentences
Peavey T-60 electric guitar (especially the knobs -- Peavey is the only guitar company that really nailed good knob design).
Wow, looking at that it looks like my old (lost?) Peavey PC-1600 could send 14 bit messages.
For example, if you’re into metal, you can get Peavey ValveKings for low $, they just require a good speaker.
The amp sounded like garbage, but piped through a $100 Peavey Vyper or through Rocksmith and it sounds pretty good.
I'd say the Peavey T60 was far more revolutionary because it introduced CNC machining into guitar manufacturing.
That is my memory too (Australian) - Peavey were cheap but reasonable.
I like to think the poop had something to do with the failure because I really like Peavey stuff in general.
I own a few tube guitar amps (Fender Blues Jr, Peavey Ultra 410) and also have a vintage 70s Ampeg V4b.
Something like an older Peavey will do just fine.
I grew up in Mississippi playing Peavey gear dreaming of designing it.
They had Peavey speakers and Reebok sneakers!
Fast forward 30 years and I'm now a bass player myself and I have to say that Peavey is still great for budget gear, especially their basses.
Quote examples
Peavey writes: "I go out on the factory floor and I see a resistor on the ground, I pick it up.
When I was selling gear just before my estimated time-line it was known to be basically Yamaha* or Peavey-ish company (does a very wide line of products at affordable prices), but "ever-so-slightly" crapish.
I play guitar and this is still very true today - Peavey deals mostly in the lower to medium bracket and their most legendary (and "premium") amp is beloved for just that: (comparatively) cheap, reliable and a distinct sound.
Proper noun examples
When you're a 14 year old guitarist and you need big volume without big bucks, you go Peavey.
Having bought 10's of thousands of dollars of sound equipment over the years, much of which was from Peavey...this is pretty cool.
I consider it one of Peavey's crowning achievements, maybe the best thing they ever made.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use peavey in a sentence?
Peavey T-60 electric guitar (especially the knobs -- Peavey is the only guitar company that really nailed good knob design).
What does peavey mean?
A surname.
What part of speech is peavey?
peavey is commonly used as noun.