From private collection up for sale near mint condition world famous Peavey Standard 260 Guitar and Bass head, this one in particular is an extremely rare and sought after early model from 1970.

The unit is fully working and in amazingly preserved cosmetic condition, complete with manual, schematics and foot-switch.

Same as the one used by Josh Homme of Queens of the Stone Age in the Eric Valentine produced masterpiece "Songs for the Deaf" and many other records.

2 Channels, 2 Outputs of 130W RMS 4 Ohm.

Plenty of power and sound shaping possibilities, a lot of character thanks to its raging mids section.

Serial number 4A-35533, Made in the USA.

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Follows description from Equipboard:

The Peavey Standard 260 is a vintage, solid-state amplifier head and system built in Meridian, Mississippi, known for its rugged build, massive clean headroom, and popularity in rock, blues, doom, and punk genres.

Key Specifications & Features

  • Power Output: Rated at 130 watts RMS into a 4-ohm load (and can handle down to a 2-ohm total load).
  • Circuitry: All-analog, vintage solid-state design.
  • Channels: Dual-channel configuration featuring a Normal channel and an Effects channel.
  • Routing & Inputs: Features specialized Series and Parallel inputs that allow you to cascade or mix the preamp channels together for unique overdriven or blended textures.
  • Equalization: Independent High and Low EQ controls per channel, paired with a master section.
  • Onboard Effects: Includes a built-in spring reverb and distortion.
  • Instrument Versatility: Widely used for both electric guitar and bass guitar (often favored as a budget-friendly doom/stoner rock or punk bass/guitar head).
  • Build: Heavy, road-worthy steel-and-wood chassis built for durability.


Disclaimer: minor characteristics due-to-age such as light pots scratching /  hums / hisses / clicks on every 10+ years old electronic equipment for sale may occur. 

During the life span of the items, repair or restoration actions may have been made and different era / craftsmanship components may have been used.

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Listed4 days ago
ConditionExcellent (Used)
Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • Standard Series 260 130-Watt Guitar / Bass Head
Finish
  • Black
Categories
Year
  • 1970s
Made In
  • United States
Number of Channels
  • 2 Channels
Power Tube Type
  • None
Built-In Effects
  • Built-In Effects
Direct Output
  • No Direct Output
Number of Inputs
  • 4 Inputs
Electronics
  • Solid State
Effects Loop
  • Effects Loop
Color Family
  • Black
Reverb
  • Spring Reverb
Impedance
  • 4 ohms
Output Power (Watts)
  • 130

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