To date a Peavey amplifier, you can consult a number of books or online resources or you can contact the Peavey company directly. Examine the back of your Peavey amplifier. Write down the serial number, which consists of some letters followed by a set of numbers. Write down the model name and color.

Is Peavey guitar still in business?

After more than 50 years operating as one of the largest audio equipment manufacturers in the world, Peavey Electronics is closing its speaker and amplifier manufacturing operations in Decatur and Meridian, Mississippi and will be auctioning off the equipment on May 19 and 20.

Is Ernie Ball owned by Fender?

Music Man Founded. David Ball, Ernie Ball, Tom Walker at NAMM. Ernie and Tom Walker met early on when Tom was the west coast Fender sales rep calling on Ernies guitar shop. Founded by Tom Walker, Leo Fender and Forest White in 1972, the Music Man company was eventually bought by Ernie Ball in 1984.

Why did Leo Fender leave Music Man?

Music Mans high quality control standards were costing CLF money, which opened a rift between CLF and Music Man. Eventually, production issues caused infighting and lawsuits, finally resulting in Leo Fender leaving the Music Man and starting G&L Guitars.