An American-Made Tele with Some Miles on It
The Peavey Reactor is one of those guitars that tends to fly under the radar — made in the USA during Peavey's peak production years in the 1990s, it's a no-frills Telecaster-style solidbody that punches well above its used-market price. Simple controls, a snappy bolt-on maple neck, and a lightweight body make it easy to understand why players keep seeking these out decades after they were discontinued.
This particular example wears a Sunburst finish and carries some honest wear — dings in the finish, chips along the neck pocket, and a set of aftermarket pickups installed by a previous owner. If you're the kind of player who would rather have a guitar that's already been broken in (and already had the pickups swapped to something you might prefer anyway), this one is worth a look.
This Peavey Reactor is in Good condition. The guitar is fully functional and will go through a full tech set up prior to shipping. It has 2 dings on back edge, finish chips along neck pocket, after market pickup. Please review the photos carefully for full condition.
A Classic Tele Blueprint
The Reactor is built around a Telecaster-inspired single-cutaway body — the same fundamental shape that's been a workhorse on stages and in studios for decades. The body is poplar, a lightweight tonewood with a bright, snappy character that suits single-coil territory well. The bolt-on maple neck gives you that crisp, articulate attack Tele players know and appreciate.
The 22-fret maple fingerboard sits at a 12" radius — a bit flatter than vintage spec, which makes string bends feel easier under your fingers. At 25.5" scale length, string tension is consistent and responsive across all six strings.
Aftermarket Pickups — Someone Already Did the Upgrade
The original stock pickups have been replaced with aftermarket units by a previous owner. What's installed isn't specified in the store notes, so you'll want to check in with us on the specifics of this unit. That said, the previous owner put in the work, which means you may already have something you'd prefer over the factory pickups anyway.
Controls remain straightforward: volume, tone, and a 3-way pickup selector. The string-through fixed bridge keeps things stable and adds sustain — a simple, reliable setup that doesn't ask much of you.
USA-Made, Worn In, Ready to Play
Peavey's American production during the 1990s was solid — these guitars were built to be gigged, not babied. The Reactor series was discontinued in 1999, so what you're getting here is a vintage-production US guitar with real character. The dings and chips along the neck pocket and finish are part of the story, not dealbreakers. The neck is intact, the bones are good, and the instrument is functional.
Whether you're looking for a project guitar, a road guitar you won't stress over, or just an affordable piece of American-made history to plug in and play, the Peavey Reactor delivers that Tele-style experience without the inflated price tag of more recognizable brands.
Product Features:
- Body: Single-cutaway Telecaster-style poplar solidbody
- Neck: Bolt-on maple neck with maple fingerboard
- Frets: 22 frets, 12" fingerboard radius
- Scale Length: 25.5"
- Bridge: String-through fixed Tele-style bridge
- Pickups: Aftermarket pickups installed (original stock replaced)
- Controls: Volume, tone, 3-way pickup selector switch
- Hardware: Chrome
- Finish: Sunburst
- Made in the USA
Brand: Peavey
Model: Reactor
SKU: U-REACTOR-SB|08325733
Condition: Used
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