http://www.peavey.com/media/pdf/manuals/80370017.pdf
I especially like the part that explains how the "tone circuit" works. remember in "single coil" mode, you will get a 60hz hum.
if the answer doesn't come as simple as that, then I would start looking at a ground, tone cap, volume/tone pot issue. Further more, I would try to make sure it is "shielded" to prevent induction from other nearby electronics.