Dunno what a "butcher block" B stock is, but these seem like good prices on these.

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/bass/navigation?q=butcher

They have the wrong color online, it literally looks like butcher block you would have in a kitchen, light wood.

Is there any who has them at home? Are they worth buying? I would like to have a sixstring and I dont have much money,so they look fine but are they? And are they mainly produced in China? And about quality of finish and that, is it ok?

I tried to find a pic of those on the Peavey website with no luck. I bet it has some of this kind of cutting board (http://missiondoorbells.com/images/oakboard.jpg) action going on..

Been thinking hard about this, would be a great way to try out a sixer without breaking the bank.

Thats what I thought...I have a sixer coming in next week so Ill report back. I figure if its really that bad I can just send it back.

Keep us posted on what the deal is with them.:confused:

Will do...Ive never heard of this type of B-stock, so Im interested to see what the heck they are.

Maybe they were a "test" sent from Peavey. I cant find the actual color anywhere.

Ahh, maybe it's knotty wood?

Yeah, interesting, I'm subscribed! I liked my Grind, very nice bass for this price.

My fretless Cirrus 6 has become my main bass and I've been looking for a good fretted companion so I just pulled the trigger on one of these. MF is moving their distribution center so it most likely won't ship until Aug. 1st, but I'll have a full review up as soon as I can.

J.

I was in a local store looking at a Cirrus yesterday, but
then I thought 1900 vs 250...hmmm :) I play primarily
upright, I have a nice Brian Moore 4 string also, but I've
lusted after a 6 for a while. So this was a perfect way to
see if I can get into the extended range thing.

I figure even if it needs a tuneup with the local luthier
its a good deal. And if its a DOA pile I can return it.

Also had my hands on a grind 5 string in the store and
I was impressed, quite nice for what you pay for these
things.

Apparently the claim about not shipping til after 8/1
has changed, I ordered yesterday and got a ship
confirmation today.

It seems I will have to explain to my wife sooner
than expected :)

Whaaaat? Mine still is just being pack. I dont really like that they charged me when I ordered, but they still havent shipped the bass yet.

Maybe it has something to do with which side of the
country you are on, since I'm on the other end :)

Maybe it has something to do with which side of the
country you are on, since I'm on the other end :)

That could very well be. Mine's listed as being packed as well and I'm in VA.

Anybody recieve theirs yet? I have a friend who wants to start playing and this would probaby be a good choice if it is a nice bass and plays well.

Every order from MF is delayed due to their recent warehouse move. I ordered cables and some other odd and ends (that were all in stock). It's been almost two weeks since that order and it's still listed as "being packed". I called them and they said everything is running about 2 weeks behind... So no need to worry, you will get your bass (eventually).

Anybody recieve theirs yet? I have a friend who wants to start playing and this would probaby be a good choice if it is a nice bass and plays well.

I haven't received mine yet but I did play a 4-string version at the local GC yesterday and was very favorably impressed for this price point. I'd certainly recommend it over the Squier II P-Bass that was my first bass when I started out. Fit and finish were good and the hardware was certainly acceptable. The pickups are the obvious weak point but they were quiet and did the job and the host of aftermarket options makes it an easy upgrade down the road.

Full review to follow once I actually get my 6.

Cheers,
J.

It arrived yesterday afternoon. It is no different in
wood from the regular retail Grind. In fact, from the
box it seems that its just a refurb.

There are some minor cosmetic imperfections that I
could find, but nothing whatsoever of consequence.

Yes, you can tell its an economy design at a number
of points but its still a great instrument for the money.
The action is so low that the E and B strings will buzz
a bit but I plan to put TI Jazz on this and will have
the luthier adjust the strings.

The sound is just great, it doesnt quite match my
Brian Moore i4B, but its great for passive, in fact
on the G and C strings I like the tone better.

Bottom line, this is truely a bargain, if you are looking
for your an inexpensive entry into extended range
I would hurry and snatch one up cuz they probably
won't last long.

Cheers,

It arrived yesterday afternoon. It is no different in
wood from the regular retail Grind. In fact, from the
box it seems that its just a refurb.

There are some minor cosmetic imperfections that I
could find, but nothing whatsoever of consequence.

Yes, you can tell its an economy design at a number
of points but its still a great instrument for the money.
The action is so low that the E and B strings will buzz
a bit but I plan to put TI Jazz on this and will have
the luthier adjust the strings.

The sound is just great, it doesnt quite match my
Brian Moore i4B, but its great for passive, in fact
on the G and C strings I like the tone better.

Bottom line, this is truely a bargain, if you are looking
for your an inexpensive entry into extended range
I would hurry and snatch one up cuz they probably
won't last long.

Cheers,

Pics? You know the rule.

Pics? You know the rule.

I dont have the ability to take a picture right now, and
as I said its unnecessary, google Peavy Grind, you will
find their site, there is a picture of the 4,5, and 6 string
grind on there, That's EXACTLY what it looks like :)

Cheers,

What is the neck profile like on these 4 strings? Please compare to P and Jazz since I am familiar with those. I am currently bassless for the first time in decades 8( and need something.

Thanks,
S

Looks like the guild JS II from the Dallas Craigslist must have sold already ah well, I have nine 4 stringers already. So I ordered one of these Grind 6 stringers. Should be fun!

apparently I'm not the only one with the MF shipping blues?

Anyway, after a week of waiting, I finally got mine last night. Like was said before, it looks exactly like the pics online, but mine has an added bonus of what looks like a mark from a black Sharpie on the side of the neck at the 5th fret, and an even bigger bonus in that you can't read the Peavey logo on the headstock from any sort of distance. =)

Overall, it plays fairly well (still needs truss rod adjustment), sounds killer (I've just converted back to the sound of passive electronics), and looks....well....like the pictures show...like a Butcher Block. I dig it, especially for the price. =)

I just ordered one on musiciansfriend.com after I chatted with some help guy on their site. The Butcher number is the same as the other grind bass, except it has a V. This means it's a refurbished model. an X means it's a blemished model. He said the refurbs are less of a gamble than the blem ones. That's the whole difference. No different wood no anything.

for 200 bucks? i played this at the store and it sounds fantastic. I could actually tell if someone else was playing it while i was in the store, i loved the sound! I hope it wasn't just the amp that made it sound sweet :), but from comments here seems I got a bargain by getting one.

Got it today. I was out of town all day so all I've been able to do so far is get some pics for you guys. I like the flat body front on this bass. The undercut always looked funny to me, though probably just because it's not "the usual" shape. No battery covers, string through or topload with these bridge pieces. Nice headstock decal. The only thing I could possibly pick at would be the milky clear plastic fret markers on the edge of the fretboard. They relly do look cheap, but I like the design. If one should ever fall out I'll replace them all with pearl markers and it will all be top notch. The action and neck relief are right on the money from the box, will find out about the intonation after I get it home. Seems surprisingly comfortable for a 6'er (never owned one, played one for about 5 minutes total in my life). the grain match is pretty bad looking in some places, but the glue seams seem to be nice and tight, and the (oil?) finish is uniform and well done.

Pix:

So this was built by a chiimp? Impressive! I guess the other sticker says "don't throw it in the trash, sell as B stock"...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v440/Wademeister/th_DSCN1001.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v440/Wademeister/DSCN1001.jpg)http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v440/Wademeister/th_DSCN1000.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v440/Wademeister/DSCN1000.jpg)


Typical body pix in Bill's chair. The shape of the chair and the leather are perfect for holding a bass for pix :D. If I keep going at the rate I've been, Bill will be sitting in an "internet famous" chair. Maybe he'll be able to Ebay it for big bux one day. Naahhh...

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So did I get my $249.99 worth? That's just crazy! I don't understand how they can still have some in stock at that price.

Got it today. I was out of town all day so all I've been able to do so far is get some pics for you guys. ...

So did I get my $249.99 worth? That's just crazy! I don't understand how they can still have some in stock at that price.

How does it SOUND?

I stopped by GC this week and played a 4 string and 5 string. Bang for the buck, I was hugely suprised. Even at their prices (about $350) it was a good deal. The Musicians Friend price is just out of this world. It is interesting that they are the same company though.

Anyway, back to the sound, like most neck through basses. It had a nice smooth tone but still had nice low end. It seemed to be very quiet (as in no unwanted noise) but you can never tell in Guitar Center. Anyway, it had some good low end and nice highs. The neck was very thin and playable. Overall, a very nice bass for the money.

The 6'ers are gone, apparently... Said "This product has been discontinued" when I looked.

Just ordered the 4 string version of this. They say that it won't be shipping until the 18th. Now the wait.... I'm already climbing the walls! :hyper:

The 6'ers are gone, apparently... Said "This product has been discontinued" when I looked.

Indeed....and I thought I'd bought the last one until a package arrived today that contained a bunch of drum hardware and no bass. Somebody in the warehouse got the order wrong. Ah well, no worries, I can use the dough.

Not surprised that they are getting sold out. That is a killer price on those things.

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Peavey-Grind-Bass-6-BXP-NTB-6String-Bass?sku=511372

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Peavey-Grind-Bass-4-BXP-NTB-Electric-Bass-Guitar?sku=511363V

apparently in stock and ready to ship...

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Peavey-Grind-Bass-4-BXP-NTB-Electric-Bass-Guitar?sku=511363V

apparently in stock and ready to ship...

When the thread was started, the 4, 5 and 6 string models were all available. I think the prices were $200, $225 and $250 (minus a penny each). I like the 6 stringer very well and am sorely tempted to pick up that 4 to go with it.

They should have a 6er back in stock before too long...I decided I needed the money elsewhere and sent it back.

If you're into alternate tunings, just be careful with your Grinds. This is the "E" machine head off mine. Looks identical to a Schaller M4, but they're $35 at allparts.com and this one costs $10.00 from Peavey.

Well, I guess they have to cut costs somewhere.

I just got off the phone with musicians friend, and apparently they are refurbished, so they are "B" stock or "butcher block"

maybe they are made outta scrap wood like a butcher block?
hahahahahahahahahahahahhaah! what a maroon.
Now why in the name of crimeny would peavey do that anyway? idot talkbass lifers...

LOL... I played a 4 string version of this bass at a local music store, it was used. The bass was very light and easy to play but the neck was very thin and was a lot different to me than my jazz bass. It was somewhat fast but it was a little too thin and narrow for my tastes, I would hate to see how the 5 and 6 string necks where, geez! :hmm:

Peace,

FWIW, the 6 string neck felt really weird to me. Very flat on the back and of what Id call normal width/thickness. But it felt like they just took a router to the edge of the neck and put a radius on it. Didnt feel very shaped to me at all. This of course is totally preference and opinon. YMMV.

As far as the sound, acoustically it sounded pretty good, but I didnt have my amp with me in the day or two it was at my house so I couldnt plug it in.