Peavey Strings

some guy#2 · #1 04-11-2002, 03:47 PM

Am I crazy? I dig Peavey strings! The Cirrus strings in particular... though I also really like the stock nickles that came on my FuryV.

I've played some DRs; think they're fantastic.
I'd try the low riders but hear they are high tension.
A good while back I played Dean Markley Blue Steels; thought they were pretty good.
Played one set of Rotosounds; thought they were *sort of* like the DRs though different...Had them on a fretless & didn't leave them on long at all.
LOVE the Fender 9120s (Nylon wound) on my fretless.
I also played a set of Fender stainless flats & HATED THEM (far too much tension!)

Anyone else out there like Peavey strings?
OR for that matter recommend another low tension nickel string.

Thanks in advance!

seamus · #2 04-11-2002, 04:12 PM

Anyone know where to get the Cirrus strings? I looked around online a bit, but couldn't find them. I think I might like to at least give them a try.

**Ryan L.** · #3 04-12-2002, 11:32 PM

I like the Cirrus strings. I use them most all of the time on my Cirrus 5.

Seamus--You will probably need to find a Peavey dealer and pick them up there.

**petch** · #4 04-19-2002, 06:23 AM

They're very nice strings and I always string my Millennium 5 with 'em. Hard to find, though...

Philbiker · #5 04-19-2002, 07:32 AM

Back in the day I used to like the Stainless Steel strings that came on my 80s Dyna-Bass. They were tough to find, but when I found a set at a Peavey Dealer I'd buy them. I tried lots of different strings on that bass but always came back tot he Peavey strings. They last a long time too. I like them! I like Fender and Ernie Ball strings, too, maybe the bass manufacturers know something about strings!

Blues Bass 2 · #6 04-27-2002, 03:07 PM

Another vote for Cirrus strings.I also use them on my Millenium 5 and they sound very clear and seem to last.I get them for about $20 at my local Peavey dealer.Good price for a 5 string set.

seamus · #7 04-29-2002, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Ryan Lunneborg
I like the Cirrus strings. I use them most all of the time on my Cirrus 5.

Seamus--You will probably need to find a Peavey dealer and pick them up there.

Thanks Ryan, I'll check the local shops.

ebozzz · #8 05-11-2002, 11:45 PM

I really liked the strings that came on my Cirrus and my Millennium but I guess you can call me a traitor now. I switched to D'Addario Slowounds on all of my basses. Price was part of that decision. I have a source where I can get them for a few bucks less than the 4 & 5 string Peavey sets. That wasn't the only reason though. These strings actually feel and sound very good to me. I would go back to the Cirrus strings in a heartbeat if I could for a similar price on a consistent basis.

downstairs · #9 05-13-2002, 08:01 PM

i use peavey cirrus strings on my jay turser MM copy and on my fender fretless, they sound really nice.

Jodaka · #10 05-15-2002, 07:09 AM

you can order the peavy strings from sam ash...

christ andronis · #11 05-16-2002, 09:29 AM

..they're great strings. I used them on both my fretted and fretless basses (both Cirrus's) until recently. I've switched to LaBella Deep Talkin' Bass Tapewounds on my fretless and I'm in heaven. It's a roundwound string with nylon wrapping that I found out about in this forum (thank you whoever you were).

The Cirrus strings last long without the brittle brightness I got from the Roto's and DR's until they got broken in a little.

I think you'll like them.

peace