Peavey Grinds

Dave · #1 07-20-2007, 03:51 PM

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

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

fenderhutz · #2 07-22-2007, 12:21 PM

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

dusan · #3 07-22-2007, 12:29 PM

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?

Wademeister63 · #4 07-22-2007, 01:00 PM

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 action going on..

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

Dave · #5 07-22-2007, 01:22 PM

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.

**Ryan L.** · #6 07-22-2007, 02:29 PM

Keep us posted on what the deal is with them.

Dave · #7 07-22-2007, 02:40 PM

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

fenderhutz · #8 07-22-2007, 03:13 PM

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

fenderhutz · #9 07-22-2007, 03:15 PM

Ahh, maybe it's knotty wood?

mattsk42 · #10 07-22-2007, 08:52 PM

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

Justyn · #11 07-23-2007, 09:20 AM

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.

jfv · #12 07-29-2007, 02:32 PM

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.

jfv · #13 07-30-2007, 09:38 PM

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

Dave · #14 07-31-2007, 12:01 AM

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.

jfv · #15 07-31-2007, 12:15 AM

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

Justyn · #16 07-31-2007, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jfv

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.

rodneyat · #17 08-02-2007, 09:40 AM

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.

Quadzilla · #18 08-02-2007, 10:10 AM

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).

Justyn · #19 08-02-2007, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rodneyat

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.

jfv · #20 08-03-2007, 11:46 AM

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,