Official U.S. Peavey Cirrus Club Part 3

[ilikebass7]

There is one for 650 on eBay. Just buy another used one.

[synterx]

I know, but I bought the 1999 from a small mom and pop, my first "real" bass, and was very proud of that thing. I had to sell it a few years back to pay the mortgage. I have had a bunch, some KILLER ones - including the ultimate in my eyes. A brand new gloss black body with full maple neck/board 5 string. It was the only one I ever saw. Never seen one since. I had a few redwoods, a great 6 stringer, a killer red/maple. That's when I could sell them for a good price without taking much of a loss.

[ilikebass7]

Yeah they are well worth what they go for now. I would love to find a peacock blue Maple one I really like My wenge Cirrus although with My custom Marco Bass coming I may have no need anymore.

[mb94952]

Originally Posted by ilikebass7

... although with My custom Marco Bass coming I may have no need anymore.

Famous last words. Do you know how many times I have said that ? Well a lot.
Q : How many basses does a player need ?
A : Just one more

[ilikebass7]

Hahaha nice. I do like my Cirrus a lot. After playing Marco Basses though I don't know. The tone is like nothing I've hear and it just plays exceptionally. We will see. The cirrus and my thumb hang in the balance for now

[VS]

Originally Posted by mb94952

Do I qualify as committed to the cause ???

Yes!!!

[VS]

After years of being a Trace Elliot user, I've finally decided to change up. During a recent move I placed my Trace stack (4x10" & 1x18") in my mother's storage unit. She unexpectedly passed away in October. I wasn't able to retrieve the storage unit because I just simply didn't have the money. So, I lost my Trace stack which was the red stripe series that I loved.

My band members secretly put a fund together to buy me a new amp. I've been running through the P.A. for a while now. They surprised me with the money for a new amp and after only a few minutes searching locally on Craigslist, I found a great amp. It's a SWR Black Beauty 1x15" combo with a horn. These are fantastic amps and I found one in mint condition with the footswitch and cover for $500! The bass is back! -Luke

[mb94952]

I'm sorry Luke to hear about your mom. That is a tragedy.

I used to use Trace Elliot too. I was loyal to them and used them exclusively in the 80's and 90's.

Now, I also use SWR and Mesa. My main gig rig is an SWR Super Redhead 210 combo and for some reason the Cirrus and SWR together is the perfect sound. They were made for each other.

Kudos to your band mates ! They sound like a good bunch of guys.

Cirrus + SWR = Heavenly tone !!

[bassguppy]

I was considering joining the cirrus club by purchasing this "peavy base". I contacted the eBay seller for additional pics and he responded that he added 3 more to the original auction.
He didn't. I just get leery of grossly misspelled auctions looking for my cash.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/peavy-cirrus...item19d8b82674

[mb94952]

Originally Posted by bassguppy

I was considering joining the cirrus club by purchasing this "peavy base". I contacted the eBay seller for additional pics and he responded that he added 3 more to the original auction.
He didn't. I just get leery of grossly misspelled auctions looking for my cash.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/peavy-cirrus...item19d8b82674

I know what you mean. BUT, what if the guy is poorly organized and can't spell, but he DOES have that 5'er at that price ? That is a STEAL.
One of you 5'er guys should snatch it up. That is a $2700 bass (to be argued)

[mb94952]

UPDATE - It sold already (about 5 minutes ago !) ! That was a SMOKIN DEAL and someone will be lovin' it !!!!

If a TB'er bought it, Please brag here !!!

[ilikebass7]

Beautiful Cirrus

[bassguppy]

Originally Posted by mb94952

UPDATE - It sold already (about 5 minutes ago !) ! That was a SMOKIN DEAL and someone will be lovin' it !!!!

If a TB'er bought it, Please brag here !!!

[ilikebass7]

Lucky Dog

[mb94952]

Does anybody know if the newer version of the now discontinued USA Peavey Cirrus has the same single board preamp ?

I believe the BXP's have a preamp that looks like a Bartolini's NTMB with individual pots and a small mother board.

The reason I am asking is that I want to put a Cirrus pre in a custom but the one board version may not fit.

[Buck Spunni]

As far as I know all the USA's have the one piece PCB. The BXP electronics are sealed in a plastic case that looks like the cover from a P bass pickup with separate pots. The BXP doesn't sound as good IMHO. I have one kicking around here somewhere that you can have for the cost of shipping if you want it, but I'm in Canada so you could probably get a new one locally for the same cost. You'd be better off with an EMG or something similar if space is an issue.

[mb94952]

Originally Posted by Buck Spunni

As far as I know all the USA's have the one piece PCB. The BXP electronics are sealed in a plastic case that looks like the cover from a P bass pickup with separate pots. The BXP doesn't sound as good IMHO. I have one kicking around here somewhere that you can have for the cost of shipping if you want it, but I'm in Canada so you could probably get a new one locally for the same cost. You'd be better off with an EMG or something similar if space is an issue.

Thanks for the info ! Good to know. I have used a Bart NTMB before with Cirrus pups, but it was a little noisier than the USA PCB.

[Buck Spunni]

EMG is pretty quiet. Their BQS gives the same controls as the Millenium pre and runs at 18 volts.

[mb94952]

Originally Posted by Buck Spunni

EMG is pretty quiet. Their BQS gives the same controls as the Millenium pre and runs at 18 volts.

I didn't dislike the Bart NTMB. It actually had that warm, barky tone that I like. I am just used to the DEAD silence of the Cirrus pre. Not to mention the crystal clarity of it, too. It's like having an SWR preamp on board !

Is there an EMG BQS like the cirrus pre without the variable mid ?

[mb94952]

http://www.theperfectbass.com/EMG-BQ...and-Preamp.htm

I found this one but it says "For EMG pickups ONLY"