Oh, and I think their website has never been a good source of info for what they are and are not selling....
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About this USA Peavey problem...
- Thread starter audiomitch
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Wow- there really IS no turning back, is there??? But man, would I be a happy guy if I could pull that off!!
Here's my latest acquisition, a '94 Forum (P/J) - a model that seems to float under the radar a lot. Amazingly light, and the satin silky neck is (somehow) even better than my Foundation.
along side one of his adopted brothers, my '89 Fury
along side one of his adopted brothers, my '89 Fury
Tough one...
The Cirrus and Millenium are slightly different vibe and equal build quality.
Milleniums were sold less... then fire storm sold when it was discontinued --- they did not do this with the Cirrus.
Common folks would say the Cirrus... I know tons fo folks that rate a Millenium as a beter value (after they're setup correctly -- they're notorious for needing a full setup).
For a gigging bass (and the right gear setup) a GBass may be the penaltimate gig bass.
Hands down... my Fury kick hinder all over my 50s and 70s fenders.
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bquads were the most expensive production model... very few were not special order... it's common for them to fetch $1200-2200 right now...
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I'll be back home in a few days and can send post sound clips - PM me for a link.
Cool! I'm one of the Peavey Stooges?! Sweet!
I don't know anything for sure. I read somewhere on here something about them stopping production but you could still order a Cirrus from the Peavey Custom Shop. But, until somebody actually tries, I guess we'll all just be speculating.
I think Timmy is probably the most likely stooge to have actual inside info.
I do have direct inside info (no I don't kiss and tell)
In short, if you want a USA Cirrus -- contact the marketing department immediately.
The mail order revolution is making it VERY tough to compete with USA wages... especially when Indonesia and China are figuring out quality.
Hartley (and mgt) have been bashed for years for "I wish I could buy a T40 or T20.. or T60" the reality is the marketplace changed and he's bright enough to realize it. I wish I could buy a Wolfie or Vandenburg... and not have it be over $1000
The company engineers/luthiers have another project going on (not basses) that is occupying their time... ..
If we don't let the marketing department know that we have green cash waiting to spend, who knows what will happen.
I just picked up a red Forum '94 yesterday and I am hooked. I normally am a short scale guy but the 8 inch radius really makes it a sweet bass to play on all day long. I've tried out alot of basses in my own search for tone and I am amazed by this thing. I can't believe how under the radar this bass is. It sounds better than any bass I've played(for my own tastes of course), and for 180 smackers and being made in the USA...that just blows me away. Peavey forever!
Speaking of...what would be the best pickguard replacement? They all seem just a tad different and I can't find any Forum replacement but plenty of Fury and AX replacements. Help?
Amazing, isn't it?
But I suppose they will be "discovered" at some point and the free ride will be over
Already kind of happening to the T-40s.
pickguard heaven.... send a pix of your bass with the serial number and check (or credit card)
They aren't inthe babysitting business... often bass players take for granted the gyrations to ship a custom pickguard for $50....
Ask questions WITH your paymemnt - not wihile deciding if your cusin can do better
They aren't inthe babysitting business... often bass players take for granted the gyrations to ship a custom pickguard for $50....
Ask questions WITH your paymemnt - not wihile deciding if your cusin can do better
mark beem
Wait, how does this song start again??
I know for myself, I sure miss USA peavey. I think a lot of us do. Kinda dishearted with what peavey has going on in the bass world these days. Although i do like the vb-2 and 3. Even when I was an endorser for them I couldn't get anything out of them except overseas made stuff and maybe a USA cirrus if they had one laying around, which wasn't very often.
I love my USA Millennium and will probably just collect those up over the years and hope they will produce the awesome basses they use too.
I dig through my old peavey catalogs and just look at all the cool varieties they use to make, and just hope.
I get it, I guess. I got away from playing for a decade, got back into it, was sad to see so few basses being made in America, and those that are cost so much. I love my T20, but have been looking for another bass to go with it. However, finding a newer American bass for around $500 is tough. Perhaps someday I can afford a Cirrus.
I wouldn't say the attraction for us is just that these classic basses were made in America.
The attraction is that they are just SO GOOD. Back then, and even now, Peavey keeps getting overlooked by the masses, but we KNOW the true quality of these (still inexpensive) basses.
We feel like we are in on a secret ....
I'm fairly new to bass, so I'm still knee deep in the learning curve - both musically and equipment-wise. From an equipment standpoint, I like the situation I'm in - I'm careful about not fully trusting the reviews I read and pay more attention to construction, performance and the fit to my needs.
When I first started playing, the ultimate goal was to someday, somehow, get a Fender. I've had a couple and have tried dozens. I generally love 'em. For the most part, Fender makes great basses. I started out trying (and owning) entry level basses (Dean, Turser, SX, Epiphone, Squier, Yamaha, etc.) and some mid-level (Fender P & P/J MIM, Greg Bennett, G&L Tribute, ESP) but it wasn't until I got a T40 that the light bulb went on. Some of the aforementioned basses are fun to play and are actually quite good - however, they tend to pale in comparison to my Fury, Foundation & Forum.
There are diamonds in the rough for a lot of bass manufacturers, but your diamond may not match my diamond. I have yet to find a Squier that I like, but I see people playing them at clubs and they sound great.
The great thing about US Peaveys is that you know what to expect when you get one - even sight-unseen (which I do quite a bit). My latest online acquisition ('94 Forum) has a few minor issues, but it may be the best bass I presently own.
Personally, I have sold off (I've also given away 4 basses - including the Fenders) every bass that wasn't a gift. The only basses that I have any money in are my US Peaveys. I like them that much.
Like MB said above - it's almost as if we're in on a secret.
I just need to learn to play better...
When I first started playing, the ultimate goal was to someday, somehow, get a Fender. I've had a couple and have tried dozens. I generally love 'em. For the most part, Fender makes great basses. I started out trying (and owning) entry level basses (Dean, Turser, SX, Epiphone, Squier, Yamaha, etc.) and some mid-level (Fender P & P/J MIM, Greg Bennett, G&L Tribute, ESP) but it wasn't until I got a T40 that the light bulb went on. Some of the aforementioned basses are fun to play and are actually quite good - however, they tend to pale in comparison to my Fury, Foundation & Forum.
There are diamonds in the rough for a lot of bass manufacturers, but your diamond may not match my diamond. I have yet to find a Squier that I like, but I see people playing them at clubs and they sound great.
The great thing about US Peaveys is that you know what to expect when you get one - even sight-unseen (which I do quite a bit). My latest online acquisition ('94 Forum) has a few minor issues, but it may be the best bass I presently own.
Personally, I have sold off (I've also given away 4 basses - including the Fenders) every bass that wasn't a gift. The only basses that I have any money in are my US Peaveys. I like them that much.
Like MB said above - it's almost as if we're in on a secret.
I just need to learn to play better...
