Finally went to a real guitar store......(Want a Cirrus now)

I was at both Mars and Sam Ash in Tampa last week and probably played the same basses you played!!!

 

It's a lot easier to find a good 4 than a 5 or 6 in a lower price range.

 

You could try George's Music in Orlando...I think that's a little closer than Tampa. No doubt, Tampa stores would be bigger, but for an alternative source (and closer) you could try Orlando.

Of course, if you were in LA, you could check out the Bass Exchange for high end stuff!

Carl

 

I played 2 cirrus basses this weekend. According to the first dealer if you want one and they dont have it, you will have to wait 5 months for peavey to send it out to you. Thats just a side note. The two I played were both neck through the first was the red wood the second could of been either winge or walnut. I dont know if the red wood was set up right or what but it was the worst sounding bass I ever played. The only thing I liked about it was the nice tight action. Then 800 miles away in Los Angeles the next day I picked up a walnut/winge cirrus. I fell in love with this bass! Not only was the action very tight but it sounded like a dream. The bass had tons of growl and low mids. I also found it easier to slap then my stingray. The only thing this bass couldnt do was a music man sound. On the other hand it has its on distict sound worthy of its price. As soon as my friend gets that job at Peavey, you better believe that I will be picking up one of these.

toeleek3

 

Instead of a guitar store, you might want to make your next trip to a real bass store. Bass Central is only a couple of hours from Gainesville.

They seem to be great folks from my dealings with them, and Gard (a regular contributor to TB) works there. Don't be put off by the high list prices, they discount those 20-30%.

 

Mr. Young,
I used to own a neck-through Thumb 5, but recently sold it due to its unacceptable neck dive problem. The bass was unique in its sound, and due to its string spacing, was easy to play fast flurries. I don't find the baseball bat neck to be a problem as far a playability, but that neck dive is a different story.
The Cirrus basses are great. I own a 6 string redwood/alder and it is my main axe now, displacing from pole position some other fine "boutique" basses.
You tried some great ones.
Digs

 

Now I didn't see any Cirrus basses in Bass Central, so I feel comfortable in saying that your best Cirrus deal will be via eBay. I got my five for a little over $700. Great mint shape and ready to go. The Cirrus bubiga/walnut five in the Tampa Sam Ash is ancient and has serious shop wear. They have a walnut/walnut in better shape in Clearwater. The Milleniums are a little worn too, but not as much. I don't think Sam Ash has sold a top level bass in months! The Mars basses are worse for wear. Again, police the Internet. Normally, private parties who even think remotely that they may sell a bass in the future will strive to keep it in absolute mint condition. By the way, if you want a peacock blue maple 5, I know someone who will sell it too you in the low $700. Never been played!

 

Let me also weigh in on the Cirrus bass. I've played a Carvin, Fender, Musicman and Warwick and found the Cirrus sound more focused, punchy and touch-sensitive. The fives have a great B-string as well because of the 35-inch scale. Not that that sound is suitable for everyone at all times, but it works very well for me. I have also found the woods and workmanship on Cirrus basses to be similar to the boutique basses we all drool over. I do feel the bass needs better tuners, which I have ordered.

 

I guess after buying great guitars on-line I just can't bring myself to fork out the extra $500 for a new one. I did have a nice time at Bass Central buying my Stingray. The problem at your Sam Ash stores at this point in time is that I believe the bass market has dried up for the high-end stuff, or guys like me and you are buying smarter. As a result, their high-end basses hang there and hang there and hang there, and are literally demo'd to death. I have honestly played that Cirrus for the past 10 months or so, every time I went into the store!

 

...well, I may be a wee bit prejudiced

The Peavey basses are incredible values, no doubt. I've seriously considered them a few times, but just happened to be in the right place at the right time recently ($700 for a Zon?? OK!!! ).

CY, you really need to make a pilgrimage to BC, I'll give ya the nickel tour, you won't be sorry! And Joe's right, don't let the list prices scare ya off, there's deals to be had here....

 

You've gone to the Targets and Wal-marts of bass stores. Now go to Saks (BC)! You're in Gainesville! It's closer for you than me. But take cash or the card. You'll come back with a bass.

P.S. My Hip Shots for my Cirrus are coming from BC.

 

Hey Rick, the tuners are on the way, I shipped 'em this afternoon, you should have them tomorrow afternoon.

Thanks for the compliment, I gotta tell Beav that one.... "Saks"

 

I cannot say enough great things about both the Peavey Cirruses and Bass Central! I have a 6-string fretless wenge/walnut Cirrus that is a phenomenal bass at twice the price. Granted, the Lakland D55-94 that Bass Central sold me has definitely taken the No. 1 job from the Peavey, but at twice the price, it should!

The Peavey ... slim, fast, comfortable neck ... wonderful balance ... light weight ... incredible action ... I still love it. The catch? For me, it is the electronics - they just don't do it for me. I find the Cirrus' electronics to be a little dry and not as flexible as I prefer. I would really love to drop a set of 18-volt Bartolinis in my Cirrus! Alas, my focus is increasingly shifting towards the double bass.

Bass Central ... truly a quality bass boutique. The best part is that it earns that title through an amazing inventory, thorough product knowledge, helpful and friendly service, and sharing in their customers' excitement and love for the bass. Oh yeah - they cut some great deals!

The Lakland ... that's for another post!

 

CY ~

Take Gard's advice and drop by Bass Central in Orlando. If you do that, I'll guarantee you that you'll never buy a Cirrus, and you'll stop doing that thing with those sheep, too.

 

I've been to BC several times, and still bought a Cirrus!!!

 

I've played the brands they carry and I bought a Cirrus, too.