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Is $550 too much?
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Judging by a quick Google Search, that's a steal. Cheapest I've seen is $600someodd, seen a couple going for more'n a grand. So.
I mean, I don't rightly know one way or the other, as I know nothing about Peavey guitars/basses, other'n they actually play pretty damn decent (bassist in one of my first bands has one).
Go for it if you feel like it, but I'd suggest doing a Google search of your own and see what the EXACT MODEL is going for, if you can.
I mean, I don't rightly know one way or the other, as I know nothing about Peavey guitars/basses, other'n they actually play pretty damn decent (bassist in one of my first bands has one).
Go for it if you feel like it, but I'd suggest doing a Google search of your own and see what the EXACT MODEL is going for, if you can.
Definitely TOO Much.
Individual string bridges immediately identify it as a "BXP" import model.
Push for 450$ if he says he cant do it he will probably take 500, Which if its an american cirrus is a pretty good price point for that quality of a bass IMO.
If its an import hell no.
If its an import hell no.
Upon further research, and learning about this "BPX" thing, the highest I'm seeing them go for is $300.
That being the case, you'd be getting screwed if you payed $550.
Listen to the wiser members of the forums-they probably know more than me-I'm an idiot, for the most part!
That being the case, you'd be getting screwed if you payed $550.
Listen to the wiser members of the forums-they probably know more than me-I'm an idiot, for the most part!
Definitely TOO Much.
Individual string bridges immediately identify it as a "BXP" import model.
You are correct, but the one pictured in the CL ad is not a bolt on.
I'm familiar with the USA Bolt-On Cirrus as I have come close to buying one on a few occassions. Guitar Center Used recently had one which sat un-sold for weeks at $449.99
I reckon you could just call and ask the owner/poster of the CL advert, since he/she left a phone number. Ask if the letters 'BXP' are on the headstock, in small block letters. I will bet dollars-to-donuts that it is, in fact, a BXP. I just did a google image search and damned if the Google photos don't match this ad. Though I cannot speak to anyone's motivations, the seller may be trying to get a "collectors' premium" due to Victor Wooten's sig on the TRC. Then again, how do you prove that the autograph is authentic??
Pica, I'm also from the Detroit area and while I'm not in the market for a Peavey bass, I did see that particular one and others too. I thought it was a wee bit overpriced, saw a couple of others that might interest you.
Cirrus BXP for $200
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there's a blue one that was $90 then recently bumped up to $130. I can't seem to find - just saw it earlier today. Will link it if I can find it again.
Basses in the Detroit area are usually lower than most places in the country as the economy here is pretty hard hit.
Cirrus BXP for $200
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there's a blue one that was $90 then recently bumped up to $130. I can't seem to find - just saw it earlier today. Will link it if I can find it again.
Basses in the Detroit area are usually lower than most places in the country as the economy here is pretty hard hit.
The seller does not seem to know about the (more than one) Peavey Cirrus models. When the seller leaves out specifics, or possibly hints that his (import) bass might be a higher end model (USA built), forget him, and the bass. It's way overpriced.
Thanks Maxdusty. Much appreciated. I also saw the one for $200 too. Could not tell from the picture if that was the same top wood as the $550 one. Did not see the blue one though.
Cant find the blue one. hmm..sold perhaps?
Also, don't forget to check the Guitar Center website. Sometimes you can find a good deal on a used one. doesn't matter which Guitar Center store in the country you see it at, as they'll ship it to your house for about $25
Found this one in South Carolina that seems to have the same finish as the one for $550. It's selling for $249.99. Add shipping and tax, it'll still be under $300
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Also, don't forget to check the Guitar Center website. Sometimes you can find a good deal on a used one. doesn't matter which Guitar Center store in the country you see it at, as they'll ship it to your house for about $25
Found this one in South Carolina that seems to have the same finish as the one for $550. It's selling for $249.99. Add shipping and tax, it'll still be under $300
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The US-made bolt ons didn't have "fancy". Wood tops. As others have pointed out, that is a BXP, and it's priced at double what it should be.
It amazes me the prices people ask for used instruments on CL. I'm sure some naive person will pay it too.
