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Is this Peavey Cirrus a U.S. Model?

M Sharp

M Sharp

May 24, 2013
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Ordered this over the phone from seeing it on GC's website. Called, but didn't get too much info. Does this look like a U.S model? Nothing posted on TB or Peavey.com looks like this. Ordered it to try for $700 since I have 30 days to return.

Going by pic only, could this be a good deal?
 
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Thanks.
'Bassed' on my research I wanted to try a Cirrus. I know they are out of production and I like maple fretboards.
I wasn't even bass shopping, just surfing the web and thought I shouldn't pass up this opportunity.

I asked if the neck was thin and I was caught off guard when the GC guy said it was a bit chunky. He also said by the serial number it may be a 2009 model. Are both statements possible? I don't know how long Cirrus has been put of production.

I got the vibe from the rest of the conversation the guy was a bit flakey, so I just ordered it to try for myself.
 
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One of my bassist friends has that same exact configuration of a Cirrus in a 6-string model. He loves his. I have had a bubinga/walnut Cirrus 5 and did not find the neck to be chunky at all compared to a Spector or a Warwick. Maybe a little thicker than an EBMM 5-string, but a fairly sleek and comfortable profile IMO. I would snag it if you like it, as you would have little trouble getting your $700 back if it doesn't work out for you.
 
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Double Agent said:
One of my bassist friends has that same exact configuration of a Cirrus in a 6-string model. He loves his. I have had a bubinga/walnut Cirrus 5 and did not find the neck to be chunky at all compared to a Spector or a Warwick. Maybe a little thicker than an EBMM 5-string, but a fairly sleek and comfortable profile IMO. I would snag it if you like it, as you would have little trouble getting your $700 back if it doesn't work out for you.
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The neck is chunky by Peavey standards since Peavey necks are generally very slender.
 
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I had a 4 and found the neck to be rather slender. I wish I still had it but the 35"scale didn't agree with me. It definitely was the nicest playing bass I've ever owned and had a more raw wood feeling (though smooth) neck which I loved.
 
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fourstringdrums said:
I had a 4 and found the neck to be rather slender. I wish I still had it but the 35"scale didn't agree with me. It definitely was the nicest playing bass I've ever owned and had a more raw wood feeling (though smooth) neck which I loved.
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I will say that the 35" scale more noticeable on fours than fives or me. That said, I think the extra inch comes in handy for anyone who wants to detune their four.
 
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M Sharp said:
This arrived today on my way out the door. Played it for 1 minute. LOVE LOVE LOVE.
This is a keeper. Bonus: It arrived with a hard shell case.
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A Cirrus is probably the best deal in basses anyone can buy. The fit and finish are boutique quality, and I have never seen a bass that can achieve a more fine tuned set up than a Cirrus. They also sound marvelous!

The fact they often turn up at well under $1K is incredible.
 
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Speaking of oiling your necks, any special care for the Cirrus? I am not familiar with oiling necks.
Would like to clean the fretboard a bit too. Advice there?
The GC guy thought this bass is 2009. the serial # ends with 89. Is that the year?
If so, very impressed with previous care.
 

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