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Modulus or Peavey cirrus which help me choose
- Thread starter Bluestar
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Agree with Funky...
If they are anywhere near the same coin, Modulus.
Check the neck carefully if it's a no trussrod model, if it's still straight, you're good to go.
If they are anywhere near the same coin, Modulus.
Check the neck carefully if it's a no trussrod model, if it's still straight, you're good to go.
If the neck is a bit bowed, it can be fixed, but it would need to be planed and refretted. Probably cost about $300. Use that as a bargaining point.
I would find $300 a bargain for that kind of job.
Years ago I had a Modulus, and I loved it. It had EMG 35P and 35J in it. The neck was so stable I could put it in and take it out of its case several times and it would never get out of tune! But after a while I began to want to hear the sound of wood. I've therefore had the same Fender Jazz for 20 plus years.
I never found a Cirrus that I could bond with it's tone, but it has to be one of the most comfortable axes I ever played.
FWIW.
I never found a Cirrus that I could bond with it's tone, but it has to be one of the most comfortable axes I ever played.
FWIW.
A USA-made Peavey Cirrus is a great bass...for the money.
A Modulus is a great bass...period.
But yeah, I'm with @FRoss6788 if it's a Modulus without the "neck relief adjustment rod" and that has a discernible bow, it's gonna cost you way more than $300 to have it repaired by a luthier who has experience with Modulus neck rebuilds.
But it still could be worth owning, and certainly still could be a usable bargaining chip.
If the neck is straight, Modulus, no hesitation. A Peavey Cirrus wishes it could be a Modulus when it grows up.
A Modulus is a great bass...period.
But yeah, I'm with @FRoss6788 if it's a Modulus without the "neck relief adjustment rod" and that has a discernible bow, it's gonna cost you way more than $300 to have it repaired by a luthier who has experience with Modulus neck rebuilds.
But it still could be worth owning, and certainly still could be a usable bargaining chip.
If the neck is straight, Modulus, no hesitation. A Peavey Cirrus wishes it could be a Modulus when it grows up.
Honestly I would order a brand new Modulus if you can deal with the wait time.
It would seem from the OP, the cost of a new Modulus would likely be prohibitive.
Another point in the Modulus' favor is that if you ever wanted to change the pickups, it's easier to do so with the Modulus since they use brand name pickups in standard sizes.
Getting aftermarket pickups that fit the Peavey Cirrus' pickups' unique shapes is much more difficult.
I've tried both and while the Cirrus is a great bass, every Modulus I've tried has been beyond exceptional. Easily the best basses I've ever played. I preferred every Modulus I've played over this one Fodera a gent let me check out.
Getting aftermarket pickups that fit the Peavey Cirrus' pickups' unique shapes is much more difficult.
I've tried both and while the Cirrus is a great bass, every Modulus I've tried has been beyond exceptional. Easily the best basses I've ever played. I preferred every Modulus I've played over this one Fodera a gent let me check out.
Modulus makes great stuff... just know going into it that it will never fully sound or play like a good, warm wood bass. Yeah, I know that might sound odd if you've never owned a graphite/carbon fiber-necked bass, but it's true. All the ones I've owned and played have this un-wood-ish, plasticky tone going on. Not here to say you can't get good, useable tones out of those basses... they just simply sound and feel especially different. YMMV.
And yes, graphite does move with humidity and temperature changes... might not move as much as wood, but they're not impervious.
But there's a way better chance of getting your money back out of a Modulus if you should ever choose to part with it.
And yes, graphite does move with humidity and temperature changes... might not move as much as wood, but they're not impervious.
But there's a way better chance of getting your money back out of a Modulus if you should ever choose to part with it.
How so? I see them used all the time all over the place. If your talking a tbx, then yes.
I've owned both, Modulus takes it for overall pristine tone quality but the Cirrus is no slouch.
One thing to consider, is it 4-string or 5-6 string? Might not matter to some, standard Modulus spacing at bridge is 17mm for 5-6 string (unless you get broad neck option @19mm). Cirrus is more comfortable (to me) 18mm.
One thing to consider, is it 4-string or 5-6 string? Might not matter to some, standard Modulus spacing at bridge is 17mm for 5-6 string (unless you get broad neck option @19mm). Cirrus is more comfortable (to me) 18mm.
