New maple neck Cirrus series?

i played an all maple cirrus (well almost) tiger eye maple body, maple neck, maple finger board, the only thing that wasn't maple were the walnut stringers in the neck. it played as nice as all other cirri and had a little bit more bite to it, which i personally did not care for, i like mine with a little more warmth and what not. it sounded good and had an even better slap tone than mine.

 

New? They've been out for like a year. Never seen one, though.

 

I don't know about you guys but I have a hard time trying to find a Cirrus at any dealer in my area. They just don't stay around long enough. They ususally sell themselves pretty quick in Denver. I had to special order mine without ever touching one. I don't have any regrets but it was sure nice to have the comfort of a return policy!

 

yes yes yes. thats all i have to say. i just got my redwood with alder neck cirrus 5 string last week. couldnt be happier. i played a maple 4 string version at the store but i like the redwood finish better. im sure you will be happy if you get one.

 

They were new for Winter NAMM January 2001 (Angus is pretty close )

Also, I was able to do a direct comparison with two 5-string Cirrus's - Both with maple/alder bodies - one with a maple fretboard, one with a pao ferro fretboard. IMO, the maple fretboard Cirrus may have been slightly brighter (the sound was so close that it could have just been the difference between the two individual basses). The biggest difference (to me) was cosmetic. With just one inlay at the 12th fret, I liked the looks of the maple board better.

 

Thanks for the backup.

They just hadn't updated their website in a while. They are pretty rare around here, maple-FRETBOARD (not neck) or not, so I've yet to see one in a store, but I read about them a while ago.

Seems like an interesting bass, but I actually think the Pau Ferro board would sound better. Just as hard, but with a little more warmth. But that's just me...neither are ebony, though.

 

I've never seen one of the maple fingerboard equipped ones in person. Love the ebony on my Custom though.

 

Question for you guys, I posted earlier about deciding between the Cirrus and Corvetter Pro. I have decided to go with the Cirrus, but know I am not sure which wood to go with.
Maple, Walnut, Bubinga , Redwood?
Again, I play a funky kind of metal, so I need deep driving tone for plucking as well a brightness for slapping.
Any advice?

 

redwood should do just fine and it looks pretty cool too.

 

Thanks for the help. I think I am going to go with the maple, peacock blue.
I am going to order it next week! Cant wait, but; someone just posted a pic of thier Warwick they just bought, damn I love the look of Warwicks. Someone said it was sexy bass, and their right, the look of a Warwick just does something for me.
I'm still going with the Cirrus because from all the feedback and research I have done, it the bass that suites my needs best, but someday when I have money to burn I will get a Warwick.
Thanks to everyone for all your help, it has allowed me to make the most informed bass decision I have made in my life.
Peace,
Vegaas
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