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Peavey Cirrus?

#21
I like the Cirrus a lot, but it is definitely not for me. (See Embellisher's post above ^)

A good friend of mine had one, and I absolutely loved his sound. It was a joy to behold, and it just fit with what he did with it. When I would play it, it felt great, but was just way to crispy and cold sounding. If you like Hi-Fi tone, and want a very nice well made instrument, the Cirrus is a great choice.
 
#22
Zooberwerx said:
*%@!& truss rod cover screws are directly below the E, A, and D strings.

*I'm a little rough on the oil / wax finishes. I prefer the gloss poly or whatever they use.
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Not sure on the 6s, but the truss rod issue/pain seems to only apply to the 5 strings, which tends to happen on many odd # string basses and guitars. My Cirrus 4 strings do not have this issue.

I'll agree with you on the oil finishes. It's a little extra work. Any more, I prefer satin because it has a similar feel and it's much quicker to polish and wax than to sand and oil. If it's just the neck, not a really big deal. Having to re-oil an entire body becomes a chore.
 
#23
Actually, I was thinking a couple weeks ago that there hadn't been quite the buzz regarding Cirris'es, Cirri', Cirris's... (whatever you call multiple's of them) here around talkbass lately.

Personally I love compressed punchy modern sounding basses, but am making a concerted effort to focus on fleshing out my stable with some more vintage sounding instruments.

Threads like this don't help much though.


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#24
embellisher said:
The only reasons that I can give you to NOT buy a Cirrus are:

1. If you like a passive, vintage, Fender-y tone, the Cirrus is not for you. I can get a little in that territory with mine, but when I need that vibe, it is just easier to grab a passive P or J.

2. If you are considering a six string, the high C on these sounds pretty thin. This is characteristic of a lot of 35" sixers, but the Cirrus is one of the worst offenders, among sixers over $1500.
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I use 6 string strings on my C5 & tune EADGC ... Doesn't sound thin to me ... may be the 6 is different though.

I use the Ernie ball Nickle wounds
 
#25
stflbn said:
Actually, I was thinking a couple weeks ago that there hadn't been quite the buzz regarding Cirris'es, Cirri', Cirris's... (whatever you call multiple's of them) here around talkbass lately.

Personally I love compressed punchy modern sounding basses, but am making a concerted effort to focus on fleshing out my stable with some more vintage sounding instruments.

Threads like this don't help much though.


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I believe Cirri is the accepted vernacular. ;)

I'm not gonna say that they can totally nail a vintage sound, but they can do alright, especially with the sweepable mids. The Millennium does a better job in that department.

Sonically, the alder body and pao fero FB have the warmest sound out of the variations. Ebony is very focused. Walnut is very Smith-esque punchy.
 
#26
embellisher said:
2. If you are considering a six string, the high C on these sounds pretty thin. This is characteristic of a lot of 35" sixers, but the Cirrus is one of the worst offenders, among sixers over $1500.
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When I first got my Cirrus (exact model embellisher has) the G and C sounded consistently thinner than the other strings. The problem persisted with new Cirrus strings and D'addario XLs. Since I switched to (cheap) Carvin strings it hasn't been an issue, though I still certainly wouldn't classify the sound of the high C as "meaty."

I also lowered the action a while back, so pickup height also might have been part of the equation.
 
#27
Besides they're just plain ugly!
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Just kidding
 
#28
There is no comparison in the price range. I have two five stringers, both purchased second hand one in pristine condition and the other in very good condition, so used "Cirris" in great condition are available. I swapped out all my cheap rubber knobs for metal...I too wish that stock cirri hardware was available in finishes other than gold (I'd prefer black). I love the way this bass plays, hangs and sounds! I WILL own two more (a Tiger Eye and a custom).
 
#29
i think i read on here somewhere that the customs werent the same build quality as the pre-custom cirrus' were? ive never played a custom though to compare. someone said that a single builder would build these basses before, and now the standard cirrus and the customs are all assembly. can anyone clarify this? -joep
 
#31
I own the BXP and USA models... both are very cool to play

Reasons against the Cirrus?

If you're looking for a 5 or 6 string.. a TL-5 and TL-6 have similar quality in the $500 price range.

If you're looking for a 4 string and want a sleek fast neck.. a Dyna Unity, Sarzo or RJ-IV also are priced at the $500 level.

Cirrus do not fit in a universal case.

I love playing both of my cirri.. am currently looking for a 5 and/or 6.

Do not overlook the BXP properly set up.
 
#33
anomalybass said:
i think i read on here somewhere that the customs werent the same build quality as the pre-custom cirrus' were? ive never played a custom though to compare. someone said that a single builder would build these basses before, and now the standard cirrus and the customs are all assembly. can anyone clarify this? -joep
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Custom or stock, they're essentially built by the same person. From a construction perspective, no real difference between stock and custom. If I had to nit pick, I think my stock Cirri play a little better, but the actual measurement of the ultra-low action is minuscule and I can barely tell the difference. When I got one of the first customs that was open to the public (I have 2 customs when you had to know someone.), they weren't terribly organized. I can't comment on how they are today, but let's just say they put onions on my damn cheeseburger despite asking 'em to hold them!
 
#35
best bass I ever had the pleasure to play.... it suits my feel, sound and soul perfectly. I have tried a ton of bass guitars, from cheepies to Kubicki's, Smith's etc. and while the high end basses are a dream to play, I feel very at home with my Cirrus CS bubinga. I love the long scale, it really allows me to dig in to the instrument as I wear my bass lower than typical. I was really sold when I plugged it into my SVT 3 Pro and Ampeg 410, it was like tone heaven. I can't take away from my other jewel (5 string Jazz), but it's the Cirrus I grab for when I am on stage. Does this sound kinda biased????? hehehehehe
 
#36
spade2you said:
Have you tried other strings? I personally felt that the .045G was a bit too tight for my tastes and ditched the Cirrus strings from the start, although I seem to have found a soft spot for them on my fretless 5. I have yet to play a Cirrus 6 and would consider buying one if I could see how I liked the feel, but I see where you're coming from. The C on my Conklin is a bit thin, but my Rob Allen 6er is plenty meaty.
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I prefer stainless strings, my body chemistry doesn't play well with nickels, and most nickels are not bright enough for me.

I have tried DR Longnecks, Loriders, Dean Markley SR2000s, D'Addario Prisms, Ken Smiths, and a few others. The closest I ever came to getting a satisfactory sound from the C string was the Prisms. Unfortunately, they no longer make those.:( I have not tried the Carvins that IronSpatula mentions, I might give those a shot.

I am considering changing to a low ADGCFBb tuning. The lower tension will definitely help the issue, and the B is excellent on this bass, so an A should be useable.
 
#37
embellisher said:
I prefer stainless strings, my body chemistry doesn't play well with nickels, and most nickels are not bright enough for me.

I have tried DR Longnecks, Loriders, Dean Markley SR2000s, D'Addario Prisms, Ken Smiths, and a few others. The closest I ever came to getting a satisfactory sound from the C string was the Prisms. Unfortunately, they no longer make those.:( I have not tried the Carvins that IronSpatula mentions, I might give those a shot.

I am considering changing to a low ADGCFBb tuning. The lower tension will definitely help the issue, and the B is excellent on this bass, so an A should be useable.
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Ah. I guess that would certainly limit string choices and make it a pretty bright sounding bass in general, especially with the ebony fingerboard.
 
#38
Knifedge said:
best bass I ever had the pleasure to play.... it suits my feel, sound and soul perfectly. I have tried a ton of bass guitars, from cheepies to Kubicki's, Smith's etc. and while the high end basses are a dream to play, I feel very at home with my Cirrus CS bubinga. I love the long scale, it really allows me to dig in to the instrument as I wear my bass lower than typical. I was really sold when I plugged it into my SVT 3 Pro and Ampeg 410, it was like tone heaven. I can't take away from my other jewel (5 string Jazz), but it's the Cirrus I grab for when I am on stage. Does this sound kinda biased????? hehehehehe
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My cirrus is a better overall bass than my alembic, factor or status.
 

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