Peavey question

[pica]

Hi everyone. So I'm looking for a second bass and decided I want a Peavey Cirrus. After doing research I find out there is like 2 or 3 different models. After searching past threads I find out, don't buy the BXP buy the American Cirrus. After doing more research I find that Peavey doesn't make the Cirrus anymore. Just curious why so many people are against the BXP and is the Grind a good second choice.

 

[Ray Matthews]

Hi Pica
I had a Cirrus and although the neck was nice I found the bridge saddles too high and I couldn't get the action low enough for my taste. They were difficult to alter, too. I also had a passive millennium Bxp and it was the most comfortable bass I ever played. Wished I'd kept it!

 

[Dr. Cheese]

Hi Pica
I had a Cirrus and although the neck was nice I found the bridge saddles too high and I couldn't get the action low enough for my taste. They were difficult to alter, too. I also had a passive millennium Bxp and it was the most comfortable bass I ever played. Wished I'd kept it!

A USA Cirrus that can't get a low action is like a chicken with teeth and fur!

 

[Ronbeast]

A USA Cirrus that can't get a low action is like a chicken with teeth and fur!

+1 Every cirrus I've tried has pretty much had the strings laying across the frets and 0 fret buzz.

 

[pica]

Are you referring to to the U.S. cirrus?

 

[Ken J]

I loved my Peavey Grinds
Sold them because I'm fretless all the way
Now that I have the option of replacing the fret board with a clean ebony boards Im looking to pick one up when the price is right $100 or so
Plan on upgrading the electronics there a bit weak.
If you are looking at a Grind search for the older ones with the scalped lower horn
There better than the newer Chinese model.
I've never had a Cirrus in my hands but here nothing but praise about them
You might also want to look into Dyna and LTs. I love them.

 

[Ronbeast]

Are you referring to to the U.S. cirrus?

Yes, I was. I've only played maybe one BXP cirrus, it didn't have the same feel to me. Personally, I'd hit ebay and grab a used US Cirrus, rather than the BXP model.

-Ron

 

[DiabolusInMusic]

Import Peaveys are nowhere near the same quality as American made Peaveys, from Cirrus to Fury.

I have been thoroughly disappointed by many import Peaveys while the American one are always pleasant surprises (since they are so cheap.) My only beef with buying an American Cirrus is buying them new, but that is not an option anymore. Cirrus' are one of those basses that lose 50%+ of their value on the used market. This is a pretty big hit on a $2k instrument.

 

[MattyN]

I have a USA Cirrus and it is easily my number one bass. I don't think there is anything else its price range that compares. I have played numerous basses that cost 2 or 3 times the price and come away unimpressed. The action and feel are on the Cirrus is fantastic.

Don't get an import!

 

[Ronbeast]

If you buy a US cirrus, you won't need another bass for the rest of your life... but you'll probably buy more anyway

 

[kodiakblair]

Never had any problems with BXP Peaveys. The Millennium AC's are a dream to play, that good I've 2 of them.
The older Grinds made in Vietnam are fantastic,can't say for the Indonesian or Chinese as I never played them.
The scooped out lower horn has been phased out for the later models,shame nice touch.

BXP Cirrus is another good bass that was easy to set up and sounds great too.

I wouldn't discard buying a BXP, I own 8 BXPs and 7 USA Peaveys and there's not really a great deal between them IMHO.

 

[Bassamatic]

The bass I miss the most is my USA Cirrus 5. Incredible tone and it practically played itself it was so easy. STOOPID to sell it, but I am gravitating back to short scale basses where I started so long ago.

I have not played a BXP - they are probably a great buy for the money, but as said above, you find a nice USA Cirrus you'll have it forever (unless you're stoopid like me).

 

[bryan gibson]

Yup, the Cirrus BXP versions go for around $300-350 around these parts. No they're not quite as nice as the US version, but definitely a lot of axe for the money.

 

[pica]

Just got back from my local music store. They had two Cirrus BXP's, a Grind, several Milleniums, and a Rudy Sarzo Cirrus and they all sounded good to me.

 

[scubaduba]

I'm recently in to Cirrus now owning them. US Cirrus basses are amazing. I'm very impressed in the quality and playability. Even for 35" scale which I don't normally prefer.

 

[Iridescentone]

Just got back from my local music store. They had two Cirrus BXP's, a Grind, several Milleniums, and a Rudy Sarzo Cirrus and they all sounded good to me.

Make sure you get the Rudy Sarzo Limited Edition Special Plus Cirrus that weighs 20+ lbs. Peavey impregnated all the wood with lead to get that extra heavy sound that Rudy likes.

 

[Staccato]

There must be some NOS USA Cirrus basses sitting in stores? Either way, you should be able to find a minty, pre-owned USA Cirrus in the hands of someone that babied it, or rarely played it.

 

[morgansterne]

My 5 string grind was the most easily playable bass I've had (but ive only ever owned five). Tone was super boring though. I gigged it for maybe two years.

 

[austinrick]

A dumb newbie question about the AC BXP 4 string: They use two 9V batteries, that I get. But can they be used 'inactive'?, without battery power?

 

[ggvicviper]

A dumb newbie question about the AC BXP 4 string: They use two 9V batteries, that I get. But can they be used 'inactive'?, without battery power?

I believe the term you are looking for is "passive". I don't think those have an active/passive toggle. The non AC are all passive though.