I get 8.2 lbs for my 4-string USA J/MM; 8 even for the P/J. That seems about right as the P/J has a slightly thinner body and neck.
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Peavey US Made Millennium Basses
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Hey fellow Millennium players, I've got a question perhaps you can help me with regarding pickup height.
I love the sound of my Millennium but prefer the smoother deeper response of my neck single to the grind of my bridge MM. I usually keep the blend panned 3/4 or so toward the neck, just enough that I get a little grind, but it's mostly that P bass sound you get from the Millennium neck pup.
I would however prefer for simplicity's sake to make my default setting the center detent on the blend. Since there aren't any markers on the knobs I could then feel when I've got my spot locked without having to sort it out with my ears in a less than ideal circumstance (a hurried sound check for example). It would also allow me more consistency when in the studio.
Anyway, could I achieve the desired effect by maxing out the height on the neck pup and lowering the bridge thereby making the detent spot closer to the panned toward the bridge sound I had been using?
And since the Millennium pups are active like EMGs, is it ok to raise a pickup all the way up, just high enough to allow for string movement, without worrying that the magnetic field will be pulling on the string too much?
I love the sound of my Millennium but prefer the smoother deeper response of my neck single to the grind of my bridge MM. I usually keep the blend panned 3/4 or so toward the neck, just enough that I get a little grind, but it's mostly that P bass sound you get from the Millennium neck pup.
I would however prefer for simplicity's sake to make my default setting the center detent on the blend. Since there aren't any markers on the knobs I could then feel when I've got my spot locked without having to sort it out with my ears in a less than ideal circumstance (a hurried sound check for example). It would also allow me more consistency when in the studio.
Anyway, could I achieve the desired effect by maxing out the height on the neck pup and lowering the bridge thereby making the detent spot closer to the panned toward the bridge sound I had been using?
And since the Millennium pups are active like EMGs, is it ok to raise a pickup all the way up, just high enough to allow for string movement, without worrying that the magnetic field will be pulling on the string too much?
mark beem
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I know I've said it before but, I just love looking at that picture!
Hey, is that fretless Cirrus a different blue than the peacock blue? it looks nice.
I just got finished playing a beer tent gig tonight with my Cirrus and it sounded great. Sounded great in church last week too. It's a keeper.
But don't worry, my Millennium 5 is still going to get some playing time.
Hey, is that fretless Cirrus a different blue than the peacock blue? it looks nice.
I just got finished playing a beer tent gig tonight with my Cirrus and it sounded great. Sounded great in church last week too. It's a keeper.
But don't worry, my Millennium 5 is still going to get some playing time.
Would'e -
I like that 3/4 toward the neck spot as well for a P-type tone even though I probably spend most of my time on 3/4 or more toward the bridge. I often need to cut through a sax and a keyboard.
I have no idea if changing the pickup height would achieve your goal; but I would try putting a little mark (tape, paint, notch - you decide) on the knob at the spot where 3/4 neck lines up with the detent.
I like that 3/4 toward the neck spot as well for a P-type tone even though I probably spend most of my time on 3/4 or more toward the bridge. I often need to cut through a sax and a keyboard.
I have no idea if changing the pickup height would achieve your goal; but I would try putting a little mark (tape, paint, notch - you decide) on the knob at the spot where 3/4 neck lines up with the detent.
Early custom shop model, navy blue. The guy I bought it from knew someone as this was before it was officially open to the public.
here's a 5 string for sale at a good price. (I wouldn't sell mine for under $500)
http://cgi.ebay.com/Peavey-5-string...oryZ4713QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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http://cgi.ebay.com/Peavey-5-string...oryZ4713QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
I have no association with the seller just alerting you to the auction.
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That's odd, he relisted it and upped the price $25. Or best offer now, though.
Tempting. Vedddddy tempting.
Tempting. Vedddddy tempting.
That is a really good price considering the original list. If it was fretless it would be mine.
I've been thinking about this and with the possible exception of a Carvin LB70, I can't come up with another USA made bass that's ever been built that has all of the features that a USA Millennium has for the price they were set at ($1k - 1.5k) when they were introduced, let alone what they can be had for now used or NOS ($260 - $400).
Certainly sound and feel are subjective factors in how anyone values an instrument, but in terms of features that can be objectively valued and that are generally seen as plusses, the Millennium with its dual graphite neck reinforcements, sweepable mids, premium electronics and hardware and high quality woods beats USA active Fender, Gibson and Music Man basses. Those instruments lack the sweepable mids and neck reinforcements and, in the case of the Gibsons, active electronics of any kind.
The Peavey Cirrus at about $1.6k in its production model iterations lacks the sweepable mids . Those are neck-through of course, but count me among the many who aren't convinced that that is a value adding feature, especially when looking at something like the Millennium with its beautiful neck joint. And yes you can get the sweepable mids on the custom shop models, but of course that adds quite a bit to the price.
Regarding Carvin, it looks like an LB70 (neck through) or LB20 (bolt-on with added active electronics) can built through their custom shop (which in Carvin's case is the same as off-the shelf, since they don't do it any other way) that has pretty much the same features as either a Millennium of Millennium Plus for about the same amount of money or even a little less than the Millennium basses originally retailed for. The only differences that can't be reconciled is that Carvin doesn't have the neck reinforcements (and I hear tales of much adjusting needed because of that) and has a passive mode which the Millennium doesn't.
Considering that, those that really like the passive mode and feel that the neck reinforcements are not as useful, some might see the Carvin as the best USA built value ever. But for those that like the low maintenance necks and don't mind the lack of a passive mode I think it has to be the Millennium.
So can anyone else name another USA made bass that can (or could) be had off-the-shelf and has been offered new at between $1k and $1.5k that has all of the features of a Millennium?
Certainly sound and feel are subjective factors in how anyone values an instrument, but in terms of features that can be objectively valued and that are generally seen as plusses, the Millennium with its dual graphite neck reinforcements, sweepable mids, premium electronics and hardware and high quality woods beats USA active Fender, Gibson and Music Man basses. Those instruments lack the sweepable mids and neck reinforcements and, in the case of the Gibsons, active electronics of any kind.
The Peavey Cirrus at about $1.6k in its production model iterations lacks the sweepable mids . Those are neck-through of course, but count me among the many who aren't convinced that that is a value adding feature, especially when looking at something like the Millennium with its beautiful neck joint. And yes you can get the sweepable mids on the custom shop models, but of course that adds quite a bit to the price.
Regarding Carvin, it looks like an LB70 (neck through) or LB20 (bolt-on with added active electronics) can built through their custom shop (which in Carvin's case is the same as off-the shelf, since they don't do it any other way) that has pretty much the same features as either a Millennium of Millennium Plus for about the same amount of money or even a little less than the Millennium basses originally retailed for. The only differences that can't be reconciled is that Carvin doesn't have the neck reinforcements (and I hear tales of much adjusting needed because of that) and has a passive mode which the Millennium doesn't.
Considering that, those that really like the passive mode and feel that the neck reinforcements are not as useful, some might see the Carvin as the best USA built value ever. But for those that like the low maintenance necks and don't mind the lack of a passive mode I think it has to be the Millennium.
So can anyone else name another USA made bass that can (or could) be had off-the-shelf and has been offered new at between $1k and $1.5k that has all of the features of a Millennium?
Now that same bass is listed for $349 shipped!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...o=CRX&its=S%2BI%2BSS&itu=ISS%2BUCI%2BSI&otn=4
I agree with Would'e?
It would be hard to find another bass of this quality at these prices. That being said, since I got my Cirrus 5, it's been getting all the love lately but I could see where some folks would like the Millennium better.
Unfortunately the neck shape on the Cirrus is alot different than the Millennium so it's kind of hard for me to switch back and forth. I'd consider selling the Millennium but no way I'm going to sell it for low the prices they go for nowdays. IMO it's too good of a bass to sell that cheap!
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I sure can't - you nailed why I love my USA Millennium.
I was lucky - it was the second bass that I ever bought (NOS for $500 a few years ago) when I decided to learn the bass 25 years after I had essentially stopped playing g**tar. My first bass was an SX Jazz as I was trying to limit my cash outlay in case I didn't like playing bass or if I was incapable of playing it. Fortunately, I love the bass and I play well enough that no one has asked me to stop (including my teenaged kids who would have said something if I sucked
). I have since done my share of noodling on Fenders, Music Mans, Laklands, Sadowskys and Rics at music stores and TB Get Togethers (a highly recommended activity!). And as great as those basses are - nothing suits me better than my Millennium - and nothing comes close for the price - so the credit card stayed firmly in my wallet
. Because I had the Millennium, the only bass that I actually spent more than $500 was a CIJ Fender Mustang RI ($600 or so IIRC) in order to get that Fender tone and I thought I might prefer a short scale. Never warmed up to it and sold it (at a loss
- lesson learned). The only bass purchase I can see on the horizon, if I ever get up the nerve, is to try playing a 5-string. And if and when I do - it will be a USA Millennium.
The flamed maple looks almost quilted, huh? Too bad the fretboard isn't birdseye maple. Still stunning, though!
mark beem
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The flamed maple looks almost quilted, huh? Too bad the fretboard isn't birdseye maple. Still stunning, though!
Sweet! Call me when your done with it
For the money, you CANNOT beat a USA Millenium. I've had two of them and I liked them both. I just prefer the sound of my Fender. If I had 3-400 dollars to spend. I would go with a USA Millenium because it's the best bang for the buck.
