I wanted to create a thread for us six string Cirrus users. Feel free to discuss modifications, set-up, issues etc. I've been using a flammed maple/alder 6 for 8 years now and I'm 100% satisfied with these basses! -Luke
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Six String Peavey Cirrus Thread
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That's a good jam! Not really too fond of his tone on that gig, but Bill is an excellent player! -Luke
I seriously recommend a Cirrus to anyone that likes a new, active, hi-fi sound in a bass. Have you tried a U.S. model yet? -Luke
I need some updated pics,lol. From 2004...The Ground Floor Grille & Niteclub, Newark, Delaware. -Luke
You might of seen the pics before but never the lest here is my 6er had it for well over 12yrs no dings or chips, 
Very nice modrodz! I had a '99 Flammed Maple/Alder 6'er for years. I notice subtle differences than my '04-'05. -Luke
My 6 is on the far right.
You guys need to treat yourselves (and your Cirrus) to a Millennium preamp upgrade. Totally worth the (cheap) money!
You guys need to treat yourselves (and your Cirrus) to a Millennium preamp upgrade. Totally worth the (cheap) money!
Is it only the sweepable midrange that's different or are there other changes from the standard 3 band?
Totally different Preamp.. trust me.. it's the reason I hoard Milleniums.
Stu would never suggest wasted money
Stu would never suggest wasted money
I know we keep having this debate, but at least mine don't sound that different. At the time I got a Cirrus with this as an upgrade, I wanted to be sure they sounded the same while flat, which Peavey assured me was the case. Other than that, same bass and treb frequencies, power, and widths. My different Cirri have subtle differences, but I wouldn't attribute that to the pre-amp when set flat. With the mids engaged, naturally, I find the sweepable mids allow for much more than the stock pre.
I had a maple/alder Cirrus 6 for a week. Wonderful bass, but between the neck width & 35" scale it was just a little too big for me. Swapped it for a fretless redwood/alder Cirrus 5 that served me well for several yars.
I would totally agree that flat vs flat the difference is small and subtle. But I do think it is there. And as you pointed out, once you start trying to dial in a sound, the difference is very noticeable.
Most of the time, I like to bump my mids a bit, bump the bottom up a bit, and cut the highs a bit. Generally speaking, you could do that with the stock pre or the Mill pre. But, FOR ME, being able to dial in just where the mid bump happens make a big difference in the sound I end up with. When I hear my Cirrus, the first thing that comes to mind is "this bass speaks with AUTHORITY!"
Thanks, man. I really, really like each and every one of them! I can't wait to lay hands on my new B Quad that should arrive tomorrow.
