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U.S. Peavey Club
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Gv thanks - louisville
Picked up - thanks
Store was clueless that it was a carbon fiber neck - they searched the wrong words to value it
Thanks again
Picked up - thanks
Store was clueless that it was a carbon fiber neck - they searched the wrong words to value it
Thanks again
Can anyone help me out with the similarities/differences in neck profiles, mainly between US Cirruses and Millenniums (but I'd welcome others also)? I'm really only interested in 5 string comparisons at the moment. I'm having a hard time finding many Peavey 5 string basses in my area to compare.
I love my Cirrus' neck. I played a Millennium BXP (yes, I know this is the US thread.... sorry) when I was first shopping for a 5, and liked it as I recall - is the USA profile the same? I've played a Foundation, and found it slightly fat for me as I recall.
Thanks in advance everyone.
I love my Cirrus' neck. I played a Millennium BXP (yes, I know this is the US thread.... sorry) when I was first shopping for a 5, and liked it as I recall - is the USA profile the same? I've played a Foundation, and found it slightly fat for me as I recall.
Thanks in advance everyone.
Ok, finally got some pictures snapped.
Up first, the newest addition to the lot. I haven't dated this yet, but my guess is mid-90's Axcelerator. Just picked it up last night. The color is awesome. It came out pretty blue in this picture, but it's really way closer to like a Lake Placid Blue, with the hint of green in it. It needs a good neck tweaking and a set-up, which I plan to do this weekend, but the neck feels great. A steal at $200.
Next up, I've got a couple pictures of my '84 Foundation. This is my go-to bass. I absolutely love everything about this bass. It's currently out of commission awaiting me to get some time to put some new Hipshot Ultralight tuners on it. It's been cleaned up a bit since this picture was shot. I bought this from a shop that didn't know what they had for $100. The previous owner didn't know how to remove knobs with a set screw, and the pots had come loose, so they made marks on the body with sharpie to mark knob position.
It took a bit of elbow grease, but they're off now. Just a fantastic bass.
With the Hofner peaking in.
Ok, here's the newly redone office with everything up. Left to right, 2011 Ibanez AEB5E (just wanted something for jams), '84 Foundation on the stand, Axcelerator, Hofner Icon series, awesome Beatles print w/ Muhammad Ali called "A Hard Day's Fight" and finally, my parts P Bass that I built. Not pictured is my 2010 Squier Classic Vibe Jazz Bass. It's currently at the practice space and is my current player with the Foundation out of commission.
Here's the rest of the office. Congas, my Alvarez acoustic which is the best sounding acoustic I've ever heard. It's kind of an odd duck in that it's a flat-top with F-holes, but man it just booms. Rogue mandolin and cheap uke. Oh, and I almost forgot, Ampeg Superjet guitar amp. It's on an amp stand, which is why it looks weird.
Sorry for the super long post, but I'd been promising pics for a while.
Up first, the newest addition to the lot. I haven't dated this yet, but my guess is mid-90's Axcelerator. Just picked it up last night. The color is awesome. It came out pretty blue in this picture, but it's really way closer to like a Lake Placid Blue, with the hint of green in it. It needs a good neck tweaking and a set-up, which I plan to do this weekend, but the neck feels great. A steal at $200.
Next up, I've got a couple pictures of my '84 Foundation. This is my go-to bass. I absolutely love everything about this bass. It's currently out of commission awaiting me to get some time to put some new Hipshot Ultralight tuners on it. It's been cleaned up a bit since this picture was shot. I bought this from a shop that didn't know what they had for $100. The previous owner didn't know how to remove knobs with a set screw, and the pots had come loose, so they made marks on the body with sharpie to mark knob position.
It took a bit of elbow grease, but they're off now. Just a fantastic bass.With the Hofner peaking in.
Ok, here's the newly redone office with everything up. Left to right, 2011 Ibanez AEB5E (just wanted something for jams), '84 Foundation on the stand, Axcelerator, Hofner Icon series, awesome Beatles print w/ Muhammad Ali called "A Hard Day's Fight" and finally, my parts P Bass that I built. Not pictured is my 2010 Squier Classic Vibe Jazz Bass. It's currently at the practice space and is my current player with the Foundation out of commission.
Here's the rest of the office. Congas, my Alvarez acoustic which is the best sounding acoustic I've ever heard. It's kind of an odd duck in that it's a flat-top with F-holes, but man it just booms. Rogue mandolin and cheap uke. Oh, and I almost forgot, Ampeg Superjet guitar amp. It's on an amp stand, which is why it looks weird.
Sorry for the super long post, but I'd been promising pics for a while.
I just "won" this on Ebay:
With hardshell case!
The final price was $380 + $60 shipping. I don't know if that's a good price or not, but it seems so to me.
With hardshell case!
The final price was $380 + $60 shipping. I don't know if that's a good price or not, but it seems so to me.
mark beem
Wait, how does this song start again??
Sweet bass!! Congrats!!I just "won" this on Ebay:
With hardshell case!
The final price was $380 + $60 shipping. I don't know if that's a good price or not, but it seems so to me.
mark beem
Wait, how does this song start again??
I just "won" this on Ebay:
With hardshell case!
The final price was $380 + $60 shipping. I don't know if that's a good price or not, but it seems so to me.
Great score!! I've seen them go for around the $500 range usually.
mark beem
Wait, how does this song start again??
True. Some basses you know are going to be heavy, though, like T-40's are usually in the 11-12 (sometimes 13) pound range. Should I be expecting between 9 and 10 on this one?
Hate to tell you this, but...That looks like a maple body. I have the same bass and it's one of the heavier one's I've ever owned but it's one of the best playing and most stable as far as set-up goes. Don't have the weight but it's at least 12 lbs. I noticed that whoever had yours had a D-tuner installed on the E string. That's one of the things I've done to two of my TL-5s. This one doesn't have a D-tuner since the peghead is a taste too thick.
mech
Yup, all maple. I was hoping it wasn't going to be too heavy. Is it well balanced? He's going to be replacing the d-tuner with the original tuner - no biggie.
I find the D-tuner to be very handy. Songs that were originally done with drop D on a four string are easier to play than doing the B string thing. A gold one retails for $120 so I can understand him taking it off at your price, which is a real bargain. It is well balanced but a 4" padded strap is a must for me. I don't play mine live much but mainly use it at home for practice or the occasional gig where I can use a stool. I've been playing with some guys that tune a half step down to help aging vocal cords so my main basses stay tuned down.
mech
