Yup, agree that Jazz basses are scooped. I like the sound of the neck pickup in a Jazz, don't care for the bridge pickup at all. I like the middy sound of P basses and the sound of a Bart 8s ...a little deeper bass sound also.
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songwriter21
I have an obsession for wood. The musical kind.
Indeed. I'd say you'd dig the G series (4 and 5). They seem more aggressive than the Cirrus, and/or cleaner, again, because my guess is the carbon wrap. It's not all composite, believe it or not. Look inside one of the tuning holes (at least I saw dark wood in there)....
Anyway, I think they have more sonic versatility than the Cirrus, even without the mid-sweep knob (the 5'er, imo).
I think all the very good information and feedback here has got me thinking that a G4 would be worth picking up. The newer black neck sounds like it will be good and I would guess the basswood body is resonant and will offset the neck to be a good balanced sound. Glad to hear the bigger VFL sounds different from the VFL's in the Cirrus. Think I'm gonna buy it.
The shape of the B-Quad probably was more what Bromberg wanted as there doesn't look much change on his Kiesel or Dean models.
Only saw pictures mind,doubt there's many of either here the UK
Only saw pictures mind,doubt there's many of either here the UK
songwriter21
I have an obsession for wood. The musical kind.
Remember, to me, the necks sounded different. This was from years between the two, and I got better at setups and eq. They're probably all sound the same, but differ in appearance. The VFL's in the G-4's (4-string G-Bass) were different, because of the one MM-type pickup. The ones in the 5's are the same as the Cirrus.
I think StuartV here said that the Millenium preamp (the upgrade with the concentric mid-sweep knob) reallys improves the 4's sound, noticeably more than the 5. That's what I've heard....
Got the Green G4.
It is filthy dirty but in good shape.
Need to clean the fretboard so it resembles wood again.
Frets have no visible wear but need cleaning.
Neck is straight as can be.
Missing one of the control knobs, maybe Peavey has one to sell.
Control cavity parts are original and in good shape, the PC board says Cirrus on it and Peavey Electronics 1996.
The halo-green-sparkle is so pimpy looking I think maybe this bass should be named G-Money or Velvet Jones!!
It is filthy dirty but in good shape.
Need to clean the fretboard so it resembles wood again.
Frets have no visible wear but need cleaning.
Neck is straight as can be.
Missing one of the control knobs, maybe Peavey has one to sell.
Control cavity parts are original and in good shape, the PC board says Cirrus on it and Peavey Electronics 1996.
The halo-green-sparkle is so pimpy looking I think maybe this bass should be named G-Money or Velvet Jones!!
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songwriter21
I have an obsession for wood. The musical kind.
Aubrey at Peavey is usually very helpful with anything you may need. Peavey amazingly still stands behind all of these basses, and their c.s. is second-to-none from my experience.
Agreed, the are really nice, friendly and they seem to really want to get you the stuff to keep their products working.
Last I checked, the Millennium preamp only costs about $54 for the board. You'll need new knobs for it, as that board has one stacked pot, which the original knobs won't accommodate. Instead of spending even $1 for a new stock knob, I'd go ahead and get the Mill pre and some knobs for it. Putting it in is simple if you can solder, or cheap for a tech to do it for you.
Peavey Millennium Preamp Upgrade - Step by Step!
Page 2 of the thread has part numbers and (old) prices.
Peavey Millennium Preamp Upgrade - Step by Step!
Page 2 of the thread has part numbers and (old) prices.
Those Milli preamp boards have gone up to $72. They have the knobs too but if you can score a set of original Millennium knobs, they are a bit nicer. The knurling is finer and the finish doesn't flake on the originals. Though, I've been looking and have not located any. I did the upgrade on a Cirrus and wound up swapping the knobs off one of my Millenniums.
Okay, Here is the G4
Got done working early tonight and took some pics.
Wiped the bass down a bit but it really needs a cleaning and set up.
How do you folks clean a gummed up fretboard? ...Simple Green and a scrub brush?
This bass looks so very different from what I would normally pick for color/style, but it is kind of cool.
The carbon composite neck is pretty slick! ..man it feels good.
Have not even plugged it in at home yet, will do that after this ..and then sleeeeeep.
Forgive me for posting so dang many.....but everybody likes bass porn, right?!
Got done working early tonight and took some pics.
Wiped the bass down a bit but it really needs a cleaning and set up.
How do you folks clean a gummed up fretboard? ...Simple Green and a scrub brush?
This bass looks so very different from what I would normally pick for color/style, but it is kind of cool.
The carbon composite neck is pretty slick! ..man it feels good.
Have not even plugged it in at home yet, will do that after this ..and then sleeeeeep.
Forgive me for posting so dang many.....but everybody likes bass porn, right?!
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cleaning the neck ---
you want to be very cautious as the darker woods naturally have an oil in them... you don't want to shrink it either.
for really gunked up boards, Ill use a plastic knife....
then very quickly, a fast drying solvent (fingernail polish etc) to get off any remaining....
gunk, oil and skin are common for necks.
you want to be very cautious as the darker woods naturally have an oil in them... you don't want to shrink it either.
for really gunked up boards, Ill use a plastic knife....
then very quickly, a fast drying solvent (fingernail polish etc) to get off any remaining....
gunk, oil and skin are common for necks.
Great looking bass! I use lighter fluid (Naptha) then rub the fretboard with some mineral oil. Let that sit for about 30 minutes and then buff off the excess. Naptha won't harm the finish on your bass either.
Just reread mine -- not fingernail polish... meant the remover solvent.... VERY quick just to clean it...
How gummed is it?
How gummed is it?
Lots of gummy crud.
I think the plastic scraper is a good idea.
Nail polish remover is acetone, pretty strong stuff, you are right, gotta move quick with acetone.
I think Naptha is milder than Acetone.
I like the Murphy Oil Soap idea.
I think the plastic scraper is a good idea.
Nail polish remover is acetone, pretty strong stuff, you are right, gotta move quick with acetone.
I think Naptha is milder than Acetone.
I like the Murphy Oil Soap idea.
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All the discoloration you see in the pics of fretboard is crud.
The fretboard is actually a pretty even (lighter than rosewood) color.
I know Naptha works to clean the body, just was not sure how it worked on a raw wood fretboard.
Dave from Youtube - Dave's World of Fun Stuff - likes to use Simple Green Max.
Murphy's Oil Soap is meant for wood, so I like that idea too.
The fretboard is actually a pretty even (lighter than rosewood) color.
I know Naptha works to clean the body, just was not sure how it worked on a raw wood fretboard.
Dave from Youtube - Dave's World of Fun Stuff - likes to use Simple Green Max.
Murphy's Oil Soap is meant for wood, so I like that idea too.
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songwriter21
I have an obsession for wood. The musical kind.
