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U.S. Peavey Club
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Hell yeah, I'm in! All Peavey basses...they are all that I play...I just like 'em!
I have a Dyna (charcoal) Dyna Unity Koa, G bass, Millenium Plus JJ, Cirrus (wenge) and a Cirrus 5 BXP (solid mahogany)
In reference to the earlier post dissing the Cirrus BXP...I must disagree. While not in the same league as the US version, the BXP is an awesome instrument in its own right. The weak link for me was the stock preamp. I changed it out for a Millenium pre with the sweepable mids and it's a whole new ballgame. Sounds every bit as good as my US model. The neck is a little thicker and doesn't have graphite reinforcing...but, shoot, it's a laminated neck-thru to begin with. The action is as good as on the US model (the neck is thicker, front-to-back, though). And the solid mahogany version does sound different (and feels different, as well) compared to the other two agathis-bodied versions (tiger eye and 'bubinga').
Kim
I have a Dyna (charcoal) Dyna Unity Koa, G bass, Millenium Plus JJ, Cirrus (wenge) and a Cirrus 5 BXP (solid mahogany)
In reference to the earlier post dissing the Cirrus BXP...I must disagree. While not in the same league as the US version, the BXP is an awesome instrument in its own right. The weak link for me was the stock preamp. I changed it out for a Millenium pre with the sweepable mids and it's a whole new ballgame. Sounds every bit as good as my US model. The neck is a little thicker and doesn't have graphite reinforcing...but, shoot, it's a laminated neck-thru to begin with. The action is as good as on the US model (the neck is thicker, front-to-back, though). And the solid mahogany version does sound different (and feels different, as well) compared to the other two agathis-bodied versions (tiger eye and 'bubinga').
Kim
If you spotted that Cyber / MIDI bass thread that was recently resurrected then you've probably already seen my "other" Peavey.
Needless to say, this one doesn't go to too many gigs anymore.
Hey - I'm #22 in the Peavey club!
Needless to say, this one doesn't go to too many gigs anymore.
Hey - I'm #22 in the Peavey club!
Slide out? Bollocks. Perhaps the ends raised a bit due to humidity and temp changes between where it was made and where you are. This is a property of the wood, not manufacturing quality. If it were really the case (frets sliding out), it should have been replaced. Peavey's CS is excellent based upon my experience.
Stepped up thier game? Wow, looking at my 79-89 build basses and guitar, I don't see how they could have stepped it up much more. Well designed, CNC machined with excellent fit, quality parts and built like a tank.
I feel there is a strong reverse snobbery against the Peavey brand. I don't know why it is, but it's evident amongst many sections of the muso world.
I like the logos.
Hear, hear. See above.
Please count me in. I love my wenge Cirrus!
I've played that one and really like it!
Oddio, the next time we get together we should see if it sounds similar to my new K Smith.
Allright... Look, if the guy says they were sliding out, then they were sliding out. Thing is, it's not the rule... it will be a definite exception. The dude knows if he's telling the truth, and since you weren't there to see it (or to not see it), there's really no need to take him to town over it. He might be exaggerating...
Getting pissed off at this is a also little silly since you didn't build the bass! Don't take it personally.
For my own part, the Peaveys I've owned have been fine basses; and I'll admit that since they weren't Fenders or Rickies, and I was once young and stupid, it took me a while to get hip to Peavey. But now that I am, I am sold on the ones I like. My present Dyna Unity is really a great bass, with a unique and musical "personality".
Whatever, no need to flame him.
Getting pissed off at this is a also little silly since you didn't build the bass! Don't take it personally.
For my own part, the Peaveys I've owned have been fine basses; and I'll admit that since they weren't Fenders or Rickies, and I was once young and stupid, it took me a while to get hip to Peavey. But now that I am, I am sold on the ones I like. My present Dyna Unity is really a great bass, with a unique and musical "personality".
Whatever, no need to flame him.
Mostly I'm referring to the "Stupid lies" quote. It just sounds a little raw, to insinuate the stupidity of another... Right, I'm no one's mother, but you get my gist. If the poster were willing to say it to his face, well fine- but the guy he's referring to'll never know that, will he?
...And I realize that forum posts convey limited actual communication- sometimes a problem, as we know.
So, just my opinion.
How does one "join" this peavey club?
Bought a yr. 2000 U.S. Millennium 5 plus new in late 2000/early '01 (don't remember exactly) and with in a year or so sold off my other 4 basses I had at the time as they were getting zero playing time. If you look at my GAS list the only other basses I want are another US Mill 5 and a US Mill 4. Also, now that I think about it, I would really dig trying a late '90's US made Grind but they seem to be off the radar now.
Bought a yr. 2000 U.S. Millennium 5 plus new in late 2000/early '01 (don't remember exactly) and with in a year or so sold off my other 4 basses I had at the time as they were getting zero playing time. If you look at my GAS list the only other basses I want are another US Mill 5 and a US Mill 4. Also, now that I think about it, I would really dig trying a late '90's US made Grind but they seem to be off the radar now.
JoeBut I never said that, just agreed with another's general perceptions and laid down what my thinking on the subject was. I still feel it is incredibly unlikely the frets slid out, because of the way they're made and installed.
Bad pic, but my first bass, just picked it up about a month ago
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I'm sorry I responded to your post instead of the quote I referred to (that you qoted!). I realize you didn't say it- my apologies- I didn't mean to come down on you dude. Careless on my part.
I also think it's unlikely that the frets 'slid out' of their slots. My only point was that the coarse response was unnecessary- it seemed like the guy was just bristling for an altercation.
I should have just let it go.
