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What should I buy? 5 string help...

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Starbucker

Jun 29, 2005
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#1
Hey folks.

Right now, I have enough money to buy a very high quality five string, and I'm having trouble deciding which would be a better overall pick. So, between a Peavey Cirrus 5 and a StingRay 5, which would you choose? Any reasons to back up your choice would be very helpful.

Gracias.
 
#7
Just an added note: these threads really are completely pointless. They're both good basses and the response you get is going to have to do with whoever chooses to respond. People who bought peaveys will say peavey, people who bought stingrays will say stingrays.

Play them both until one of them talks to you and says BUY ME! Buy it. Then go out 6 months later and buy the other. It's the only thing that ever worked for me.
 
#8
Joe Nerve said:
Play them both until one of them talks to you and says BUY ME! Buy it. Then go out 6 months later and buy the other. It's the only thing that ever worked for me.
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Are you implying you own more than one Bongo? ;) :D

Joe's right. I would have said Cirrus because I own one. He is also right about trying them out and letting them talk to you.
 
#12
Joe Nerve said:
Just an added note: these threads really are completely pointless. They're both good basses and the response you get is going to have to do with whoever chooses to respond. People who bought peaveys will say peavey, people who bought stingrays will say stingrays.
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Pointless to some people, but I think it's always helpful to get feedback from other experienced players in order to make my decision a little less difficult. I like hearing why peavey owners stick to peaveys and why mm owners stick to mm. So, though the feedback is neutral, everyone's opinions on these basses are somewhat valuable to me.
 
#13
I have a Spector 5 and a Warwick Infinity SN 5.

They're both great, but VERY different. The Spector has great spacing, but a less growly sound. The Warwick has close spacing but has an awesome feel and a super growl.
 
#14
Just cuz I like to argue sometimes :) ....

You could do a search for each bass, read reviews at the countless websites (harmony central, musiciansfriend, americanmusical) that have user review, and go play the basses to see which is best FOR YOU. To compare 2 quality basses here... ahhh, whatever - who am I kidding. I think I've done it too. I'll shut up now. Good luck.
 
#17
I had an SR5 and sold it. To heavy. Also could not get used to five strings; at least on that ax. I have since grown fond of Pedulla five stringers. Easy for me to navagate and dark tone for days. IMHO of course. Good luck with your hunt and play as many as you can get your hands on. :bassist:
 
#19
I just traded my SR5 for a Cirrus 6. I liked the Sray for 3 yrs I owned it but I was looking for something different, I sure found it in this Cirrus. Not better, but different, to me anyway. Be sure and play both. I also have a Lakland Skyline 55-01 I like alot. Maybe look for one of those or the 55-02. Or to avoid confusion buy a bass now, buy another later. Either way, enjoy.
 

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