Why do you like or dislike the Peavey Cirrus??

[Dr. Cheese]

Someone are using this basses made in China?
I saw in photos and looks good, very nice - but a picture does not sounds...

You are talking about BXP Cirri. This thread is talking about the Cirri made in Mississippi.

 

[FrankLowend]

I just wanna know how this "made in China" basses are. I always liked Cyrrus, maybe influence of Rudy Sarzo's sound. But i find one made in Chine for a good price for my pocket. So I have a few options: Fender Precision made in Mexico or Cyrrus made in China. Actually i use a MMJazz Bass - no problems with the sound...

 

[DukeOfBass]

I have owned a walnut and an alder/maple Cirrus.

The neckthru design results in a a tone that lacks punch. it just doesn't jump out like on a bolt on bass. The alder/maple was much better than the walnut as far as punch was concerned, but still nothing compared to say my bolt on Fenders and Warwick.

That is so strange. If you told the people I played with that my 78 Jazz, 03 Precision, and Warwick Streamer had more punch, they would be the first to disagree.

 

[Dr. Cheese]

I just wanna know how this "made in China" basses are. I always liked Cyrrus, maybe influence of Rudy Sarzo's sound. But i find one made in Chine for a good price for my pocket. So I have a few options: Fender Precision made in Mexico or Cyrrus made in China. Actually i use a MMJazz Bass - no problems with the sound...

I had an import Cirrus for a while. Mine was Indonesian. It was a nice bass, but a step or two below an American Cirrus. The Chinese ones seem okay. I recommend playing first if you can.

 

[FrankLowend]

This is not available here in Brazil, for this reason I'm asking. I intend to import one. If someone try one, please put your impressions here. Tks

 

[RaginRog]

This is not available here in Brazil, for this reason I'm asking. I intend to import one. If someone try one, please put your impressions here. Tks

I played a used bxp that was in bad condition, and it had some eq noise. If you must buy it sight-unseen, I would have to go for the MIM P bass. The only reason I say this is because you have many options if you want to modify it, whereas there aren't many options for upgrading a bxp Cirrus.

 

[RaginRog]

I have owned a walnut and an alder/maple Cirrus.

The neckthru design results in a a tone that lacks punch. it just doesn't jump out like on a bolt on bass. The alder/maple was much better than the walnut as far as punch was concerned, but still nothing compared to say my bolt on Fenders and Warwick.

I think it's quite punchy...do you think that the variable-mid control on your bolt-on allowed to dial in a punchier sound. Some low-mid presence?

 

[chaosMK]

As soon as I started playing my Cirrus, I had people making videos of other people making videos of me playing my Cirrus!

Left Brain with PRONG | Launchpad 10/18/2007 - YouTube

 

[FrankLowend]

I ws talking about Cirrus made in China... today I tried Milenium made in CHina, dislike totally... looks like a toy, the weight, the touch, the wood very light... If the Chinese Cirrus is like it, no way...

 

[RaginRog]

I ws talking about Cirrus made in China...

I know what you meant...I can't can't decide what bass you should buy. Read some reviews...run some google searches.

 

[dayzbass]

Here's mine next to my TL-Five

Maaaan l LOOVE your peavey on the left side with the black hardwares !!! What wood is that ??? If you still have it and planning to sell it, LET ME KNOW

 

[zuma]

I still love my Bubinga beast! If you listen to my newer YouTube videos, the intro trailer is this beast in action:

 

[chadds]

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[Nephilymbass]

Just want to start off by saying that I'm a Fender guy, and I've been a Musicman guy....and a Ric guy...but have always been most comfortable with Fenders.

A few years back, I had a Cirrus...a peacock blue one...great/beautiful bass...but sold it to fund a Ric purchase. I also had a Bubinga/walnut one that I bought on a whim, and returned it as to not upset my wife.

So, I finally picked up a new one recently...and really do like it. It's not as prominent in the band mix, but it has a very clean, defined tone...and despite being 35" scale...is the most comfortable neck I've ever played. The true reason behind my purchase though, is because it's an amazing bass to use for recording. My guitarist and I are always swapping ideas via mp3s that we overdub each others parts on. So with a plus for appearance, comfort, and clarity...I think it'll be a keeper.

Why do they not get as much love as Musicman, or Fender basses? I realize they're a bargain on the used market, but are somewhat pricey new ($1700).

What experiences have you had?

My guess is at the moment it's because the new ones look too similar to their cheaper basses like the millenniums. That kind of thing puts people off I think. Seen it with some other brands. The original Warwick corvettes seemed more popular for example before they came out with rockbass corvettes. Then everyone wanted Warwick's which body shape wasn't available in the rockbass line.

I think another issue is it's kind of in an odd level. It's not going to replace my main player but it's too expensive imo to have as a beater/backup.