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Old 2007-01-15, 13:40
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Peavey basses

Yo.

Some time ago I was reading one thread and I saw someone saying that Peavey Grind (and Cirrus too) bass is easy to play fast on. What did he mean by that? I wanted to know, cause I don't know so much about equipement and I was thinking about new bass. Also, if you know other basses that are 'easy to play fast' or whatever post their names here.

P.S. I'm asking about 'fast' ones, because I would need one like that and I play much death metal and fast stuff
 
Old 2007-01-15, 14:17
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okay, the grind bass is supposedly faster because of the way the body is carved just below the neck.
and its only faster for people who play with a pick.
good strings+good action+smoothe neck+ PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE = fast bass, there are no shortcuts
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Old 2007-01-15, 14:19
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Most likely.. he ment that the neck is comfortable and easy to play on.. i havent played on many peavey basses, but the high-end ones do sound quite nice.
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Old 2007-01-15, 14:48
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aight. So, what bass would you recommend for playing death metal using fingerstyle? Maybe there are any certain guitars which would be good for that?
 
Old 2007-01-15, 14:55
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What SixSicSix said was mostly right,Some basses are typically faster than others even within the same brand and model.How much money are u looking to spend?
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Old 2007-01-16, 02:51
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Practice, there are no shortcuts. Play as much as you, play until you can't feel your fingers anymore.
As far as the Grind bass..I play a Grind 6, its comfortable, and I'm use to it, so I can play fast on it.
 
Old 2007-01-16, 13:04
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aFarewelltoKings: in my case asking me about money has no point. here where I live prices are different and sometimes even weird according to US. ie Peavey Grind bass is somewhere close to my funds, but some guitars that are cheaper in US are more expensive here. So i guess just gimme your ideas, but you know, nothing for 1000$ or something

Oh, and I'm looking for 4 strings
 
Old 2007-01-16, 17:21
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Get a Peavey Cirrus bass.
 
Old 2007-01-16, 18:11
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what exactly in Cirrus is better than in Grind one?

and do you have any other propositions?
 
Old 2007-01-16, 22:20
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cirrus has better wood, pickups, electronics, hardware, tuss rods, prettier, last a HELL of alot longer, sound better, and I believe theyre hand crafted but I could be wrong.
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Old 2007-01-17, 01:06
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And they are a LOT lighter. It's just an all around better bass.
 
Old 2007-01-17, 02:04
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Well not always, Cirrus' basses can be made out of any number of different woods, meaning their weight can very greatly. And when it comes to bass, lighter does not equal better. Typically you want a bass to have more weight to it.
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Old 2007-01-17, 10:01
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Ok. Now, what is the difference between Peavey Cirrus BXP and normal Peavey Cirrus?
 
Old 2007-01-17, 20:27
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Can you read?
yes?
go look for yourself, goddamn!
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Old 2007-03-04, 22:06
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Cheap Peavey instruments are shit, the expensive ones are alright though.
And don't even get me started on Peavey amps
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Old 2007-03-05, 01:11
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And don't even get me started on Peavey amps

+1 fuck that shit.
Go with a fender combo if your poor.
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Old 2007-03-05, 08:24
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Yeah...the Fender bass amps aren't all that bad. Just be sure to stay away from Peavey and Behringer, both are shit. Hartke isn't all that good either IMO. But whatever, each to their own.
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Old 2007-04-06, 00:20
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Talking shit about Peaveys and Hartkes? Like the Peavey Basses and Hartke bass amps? You guys a fucking nuts,the clarity of hartke aluminum cones is unmatched(cept mesa) and peaveys are the best bang for the buck basses out there.
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Old 2007-04-06, 03:41
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Talking shit about Peaveys and Hartkes? Like the Peavey Basses and Hartke bass amps? You guys a fucking nuts,the clarity of hartke aluminum cones is unmatched(cept mesa) and peaveys are the best bang for the buck basses out there.

besides fenders and almost everything besides esp's?
I really don't care for hartke amps, personally I'd say they're as clear as mud.
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Old 2007-04-06, 12:52
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yeah, and what about Peaveys made in Asia? Anyone got/played on one? I'm asking that cause these are only ones I can get here (Europe) and as far as i know there is a big price difference between those Asian and USA made. What about sound and such? Is there big difference too or are they close with those?

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Old 2007-04-06, 19:07
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Talking shit about Peaveys and Hartkes? Like the Peavey Basses and Hartke bass amps? You guys a fucking nuts,the clarity of hartke aluminum cones is unmatched(cept mesa) and peaveys are the best bang for the buck basses out there.

Ampeg, anyone?
 
Old 2007-04-07, 01:34
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+1
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Old 2007-04-07, 18:28
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Ampegs are overrated.Anything other than the SVTs suck!I really like trace elliots and hartkes
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Old 2007-04-08, 04:05
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Ampegs are overrated.Anything other than the SVTs suck!I really like trace elliots and hartkes

well, when do you really ever see anything but the svt's in a store?
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Old 2007-04-09, 13:44
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Epifani, EBS and Aguilar is where its at.
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Old 2007-04-09, 14:21
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Epifani, EBS and Aguilar is where its at.

yeah, But ive never even seen one of those outside of the internet.
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Old 2007-04-10, 02:43
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Ampegs are overrated.Anything other than the SVTs suck!I really like trace elliots and hartkes

I have a hard time taking anything you say seriously..Everytime you make a new post you just prove to me, even more, that you are an idiot.
 
Old 2007-04-10, 02:54
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So im an idiot becasue i have an opinion on amps? or am i missing something?
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Old 2007-04-10, 05:05
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So im an idiot becasue i have an opinion on amps? or am i missing something?

You're an idiot because of your general opinion on everything.
 
Old 2007-05-04, 14:01
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So, reasuming, which Peavey Cirrus version is better? The normal one or the BXP one? Which one would you pick if you had to pay same price for both?
 
Old 2007-05-05, 00:08
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So, reasuming, which Peavey Cirrus version is better? The normal one or the BXP one? Which one would you pick if you had to pay same price for both?

which ever sounds better
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Old 2007-05-08, 13:25
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ok, last of my noob questions (btw sorry for them). Why BXP version is cheaper than normal Cirrus? Any specs differences or what? Just price?

I'm quite noobish if it comes to specifications and eq, so once more, forgive me :P After i compared both models, i found out that:
Normal Cirrus has:Graphite reinforced neck with dual expanding truss rod
And
BXP Cirrus has: Dual expanding truss rod

I guess thats first thing why BXP is cheaper. Next thing is probably 'Graphite overlay on headstock'. Anything else? Maybe I forgot about something?

Thanks for you help

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Old 2007-06-03, 11:33
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Yo.
It will be next post about Peavey, but not Cirrus this time. One guy asked me about 6 string Peavey Grind Bass. What can you say about that guitar? How does it sound? Is it good guitar for that price?
 
Old 2007-06-03, 15:41
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I play a six string Grind. I like the tone it has. It's a little heavy, but that doesn't really bother me. How much is he going to be paying for it?
 
Old 2007-06-04, 13:04
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well, the guy is looking for something cheap around 200 pounds

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