Peavey Cirrus BXP 4-String Bass Guitar  

I went to a music store to get a bass, and I tried basically each one they had in the store and this one was hands down the best. It plays better then any other bass in the same price range (I payed $370) used or new. In my opinion the thousand plus fender sounded a little better, but this one is not far behind. It plays better then all other basses I played (fender included) and it has features not normally found in this price range (neck-through, active pickups that can be passive as well, bubinga flamed top wood, and just strait playbility.) I can't believe I've never heard of this bass before, and I highly recommend it if you can check it out and play it first.

I played this bass the other day, and wow! This thing is amazing. I like the weight and neck more so than the Grind. The active EQ and pickups provide amazing tone and versatility. I played a Fender Jazz bass the day before because i was looking for a brighter tone that could also achieve a growly, ballsy tone, and the Fender had nothing on this Peavey, especially when it comes to playability. I like to do slap/pop stuff, so I prefer my basses without pick guards, and there is plenty of room to pop on this. But, the action is pretty low and is nice for playing traditional finger picking style. At first, I played it through a Peavey tour series head and a 4x10 cab, and it was Heaven to my ears. I figured I needed to plug it in to something similar to what I had, so I plugged in to a Peavey 1x15. It didn't have the same high end as the 4x10 did, but still an amazing growl. I do plan on getting this bass, and upgrading beyond my dean...Just gotta talk to the parents. Amazing bass, get it!

i have been playing bass for 4 years now. and this is my 3rd bass. i have played top line fender jazz bases and etc. but nothing stands up to this bass. the best bass you can by for under a grand. also its 5 tone knobs let u make the exact sound you want to get out of your bass. very fast neck and pretty slim. the eactive pick ups put out a great sound and the Bubinga Top is a beautiful design. made for all genres.

I've test drove many bass guitars for the passed year. And some I'd tried more than once. I chose the the peavey cirrus bxp bubinga bass; For the tone, the construction quality, the neck, Its quality is as good as it looks. This bass feels & sounds better than basses that cost five times as much; this bass is the best all around. Though I must admit I learned to test drive more than one of the same model of a bass because some might have a defect and when you test one thats right you will know it. Even a few sales men said they do not understand the price of this bass..But there great at that price and there flying out the door.

When I bought this bass, I was looking for a modern bass to have for variety (I own a 95 jazz). The active pickups allow lots of variety but won't fit in some types of music. Also the bridge saddles dont go as low as I like (I prefur extemly low action as I dont pluck very hard and like to let the amp do the work). My only other gripe is that the pickup pan knob makes a scratchy noise but only if you move it while a strig is viberateing, not a big deal. If your looking for a bass to cover modern music get it, if you into older music get a fender instead or get this for side projects like I did.