kodiakblair

Take a walk up Nicholson Street, Scayles and it's sister shop Live Music are up there. Head down towards Leith and there's Rikki's on the left hand side. Duncanson & Edwards is the big pawn shop on Queens Street. http://www.duncansonedwards.co.uk/ http://www.scayles.co.uk/ http://livemusicshop.co.uk/

I've still got mine. Sunburst with blades, natural with toasters, natural with toasters converted to 5 string and natural with toasters and active EQ.

I always measure mine, open string at the 17th fret.

I've had some quite low actions on basses. The Harley Benton PB-50 that I choose to play 90% of the time is set to 1.5mm on G,1.75mm on E. Plays wonderful with the TI flats.The 1.75-1.5mm is the norm for me but generally the bass dictates how low the action goes. Lowest I've had was 1.25mm on G and 1.5mm on E. That was on a Cirrus and as a reaction to a Hipshot endorser complaining the ABM bridge didn't go lower than 2mm. Fella had the same trouble when Hipshot sent him a replacement bridge bridge,just to spite him I set the Cirrus with a Hipshot down to 1.5mm & 1.25mm aswell Highest I've heard of was 4 & 6mm. That was on a Vigier up for sale. Asked ped if anything could be done and wisely followed his advice to walk away.

Lovely basses. Had the spalted maple version in 4 & 5 strings. £195 was a steal alright :-)

[quote name='MoJo' timestamp='1508502465' post='3392626'] You need big hair and spandex to get the best out of that model [/quote] There's a law in Scotland forbids me from wearing spandex. I take that law seriously

Don't know about "flamed bubinga" but bloody hell John that's pretty :-)

There was a Chinese version of the Aria Silent bass that I knew was a mistake straight away so doesn't really count. Oddly for it's 2 Peaveys I had 2 Millennium BXPs and they were lovely basses. Looked grand,set up like a dream and sounded great. Kept reading about how amazing the US versions were and how there should be a law against the BXPs Bought one,cost me twice what the 2 BXP's did. I got a graphite gray bass with an extra inch scale length and a sweepable mids knob I never use Nice well built bass but I believed the hype and buyers remorse kicked in. Bought another !! Same result but it's got a Violet quilt top so looks pretty Peavey Sarzo Love the way it plays and feels. Buggered if I can get a tone I like

Set my heart on owning this fretless back in 1984 . Took me until 2016 to actually find one In Japan. Never mind it was worth it Extended fingerboard Tune Bass Maniac, piezo only and 2 band EQ

My pal replied. He played 2 x 50 mins sets 12 days after the op. Says it knocked his recovery back a few weeks.

Mate got this done 23rd of last month so I've sent him a message asking what he thinks.

[quote name='alyctes' timestamp='1507588493' post='3386657'] Yeah, been noticing that one. Not buying though - I think someone else ought to have a chance at one occasionally [/quote]Trust me, I came close

Such is my passion for Peavey I'm always looking but know I have to stop buying This fine looking Zephyr 5 popped up at the weekend and it's nicely priced too. Seller says he's open to offers so the deal could be sweeter Prices on Grinds & Zephyrs have been doing well this year, could be a good time to buy. [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/peavey-5-string-bass/172910279960?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D47230%26meid%3Db307b81480ca474da3712b73ba2e34b6%26pid%3D100678%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D15%26sd%3D172910279960&_trksid=p2481888.c100678.m3607&_trkparms=pageci%253Ab9ed8cf4-ad19-11e7-9a93-74dbd180c739%257Cparentrq%253A023e6c1f15f0a9c56bb5a1f4fff9f434%257Ciid%253A1"]http://www.ebay.co.u...4%257Ciid%253A1[/url] 34" scale thru neck. 2 passive pickups, Hi mass bridge. 44mm at the nut and 17mm string spacing. If it weighs the same as mine expect 9.5lb. Got an Aurora Reds 5 string set on the one here and the B rings loud and clear.

[quote name='gjones' timestamp='1507308478' post='3384709'] I think these days she puts on the Scottish accent. It doesn't sound very authentic. [/quote] Aye, and she's not alone. These days the Big Yin sounds like he comes from Milngavie Years back Lulu sang in my old local,folks still say those were great nights.

Missed the "Why" part I don't really think about "why". Only had the plexi 5'er cause I thought it looked cool but with the T-40's ? They weigh what they weigh. At work a 14lb hammer weighs 14lb,quickest easiet way to drive panels or knock a wall down. Same goes for basses,if the one I want to use weighs 12lb then I'll use it.

Plexi Jazz 5'er beat all my T-40's in regards to weight,easy 13lb.

Never tried tapes on a jazz but I've meant to do it many a time. Been a long time fan of tapes,ever since I bought a set of Roto Tru Bass for £5. This was back in the early 80's and the very skint punk rocker that was me suddenly had cash for drink Funny how those moments stick. I no longer use Tru Bass,it's La Bella or Status Hotwires ( I still have a stash of them )

Tony McPhee - The Groundhogs

There's a fella over in the States,Jeff Rath, converts Rics into 5 strings,you could maybe ask him. When he started posting about them on the RIC forum John Hall took it badly :-) Jeff's email is on his page. http://www.3dentourage.com/425/jeffbass.htm

Good for you If the wee Squier fits your needs then it's the perfect choice.

[quote name='ProfJames' timestamp='1506369086' post='3378321'] That one on the left is like the one I will hopefully get next week.............is that the Sarzo model? Not a Cirrus or RSB Koa? [/quote]Aye. One on left is Sarzo sig.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1506334531' post='3377937'] All those Peaveys are giving me Peavey GAS. D'oh!! [/quote] Perhaps I should do a Peavey Porn post

[quote name='Bolo' timestamp='1506333659' post='3377921'] Is his surname Dog, Donkey or Mongoose? Dolphin perhaps? [/quote] No he's Blair,same as me :-) [quote name='LewisK1975' timestamp='1506334430' post='3377933'] OK so maybe a silly question Davie, but have you got one of the Rudy Sarzo signatures from the late 80's / early 90's? I remember drooling over those reading guitarist mag in the back of my maths class. [/quote] Aye Lewis. Have the later Koa RSB too (RSB stands for Rudy Sarzo Bass). One of these days I'll find a Sarzo Cirrus. [attachment=254333:Sarzo-Resolite-TL-5.gif][attachment=254334:RSB-bass.gif]

Calling a cat Peavey would be silly,besides he only answers to Frog or his middle name Monkey.

Some folks on here may be aware of my fairly moderate liking for Peavey basses. OK that's bollocks. I'm nuts about Peaveys This week saw me reach the half century. Official colour I believe was Peacock Blue,looks more turquoise in the flesh.The Cirrus was released in 96 but this flawless example must be from around 2000 onwards. Weighing 9lb it's a lovely bit of 35" scale thru neck bass. [attachment=254211:Cirri 2.jpg] The fancy colour fits in well with it's brethern. [attachment=254210:Cirri.jpg] Frog took this in his stride, another arrival is hardly anything new to him. Going on 16 he's much more interested in retaining his hunter/killer skills by catching the red dot,failing that he likes batting 9v batteries about the hoose. [attachment=254212:Frog 2.jpg]