yorick Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 Went into PMT last night, and picked up Peavey Millenium BXP 5 string. Had a quick noodle acoustically, and the bass felt great, neck-wise etc. Didn't get to plug it in. Obviously it was a lefty, and only £219. I'm not familiar with Peavey stuff, so... Opinions please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fender73 Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 Personally I've not had good experiences with Peavey basses and have never played one that has felt inspiring or special....but ,maybe yours may be the chosen one!! If you like it and it feels right...get it!! Good luck Graeme Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hubrad Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 [quote name='fender73' post='869263' date='Jun 16 2010, 05:26 PM']If you like it and it feels right...get it!![/quote] Absolutely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbyrne Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 (edited) I have a Peavey Cirrus V BXP and it's pretty damn good for the money. No complaints about the pre although if you can lay hands on the MIA Millenium pre with the semi-parametric mids, it's (almost) a straight fit & well worth it, so I'm told. Neck is great, frets are good, tone is just fine for me. Mine has the 35" scale so low B is pretty decent too - what's not to like? Enjoy it. They are good value for the money. G. Edited June 17, 2011 by geoffbyrne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goblin Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 I've got a 5 string Grind BXP. Got it a few years ago to serve as main gigging bass, give the Wal a bit of a rest. Picked up on ebay with hard case when looking for a good, solid and reliable 5. natural finish with thru neck, rosewood 'board. It's a lovely piece of kit, and I'm gunna miss it as it's now up for sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kongo Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 The build and quality of Peavey basses isn't bad, I've played a few bad ones but the new models seem quite well put together. At the end of the day, if its built and plays right your spot on, cause electronics CAN be changed if need be...Wood is a little harder. [quote name='geoffbyrne' post='869324' date='Jun 16 2010, 06:54 PM']I have a Peavey Cirrus V BXP and it's pretty damn good for the money - I payed £220 for mine & my only crib is that the 'Blend' knob really doesn't. G.[/quote] I remember when I played that when I came to test the RD out...I got confused! It's not a "blend" at all, but more a switch in dial form haha... Real nice feel tho and I love the contoured pickups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacatto Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 (edited) Many posts refer to the Millennium BXP basses as if they were ALL built Active. Not the case! -Passive 4 string, and a passive 5 string built with a basswood body (3 knobs). -Active 4 string, and a active 5 string built with an agathis body (5 knobs). My passive M BXP Fiver was defretted by a qualified guy, and is a joy to play. Edited August 15, 2010 by Stacatto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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