The Last Bass Outpost
Gear Discussion Forums => Other Bass Brands => Topic started by: gearHed289 on October 21, 2019, 08:10:37 AM
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I bought... A Peavey! And it's a 6 string! Never thought I'd be saying that, but I've had it for a few weeks now, and it's a fine machine. I recently got involved in putting together a Peter Gabriel tribute band. It was initially to be a one-off for a special Genesis fan gathering in Chicago in September, but we've already got three more shows booked. Anyway, I needed to break out my old Guild Pilot 5 string to cover some of the material, including Stick tunes. Got a fresh new set of frets installed to perfection and a general tune-up by Fat Cat Guitars in Elgin, IL. I haven't played a 5er regularly in about 20 years. (Yes, 1999 was 20 years ago :o )
SO, since it's become a semi-regular thing, I realized I need a backup. I'm screwed without that low B on a lot of tunes. I'd been toying with the idea of a 6 string for a while, and figured now was a good time to experiment. I didn't want to spend a ton of money, so I was looking at the Ibanez stuff. Some good options, made in Indonesia. Then I started noticing some good prices on 90s Carvin basses. I was close to pulling the trigger, but further research turned up a lot of complaints of broken truss rods on those instruments, so I passed. But in the process, I came across these Peavey Tim Landers TL-Six basses. I guess they were the predecessor to the current Cirrus line. USA made, neck through, 5-piece maple and purpleheart neck, ebony 'board, and solid maple body wings with 2 more strips of purpleheart flanking the neck. A previous owner swapped out the stock pups and guts for Bartolini. I don't have a lot of experience with Barts, so I'm kind of neutral toward them, but as I'm dialing things in, I'm finding some very good tones.
It's not a real looker - black stain on maple = turd brown - but it's OK. $515 shipped. ;D
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i like the double P! And I like Genesis. Have fun!
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Oh c'mon Tom, last time I saw him Levin was playing a Stick... Man up...! :mrgreen:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGdUlRRQm4Y
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I don't think you can go wrong at that price.
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Oh c'mon Tom, last time I saw him Levin was playing a Stick... Man up...! :mrgreen:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGdUlRRQm4Y
I was looking! They're like 2 grand. Came really close to buying one in the 80s. The guitarist in my band doubled on Stick, so I got to spend some time with it. Maybe someday...
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... Maybe someday...
We can dream... :mrgreen:
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I was looking! They're like 2 grand. Came really close to buying one in the 80s. The guitarist in my band doubled on Stick, so I got to spend some time with it. Maybe someday...
I have a friend who might sell his spare. Want me to ask him?
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I have a friend who might sell his spare. Want me to ask him?
It would have to be a screamin' deal, but I guess it wouldn't hurt to ask, thanks.