Meet My NEW Bass!

[@jamescandela7304]

Hey josh, I’m the one who started the comments on reddit about the angle of your wrist. I stand by what I said, so I’m glad your aware of it, as I was pretty sure was the case. I do want to point out, that people on that site have sort of blown it out of porpotion, and just took it upon themselves to assume that I hate you and think you have no credibility. That is not the case, I think you have many good videos, I have recommended them to other bassists looking to learn, but I did make sure to bring up the wrist thing. I have brought this up whenever someone mentions you on Reddit, Because I feel it’s necessary so someone who wants to learn to knows not to do that whenever it’s avoidable. On that site Now it seems that whenever you get brought up(which isn’t uncommon, so your doing something right) someone mentions me and assumes I’m going to come on and attack your credibility, i don’t do that. I apologize if you read any of that and thought i was just being a pretentious jerk, I was not trying to do that at all.

[@joshfossgreen]

Hey James! I'm glad you made the comments you did. Like I said in this vid, I actually play with pretty straight wrists (except when that's impossible, like playing certain chord shapes etc.) in "real life," but hadn't really noticed until I read your comments and rewatched some of my videos that I play quite differently when I'm just sitting and teaching. Totally helpful and constructive criticism. Thanks for taking the time to write here, and keeping my wrists honest! :)

[@jamescandela7304]

I’m guilty of this as well with my picking hand when I sit down, but really Only on my big six string bass( the worst time to do it😂). Good stuff and keep it up man!

[@corryburton9834]

To be fair, watch the guitar player from the sultan of swing guys can't remember band name at moment lmao dude super weird wrist though, guys awesome

[@lamech006]

I actually find this video has a deep message. So many channels dedicated to NEW! SHINY! gear and how to get the ZAMAZINNN! TONE! And I watch a lot of them and they're fun. But here you have a guy who is a total bass pro, deep skills, can handle many/most genres, has given away so much for free to the world... And he simply found a bass that works for his sound and needs. Then he moved on. TO PLAY. Bravo.

[@KYSMO]

The 5 string is 25% better than the 4 string.

[@xneurianx]

But a 4 string is only 20% worse than a 5 string.

[@topgunmaverick6766]

You dumb bra 4 string is way better

[@joselovestamales256]

@@topgunmaverick6766 it is a joke, there are four strings on a four string bass(obviously) and one fourth of them is 25%. Since a five string has an extra string it is 25% more. R/Woooosh

[@johnbehan1526]

This one goes up to 5.

[@corryburton9834]

5 string is a 100% better instrument....just by adding a string......sad they still make 4 strings lol

[@michaelbalazki2809]

Hey Josh ! I love the new Cirrus. Your dad does the BEST set ups and the additional upgrades like input jack, and battery clips are great, too. Your bass is probably around a 2000. The Cirrus came out in 1998. Your wood is walnut with maple stringers and a walnut top, but it might be bubinga, too. Like you, I've played many basses and the Cirrus (the old USA made) are about as good as it gets and a steal for the money.

[@lipptech1]

The top on both of these basses are bubinga.

[@macpaul]

First I got me a Cirrus 5 BXP tigereye (indonesian model) for a Toto project and I really liked it and still do. So I searched the web for an US model. I found this walnut with bubinga one too. It‘s my workhorse now. For all who are interested, it‘s a 35" scaled bass. Not that convenient for small hands, but a narrow string spacing. I like that, others hate it and say you can‘t slap on it. I‘ve no problems slapping this bass. I had no chance to compare my old one with a new cirrus, but maybe somebody out there has. Look KZbin for Mike Porcaro and John Taylor (Duran Duran).

[@srobert231962]

Unplug from the amp or put it on standby before you change guitars. That loud pop can damage your speakers. If you want good knobs try allparts they have a good selection.

[@joshfossgreen]

Haha, thanks Robert, I know very well how to avoid the pop, I just didn't want to go through the process while filming, and I knew I was at a low enough volume not to damage my speaker. Also I was running through an amp I don't care about too much. :)

[@newgunguy4176]

@@joshfossgreen Or, get silent plugs. also, there are magnetic plugs that don't pop.

[@tripticon]

I have a few of the older US Cirrus basses. The ones you have are US made, with a bubinga front, walnut body and neck with maple stripes and graphite reinforced.

[@lavadoraautomatica1]

I don’t do active basses live ever because I’m super paranoid. but love the sound.

[@tomspallone1868]

I bought a Peavey Cirrus on YOUR recommendation. Ok, it's a newer one but, I still like it. Thanks.

[@jacobassmon9631]

Have had my 5 string Walnut Cirrus since the first year they came out in 99. Still sounds great. Signed by Les Claypool and Victor Wooten. Put some buffalo horn knobs on it. Looks great. Changed the headstock, by sanding off graphite and went with custom truss cover. Great basses.

[@OlettaLiano]

Nice looking bass. I never liked the low B string so I tune my 6-string from low E to high F. I don't mind just hanging out like this every once in a while.

[@bobsteadman1516]

Hi Josh, I've been a pro player for some 50 years, but have had the pleasure of sponsorships from both Peavey & G&L. Still have my USA Cirrus, probably at the end of the production run. It's one of the most versatile instruments I've ever played, right up there with a Stanley Clark Alembic. Keep up the good work, pass on info to the younger players. Thanks for your videos. Still currently active in 2 pro level bands here in Mexico.

[@joshfossgreen]

Nice Bob! Yeah they really got it right with those Cirrus's.

[@cocottedemai9183]

What a beautiful beast Josh! Always a pleasure to hear of you. All the best

[@CaptainXanax]

I bought a Cirrus In the early 2000's and liked it so much I got another one as a backup. People always thought it was weird I had two of the same bass. Little did they know they were actually made of different woods, so joke's on them.

[@Billythebassist]

Used to have one just like it... I think the body wood is Bubinga... You would be surprised what a difference it makes to roll off the treble just a hair if your favoring the neck pup. Nice one!

[@robertbox7666]

I found a pretty 5 sting Peavey BXP. Indonesian made and the quality is pretty good. I use flats on all my basses just because I like the sound.

[@NoonyDeloony]

I have the Peavey BXP 4 String, I have had it for 4 years now and love it. I did meddle with the idea of getting 5 string but if you've found a good deal on the 5 string BXP, get it! The Peavy Cirrus BXP is a very nice bass

[@joshfossgreen]

Yeah I've seen a couple nice BXPs myself, they seem comparable to the regular ones.

[@NoonyDeloony]

It was your video's that compelled me to get a Peavey all those years ago. I couldn't afford the US model but from what I can tell, aside from my ineptitude to play as well as you do, they are pretty high end repro's for the price. The knobs on mine are nice too :)

[@kyle8442]

Like the Who sang, "meet the new bass, same as the old bass."

[@phatfree151]

Hey I know that by now this is an older video but I was just gifted my dads late 90s cirrus and I love it. It has a super low action and sounds great. The only issue is the pots every now and then dont work correctly.

[@KING-hn7yr]

Thanks for being very informative and descriptive, and open!!

[@TLKLures]

Awwww new member of the family! Congrats

[@gmjones2001]

Cirrus is such a nice bass! I had one (4 string) years ago. I just can't hang with the 35" scale length.

[@Korisaiko]

Your basses remind me the Ibanez BTB natural finish series (BTB 670 NTF & BTB 675 NTF) that also are great basses (i think you should like them to).

[@gurigran1799]

The Ibanez BTB series are 35' basses. Even the 4 strings. And the Peavey Grind, 4 or more strings is also a 35' scale bass. Maybe that one extra inch gives them that peculiar sound.

[@accordv6er]

Hey Josh I found a peavey G bass with the modulus woven carbon neck. Which I believe is a cirrus body design with a bolt on modulus and a single active. Ever messed with one

[@markbass354]

Thanks Josh but I'm in pain from losing my dear mom on Thursday , like a knife in my heart , O my God. nice new bass you have

[@joshfossgreen]

Sorry to hear that Mark! Peace and blessings.

[@Damarvyr]

you're awesome josh! keep being a rad bass guru! been watching for 8 years and I love all your uploads!

[@nassiramin1974]

congrats

[@BaconsBassPlace]

Hey man great stuff. I have an identical 5 string cirrus and i absolutely adore it. I have a pedigree with all the wood details and all that if you want to see it 😊 There is a bass tech in town who swears by them and has 10 Cirrus basses! 4 5 and 6 strings freddted amd fretless.

[@iamericlane]

I have a peavey cirrus purchased second hand. You can call the peavey 800 number on their website and get the specs with the serial number.

[@joshfossgreen]

Thanks Eric, I will do that one of these days when I'm tired of the wood mystery. :)

[@glenndjubilee]

I just put a down payment on 5 string from the 90's that has hardly been played. Can't wait!!

[@noone-cc8so]

Started on a 4 string and switched to a 5 string early on It was an immediate upgrade

[@commanderwilliamtriker7449]

I like the crisp sound of your B string as you know they usually sound kinda dull>>>>

[@kingslaphappy1533]

I enjoyed it👍. Good tip for the input jack plate.

[@Belman5]

Great sounding basses. Congrats on the new 5 string :-)

[@joshfossgreen]

Thanks!

[@asagoldsmith3328]

"It's pretty much as I found it." I really hope that means you actually picked it up off the street somewhere.

[@joshfossgreen]

Isn't that where everyone gets their basses? Just take a right on Free Bass Lane.

[@asagoldsmith3328]

No I got mine on Strings Ave.

[@joshfossgreen]

That's probably better, some of the people on Free Bass Lane think it's Free Base Lane, it's a bad scene.

[@johnmoser2689]

@@joshfossgreen nice wording

[@ronniecraft3895]

thanks for sharing,i enjoyed it all,and glad you got a new bass it sounds great !!!

[@Xubuntu47]

Huh, despite having researched old Peavey basses, I had not run across these. One more to look for. If I spent a tenth as much time practicing as I do looking at gear online, I might actually be able to play by now...

[@joshfossgreen]

Ha!

[@stevepethel6843]

Glad to see you got help on that. Part from your Dad. Nice bass and video as always...

[@leesbassment6393]

Congratulations on the new cirrus. None of my basses have input jacks. Output jacks, yes.

[@joshfossgreen]

Haha, fair enough. It's where you input the instrument cable :P.

[@kingslaphappy1533]

Nice bass!

[@brentscott6326]

Your Peaveys were made most likely between 1998 and 2004 and they are a 35 inch scale length. Brass German made abm bridge. Peavey vertical flux loading pickups (VFL). Your's have African bubinga tops with walnut bodies and walnut and maple necks and Pao ferro fretboard. The tigerwood knobs likely aren't original.

[@johnnyboi0h347]

That's a nice looking Peavy! I just bought a Grind NTB 4 cause it's a Neckthru and a string thru and I'm super excited about that lol have fun with the 5 string Banana man!

[@miles7025]

I enjoyed this vid.

[@joshfossgreen]

Thanks Miles!

[@BarelloSmith]

I was searching for a comfortable leather free bass strap for ages! Thanks for this video even though I know that wasn't the actual point of it! :D

[@poser_disposer]

Oh jey, now we play the same bass!

[@hermanhorner3312]

Nice bass..the video isn't clear does your five have the rubber original knobs if so I'm looking to purchase them from you thanks in advance (can't find them anywhere)

[@rmccain99]

I have found that the controls come in handy when using a direct box and no amplifier.

[@RicoWolf]

Cool video :D What is the deal with the Cirrus using two 9v batteries? Do they work in turn, one for each pickup, boost overall signal twice as much as a regular active bass or something else? Cheers :)

[@joshfossgreen]

I don't actually know, but I don't think it's what you described, I think it's just an 18v preamp.

[@hermanhorner3312]

Nice video and bass..the knobs on your Cirrus five rubber, if so I'll purchase them from you. Let me know thank you

[@bccal5982]

Hey Josh, Good video! I have one question for you which had bothered me for a quite of time. I started my bass this March, and I am about to switch a new bass in June or July. When I was browsing an affordable bass, your 4 string Peavey has got my attention. But I noticed that it is 35 scales instead of 34. My hand is good on Fender Squire vintage......which is 34. Is there a big difference between that? I mean some issues like my finger will have to press harder and stretch more? Thanks.

[@joshfossgreen]

Hey Clinton, it's hard to say. I've been playing it so long I don't notice it, it's just what the bass feels like. I don't feel like my Fenders are "shorter" in terms of my subjective experience while playing them. But it does put your arm pretty far out from your body when you're using the first fret. Try to find one in person and try it out!

[@bccal5982]

Thanks! That is helpful.

[@TheGrooveMaster10]

So which gauge Elixr B string do you prefer? How about taper wound versus standard wound?

[@MichaelBLive]

Great bass!!

[@commanderwilliamtriker7449]

Wow Josh, that's a beautiful bass, well both 4 and 5 string are beautiful, by the way, what do you think of the Peavey Grind?

[@joshfossgreen]

Hey Hector, I haven't played the new ones much so not sure. I used to have an old one for a few years before I got the Cirrus and I loved it (at the time anyway).

[@pops701e]

I have the same Peavey bass , does yours eat batteries like one a day, I've changed pre amp still same problem and had a tech check it out

[@joshfossgreen]

Nope, I use Procells and they last for months.

[@pops701e]

I use good batteries , carrying to a different tech

[@timleehenderson]

Are you leaving your cord plugged in?

[@pops701e]

Finally found a tech that could fix it, jack was reversed and the ground lead was only pressed in

[@alexfithero]

I got a 5 string Sr 505 Ibanez

[@joshfossgreen]

Nice! I like those basses.

[@Jackman_NC]

Josh, what’s the distance of your pickups from the strings on this type of bass? I have a peavey fury IV and is similar to the one you have.

[@bustabass9025]

Would jump over a whole rack of boutique 4 stringers, to get to one stock built 5'ender 5'er! 😆🎸

[@mikedwn]

Sexy bass mate! What were your reasons to switching to the 5'er ? Was it for the extra notes and musical exploration with the songs you play? You never cease to amaze me with just what you pluck out at will! My own progress is going well too thanks to your online courses - I'm over the moon with just being able to play some of my fav songs thanks to you! Look forward to more vids mate.

[@joshfossgreen]

Hey Mike, it's not a switch, just an addition to the arsenal. Glad you're still having lots of fun!

[@mikedwn]

aah I see...keep rockn buddy

[@Bradenosgood]

Anyone know what hip shot tuning machines those are?

[@darkgladiator27]

That bass sounds so full when you slap in the course. Maybe one day...

[@FretboardVisualization]

Hey Josh, I dig the videos. I've been watching a long time. I have 4 cirrus basses (1 90s fretless, 2 90s fretted, and 1 new 2016 import). I love them, but I struggle with getting strings that are long enough. Some brands taper before the nut. I don't like the Cirrus brand strings. Can you please reply with the exact type of Elixirs you use?

[@joshfossgreen]

Yeah, no problem, I buy these - amzn.to/1TTGEHq Didn't know there are fretless Cirruses!

[@ryanwarsh]

I have a Peavey Grind 5 that has a 35” scale and string-through body. I use GHS Bass Boomers.

[@michelbrault1690]

I buy Peavey Cirrus 4 bxp nice video

[@hermanhorner3312]

Nice bass

[@rmccain99]

Try a set of Dunlop stainless steel ultrabrights on that.

[@tonybp]

Hi, I want to purchase a bass that can have low action and low tension on the strings. Years ago someone lent me an old bass without visible brand/model and it played liked butter, effortless pressing of the strings and low smooth tension, even in standard tuning. The owner then moved and came back for it and ever since I've been trying to replicate that bass feel/play. Even the owner didn't know the brand/model of the bass. It was similar to a Fender precision but it wasn't one. I went to a music store and tried several basses but they all seem to have high action and the strings had high tension, they were too tight compared to that bass I loved to play! I'm starting to think that bass was an oddity, maybe those rare instruments that had some kind of "defect" but I'm not giving up on my search. In your experience is there a particular bass model/string combo that can give me what I'm looking for? Thanks!

[@joshfossgreen]

Hard to say Tony! Sounds like you should make an offer on that old bass. :)

[@tonybp]

@@joshfossgreen I did make him an offer back then! but he said no without even thinking about it! he also loved that bass for the same reasons!

[@markaxline5969]

Why did I think you played a Washburn Taurus T-24???

[@fireemblemistrash75]

Thought the same here

[@michaelkailus6021]

What do u think about a tapered B String ?

[@jdssurf]

Awesome

[@Ferbocarbo]

Please do a wrist and posture video for us noobs :) I've been playing for some time but I always bend my wrists lol

[@gurigran1799]

One thing: Peavey Grind basses have a 35' scale length, even the four stringed. Probably that gives them that peculiar, clear sound. Kind of piano like sound.

[@rmccain99]

What's the string spacing on the bridge.

[@Maxpen14]

I've gotten the Peavey cirrus 5 recently and I've heard that there is a -10 dB control but I can't find it. My di keeps blowing even if the input is on min. I think the 18v electronics are bit too strong for it. Any help is appreciated

[@commanderwilliamtriker7449]

Awesome video, you should more interacting videos more often!!!!!

[@joshfossgreen]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@strannikr9497]

Hello, anyone was thinking of replacing original bridge with high mass?

[@jacobassmon9631]

I use elixirs on my bass but I have found that I have to buy a regular four string set and then buy the single B string In extra long scale. The long scale string doesn’t fit. What do you do?

[@joshfossgreen]

I use all X-long scale strings on the Cirrus's since they're 35".

[@Achoti7]

I have a lot to learn, but I will 😉, nice guitar. As a beginner which bass should I get? I enjoyed it 🎸👍🏾😊..... one more thin which way does a lefty hold there guitar from a right handed? Thanks 🎸🎸🎸🎸

[@joshfossgreen]

Hey Lena, I've got some in-depth beginner bass reviews here, along with some recommendations: www.bassbuzz.com/gear/beginner-basses/?ref=2 Playing left is usually just a mirror reversal of playing righty, you get a left hand instrument where everything is flipped. I personally am left-handed but I learned bass like a right-handed person, which is what I tell students to try for the sake of ease in finding instruments. Unless you really want to play lefty, in which case more power to you!

[@assshakerstudios549]

Save your money and get a Lakland!

[@Achoti7]

AssShaker Studios .... thanks 😊

[@Achoti7]

Josh Fossgreen.... thanks, I’ll check it out. 😊👍🏾🎸

[@johnmoser2689]

Why didn't you put a drop tuner on the 5 string I would've thought you could've ordered it that way

[@Deaf_Notes]

I believe they sent it to him, instead of him ordering it

[@johannsoncrusoe5589]

Great basses! WIll get a ZEPHIR on sunday and I am pretty excited! :) BTW -> Cool shirt! :)

[@jenniferglapan]

hi new bass. welcome to my lair.

[@chazz-j1994]

Neck is mahogany and maple, body is mahogany, fretboard is rosewood.

[@PhilosophicalCat]

Josh: 7:54 Archer: Uh, phrasing?

[@rickherron3263]

Hey Josh! I, as well, have a 4 string and a 5 string Peavey Cirrus. These are fine instruments! I believe both your basses have the the Bubinga body with a walnut back.....an educated guess. You can email Peavey @ [e-mail], provide them your S/N's and they can give you information on your basses. What jack plate did you use and how did you specify your tuning heads to get the correct ones from Hipshot? Thanks!

[@jaysonkang]

I'm in the market for a new bass. Been playing for 3 years and wondering if I should buy a 5 or 4 string. If it were up to you, would have picked up the peavey cirrus 4 or 5 string? in a hypothetical scenario where you had neither that is.

[@joshfossgreen]

Oh definitely 4 string for me, that's where my heart is. Looking forward to exploring the 5 more though.

[@dambrooks7578]

Jayson Kang personal preference is 4 strings 😁

[@bustabass9025]

Jayson Kang Five string is the way to go. Greater range in the sweet spot of the fretboard, deeper depth with the low B string, which more and more music is calling for these days. I found the five string easier for position shifts because of the extended range, which made learning new music incredibly easier. All said, if I were just starting out I would begin with the 5'er.

[@pietarivuola]

My advice for you is to buy a bass with the amount of strings you want. I had a four-string bass at first but now I've had a five-string bass a little over a year. I could certainly survive with four strings, but the extra range on a five-string sure is handy sometimes. Especially on theatre-type projects, latin music or if there's a lot of transposing of songs and you just need to get that low note at a point in a song. On a five-string you have also more notes available on a given position which is helpful sometimes. Fivers are usually bigger and weigh more than four-string basses, and if you don't really need that B-string I guess it's better to go with a four-string bass. For a beginner, four strings might be better because of usually better ergonomics, and also because having one less string kind of forces you to change positions more which probably helps when learning the fretboard. I should mention that also one of the reasons I got a 5-string bass was because you could get the 16.5mm string spacing only on the five-string version of my bass (Ibanez SR range) instead ot 19 mm in the four-string ones.

[@rmccain99]

Will EMG 40 pickups fit that 5?

[@millerbassplayer]

I have a Cirrus 5 string. I don't know the actual scale, but I can only play a few brands of string that are long enough. I play in drop A and the taper doesn't reach on a lot of strings. Any suggestions?

[@joshfossgreen]

Cirruses are 35" scale, so I always string them with extra long scale strings. Elixir only makes an extra long B in a taperwound (at least from what I saw, I could be mistaken). It seems to be working okay, but I don't know that much about taperwound vs. not.

[@millerbassplayer]

Josh Fossgreen thanks! I usually just buy the cirrus strings.

[@Okir09]

grimvox hey buddy, i’m getting the same bass next week and i play in drop A with my band, do you have good strings i could use ? And do you use 130 string for drop A ? Thanks !

[@humanidrome]

Thanks for pointing out that you use a vegan strap! Looks cool.

[@runnningonempty]

Im eating a STEAK!...

[@manimal5802]

Nice

[@c-joneslawntree3852]

Set your expectations accordingly 🤣🤣

[@joepaquet4332]

good vid

[@sbdreamin]

can you accurately weigh those basses for us?

[@TangyBass]

Hey Josh, awesome video, I just recently got a peavey cirrus 5 too and I'm loving it. Was wondering how you got the output jack plate installed? Did you change your output jack completely to the regular ones too, or did you still use the original style barrel/threaded jacks together with the plate? Thank you!

[@jabulaniharvey]

cool

[@melvinhunt8420]

Nice looking forward to seeing some of you teaching on the five string

[@joshfossgreen]

Once I learn how to play it! :)

[@melvinhunt8420]

Josh Fossgreen you got it👍

[@SourNote93]

If it has g string it's a good bass

[@soyburglar77]

Is this how you talk to girls after sex? “So, let me know if this was terrible for you or if you enjoyed it. Takeaway points...” Lol.

[@rmccain99]

how much did you pay for it?

[@ianrasmussen6705]

Correction not a new bass a new string

[@Pennyman2001]

Hell yeah! Love my Cirrus 4 string! You don't need to defend your playing skills either haha.

[@drummersaxophonist6958]

Those basses made in Indonesia 🇲🇨

[@ts4gv]

First vid of yours I've watched. Glad I saw this one first, as the bent wrist issue you said is in other videos would have really bothered me lol. I like this one. You say "um" a lot, which doesn't bother me, but it's a good idea to figure out what's causing that in your mind. Here's what causes the Um issue for me, from higher-order to fundamental: I don't want to be interrupted; I don't feel like I have a strong social presence, so I feel people will step over me in conversation if I don't use a placeholder word; I lack self-confidence; I'm unhappy with myself. Sorry for talking. Nice video

[@nigelbray7985]

+1