Peavey Millennium BXP 4 , how are they ?

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Bringing this one back from the dead. I am looking at a Millenium BXP 4 (not an AC) with case and Peavey Micro Bass amp. It will be my first bass (and amp). Price is $400 and is negotiable. Yay or nay? (Other option is G&L L2000 w/case for $450).
 
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Cedarburger said:
Price is $400 and is negotiable. Yay or nay?
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That's a hard NO !

Nothing wrong with the Millennium BXP, it's a decent bass, no question about that. Thing is Millenniums normally sell for $100 - $150, Microbass combos go for $70 - $80. A hard case is just taking up house space, unless you're travelling in a van or bus.

Play it and if you like it then offer $200 but keep $250 as your limit.

The G&L L-2000 Tribute is a fine bass , you'll be hard pressed to find another for $450.

Seeing as it's your first bass it's a tricky situation.

The G&L has a bit more going for it but you'll still need amp money and likely new strings. $200 - $250 for the Peavey leaves you plenty of scratch for strings, a comfortable strap; even a preamp pedal. The Behringer BDI-21 is just $40, don't let the price fool you; it's a very handy tool.
 
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kodiakblair said:
That's a hard NO !

Nothing wrong with the Millennium BXP, it's a decent bass, no question about that. Thing is Millenniums normally sell for $100 - $150, Microbass combos go for $70 - $80. A hard case is just taking up house space, unless you're travelling in a van or bus.

Play it and if you like it then offer $200 but keep $250 as your limit.

The G&L L-2000 Tribute is a fine bass , you'll be hard pressed to find another for $450.

Seeing as it's your first bass it's a tricky situation.

The G&L has a bit more going for it but you'll still need amp money and likely new strings. $200 - $250 for the Peavey leaves you plenty of scratch for strings, a comfortable strap; even a preamp pedal. The Behringer BDI-21 is just $40, don't let the price fool you; it's a very handy tool.
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Got a no from the Peavey Millenium BXP 4 seller on 200-250. Other seller will do 450 on the G&L.
 
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Cedarburger said:
Got a no from the Peavey Millenium BXP 4 seller on 200-250. Other seller will do 450 on the G&L.
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That's their loss.

Take your $250 budget over to the Guitar Center site. They have 1 Peavey Micro for $70 and another for $80.
Your remaining $170/$180 could be spent on an Ibanez Talman 100, those are well thought of on TB.

Better yet, take your $450 budget to Guitar Center. $150 will see a Fender Rumble in your future, $300 for bass gives plenty of options.

Used 4 String Electric Bass | Guitar Center

https://www.musicgoround.com/products/GUBA/bass-guitars?maxPrice=300&minPrice=100&page=1


BTW

I completely agree with @Tubehed about the G&L, a great first bass if you can raise your budget to purchase an amp.

Whichever you chose I hope you enjoy this move into the world of bass.
 
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