This 5-string Peavey Cirrus gets brought out for “Sunrise” off 2004’s Astronaut. And while not being a gearhead, Taylor did mod this bass by sanding the body and neck after reading that the Beatles used to sand down their instruments to rid them of any heavy finishes or gloss because they believed it helped the instruments breathe and sound better. He claims he hasn’t heard a difference, but it feels different and is a bit lighter for his back.
Rig Rundown: Duran Duran's John Taylor
While admitting to not being a gear junkie, the new-wave bass icon explains how he came to love Peavey basses, why they’re comparable to BMWs, and what makes up his signature tone.
By Chris KiesJul 13, 2016
Chris Kies
Chris Kies has degrees in Journalism and History from the University of Iowa and has been with PG dating back to his days as an intern in 2007. He's now the multimedia manager maintaining the website and social media accounts, coordinating Rig Rundown shoots (also hosting and/or filming them) and occasionally writing an artist feature. Other than that, he enjoys non-guitar-related hobbies.