slemm Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 has anyone had any dealing with this american shop Bass Central Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanOwens Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 [quote name='slemm' post='35344' date='Jul 21 2007, 07:15 PM']has anyone had any dealing with this american shop Bass Central[/quote] Hey Slemm. I've ordered from them before. They actually got my order wrong and sent me the wrong (but similar) item. They then sent the one I ordered and let me keep the one they sent first (that was two cases for the price of one!!!) DaN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 Tonyf ordered his Modulus Flea from them and I understand he rates them very highly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slemm Posted July 21, 2007 Author Share Posted July 21, 2007 Thanks chaps the world is certainly getting smaller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee-Man Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 I have done a fair bit of business with both Gard and Grasshopper atr Bass central, they are both top blokes and always keen to talk bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDaddy Posted July 22, 2007 Share Posted July 22, 2007 [quote name='slemm' post='35368' date='Jul 21 2007, 08:13 PM']Thanks chaps the world is certainly getting smaller[/quote] wouldn't like to paint it though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-T-P Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 Yes, bought my first Laklands from them and service was superb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funkmaster Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 My Warwick Thumb Jack Bruce sig fretless came from Bass Central - a completely hassle-free purchase. Bass Central's Beaver Felton gave me my first bit of fretless playing advice too, when I mentioned that it would be my first experience of playting fretless. He told me, 'At all times, Dave, [i]think [/i][b]fretless[/b]' Priceless. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdy Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 Had a few eMail conversations with Beaver when I was looking for a flea and he was great to deal with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetera Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 Beaver and co are great to deal with and will always try and get you the best deal possible. Highly recommended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyf Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 [quote name='Crazykiwi' post='35352' date='Jul 21 2007, 07:27 PM']Tonyf ordered his Modulus Flea from them and I understand he rates them very highly.[/quote] Steve's right, I do indeed think they're the dog's nads of bass retailer. After a couple of emails, I spoke to Beaver Felton and ordered my Flea on a monday night and they UPS'd it to me by the thursday afternoon. I'd be pretty impressed with that level of service from a UK or European retailer but for an order to sent 4000 odd miles across the atlantic is simply breathtaking. Brilliant guys, incredibly knowledgable and great prices. With the pound sooooo strong against the dollar at the moment, even by the time you build in import taxes and delivery, there's still amazing deals to be had. HTH T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whynot Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 Been to the shop a couple of times and a real pleasure to deal with. I recently enquired about a new left handed MM Sterling as I'm starting to miss the one I sold a while back. Beaver quoted less than £600 for a new one in stock including case which is pretty good taking into account shipping and VAT on top. Unfortunately its Ernie Balls policy not to allow their outlets to sell direct abroad but it gives you an idea of the kind of savings to be had compared to buying in the UK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cockbongo Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 While we're on the subject actually, i'm thinking about ordering from the US as well. For those here that have done it, what are the import tax/custom implications? Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 +1000 for the guys at Bass Central, Hopper is cool guy !!! Bought my first Fodera from them..... Great Service keen pricing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 Bought my Laklands from them - superb service, great communication. If you are going to deal with them it certainly pays to talk to them on the phone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyJohnson Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 [quote name='MacDaddy' post='35764' date='Jul 22 2007, 11:40 PM']wouldn't like to paint it though...[/quote] ...stolen from the wonderful Steven Wright. Now where did I put my powdered water? P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyf Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 [quote name='cockbongo' post='35934' date='Jul 23 2007, 02:45 PM']While we're on the subject actually, i'm thinking about ordering from the US as well. For those here that have done it, what are the import tax/custom implications? Thanks in advance[/quote] I'm no expert but the import duty is roughly equivilent to the VAT duty. Have a google for some rough and ready calculators that'll give you a ballpark figure to work to. In terms of payment, it's usually collected by the courier on delivery as in the case of UPS but don't quote me for other carriers. I've order lots of "small" stuff (like strings and pickups etc) from the states and got away with no charges as the items are generally standard post and not parcels. However, in the case of a large item like a bass which is couriered thru customs, there's almost always duty to pay. Still, with the pound being so strong against the dollar, even with the duty it still almost always means a fabulous deal. Hope this helps. T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cockbongo Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 [quote name='tonyf' post='36404' date='Jul 24 2007, 03:16 PM']I'm no expert but the import duty is roughly equivilent to the VAT duty. Have a google for some rough and ready calculators that'll give you a ballpark figure to work to. In terms of payment, it's usually collected by the courier on delivery as in the case of UPS but don't quote me for other carriers. I've order lots of "small" stuff (like strings and pickups etc) from the states and got away with no charges as the items are generally standard post and not parcels. However, in the case of a large item like a bass which is couriered thru customs, there's almost always duty to pay. Still, with the pound being so strong against the dollar, even with the duty it still almost always means a fabulous deal. Hope this helps. T[/quote] Thanks a lot mate - i'll wait until the house purchase has gone through otherwise the better half will go spare.... Is is true that some makes of instrument cannot be bought from abroad though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_the_bass Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 apparently EB's distributor deal in the US won't allow them to ship NEW instruments outside the US (although I've got a couple of emails in my inbox from some US dealers who said they would be prepared to send me a new stingray and mark it used). Although I just ended up buying a used one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morning View Posted July 26, 2007 Share Posted July 26, 2007 I purchased a Modulus Flea Bass from them a few years back and not only did they do me a great deal to help with import duties/shipping costs etc the customer service was fantasic. Beaver Felton was a real pleasure to deal with and I would recommend Bass Central anytime! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bnt Posted July 29, 2007 Share Posted July 29, 2007 (edited) They don't ship Ernie Balls outside the US... so does that mean I can't have that MM Bongo, Teal Pearl w/ Moonstone pickguard, then? Dang... Edited July 29, 2007 by bnt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted July 29, 2007 Share Posted July 29, 2007 [quote name='bnt' post='38649' date='Jul 29 2007, 10:00 PM']They don't ship Ernie Balls outside the US... so does that mean I can't have that MM Bongo, Teal Pearl w/ Moonstone pickguard, then? Dang...[/quote] They can if they're second hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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