[quote name='jjl5590' post='291885' date='Sep 25 2008, 03:37 PM']i guess your right you should always try before you buy. but the shops in london are all like online shops, and they have very very little actually in stock (in the shop).
im not tooo bothered about the sound, i just need a decent head, something loud that wont crap out on me like the warwick. maybe i'll look into that hartke head again then[/quote]
Well, there is a shop called the Bass Gallery (in London, I might add) which is completely dedicated to Bass. Not a guitar in sight. Go there - Fantastic choice of basses, amps and even effects. Prices are a little high, but hey, there's nothing to stop you walking in and trying out what you want, and then buying cheaper on the net somewhere.