Pris- Posted February 25, 2008 Posted February 25, 2008 Hey Bassheads, I'm playing with the idea to open an online shop with stuff like bass T'shirts, hoodies, tops, prints, mugs, other merch.. y'know. Im just wondering if there would be a market for it, as I don't want to be stuck with loads of stock. What are you guys saying, would you be at all interested in stuff like that? Lemme know! Easy, Pris
ped Posted February 25, 2008 Posted February 25, 2008 Hi Pris! :0) Definitely a good idea. I was talking to Steve about getting a job lot made for the bash, but ideally an automated online ordering system would be really good. I will catch you on MSN soon about it, but there has definitely been lots of interest already. We thought black and white T shirts with the site banner around the chest (modified with an orange boarder on the black version) and some polo shirts, hoodies etc eventually. I will probably get a job lot made up locally to take with moi to the bash if I can afford it. ped
overwater#1 Posted February 25, 2008 Posted February 25, 2008 Im definately up for this! Would definately be interested in some...specially if you could get us one done with a Trace Elliot logo, or Overwater logo.. and so on! Let me know if this goes ahead!
ped Posted February 25, 2008 Posted February 25, 2008 That's 'prolly illegal son but thanks for the support!
ped Posted February 25, 2008 Posted February 25, 2008 Pris, just realised you weren't referring to Basschat merch in particular - but definitely a good idea nonetheless!
Jamesemt Posted February 25, 2008 Posted February 25, 2008 I'd be up for a top and a mug or something... Maybe some car window stickers too?
BassistJonathan Posted February 25, 2008 Posted February 25, 2008 I would definiately be interested in bass merchandise. Probs quite like a mug and a t-shirt. Would get a hoody if it was good quality or looked cool. Not sure about basschat merchandise though. I mean I would put a sticker up if someone gave me one, but not sure if I would pay to walk round the streets with www.basschat.co.uk accross my chest
BassistJonathan Posted February 25, 2008 Posted February 25, 2008 Actually lol I know maybe this should go in the items wanted section but....what I really want and can't seem to find anywhere is a cool bass poster like 60x80cm sort of size. Like a jazzy style poster. Maybe you should get some of them made for around the £10-£15 mark
JakeBrownBass Posted February 25, 2008 Posted February 25, 2008 [quote]Actually lol I know maybe this should go in the items wanted section but....what I really want and can't seem to find anywhere is a cool bass poster like 60x80cm sort of size. Like a jazzy style poster. Maybe you should get some of them made for around the £10-£15 mark biggrin.gif[/quote] [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FENDER-JAZZ-BASS-GUITAR-MASSIVE-36-X24-CANVAS-ART-PRINT_W0QQitemZ350027377732QQihZ022QQcategoryZ33039QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FENDER-JAZZ-BASS-GUI...1QQcmdZViewItem[/url] is that any good??
Thunder Fingers Posted February 25, 2008 Posted February 25, 2008 You probably would have gotten an order from Norway within short time
BassistJonathan Posted February 25, 2008 Posted February 25, 2008 Yer Ive seen that, its probably the closest thing I have found.... When I say bass poster, I mean bass orientated, not just a picture of a bass. Hard to explain...hard to understand I know... Cheers anyway though mate
OldGit Posted February 25, 2008 Posted February 25, 2008 (edited) My mate Sarah will custom make anything you like in the T shirt department .. Band shirts, witty slogan one offs, Hoodies etc etc etc Have a look here: [url="http://www.dizzydaisies.co.uk/"]http://www.dizzydaisies.co.uk/[/url] What I'm suggesting is that anyone (like the OP) considering setting up a business selling bass related, or basschat T's etc, should talk to her as she already has the tricky stuff sorted - payments, production and tracking etc. She will gladly work with you to design what you want and then you simply direct people to her system for the orders. I guess you work the money out between you. That's got to be better than ordering 100 black Hartke Hoodies and then finding all 30 of the people interested have bought two and you are left with 30 in XXS and 5XL for ever..... (times that by every brand you can think of) She's currently making me a custom Polo with my Shuker's on .. I think if you tried to use Fender's logo (or any of the other big boys) you'd get into trouble pretty quick.... The Rickenbacker Police probably have a crack squad of copyright infringement warriors poised in every town, just waiting for you to try Edited February 25, 2008 by OldGit
BassJase Posted February 26, 2008 Posted February 26, 2008 I'd be well up for a hoody or t-shirt, Basschat preferably, but anything else bass-wise may be of interest. This place does some good ones; [url="http://www.groove-dna.com/"]http://www.groove-dna.com/[/url] and so does this one; [url="http://www.uglybassplayer.com/store/shirts-sweatshirts-c-81.html"]http://www.uglybassplayer.com/store/shirts...hirts-c-81.html[/url] But both are U.S sites and therefore you have to pay for the extra shipping. Good idea though matey!
ray_6ao7 Posted February 26, 2008 Posted February 26, 2008 (edited) i'd be in on the action... phantom screen do an awesome deal "coffin deal" which gives you 50 tees uber cheap...and also pretty blue gun clothing is pretty good used both in the past for band merch... also buttonlair.co.uk is uber good for stickers and badges... Edited February 26, 2008 by ray_6ao7
Pris- Posted February 27, 2008 Author Posted February 27, 2008 (edited) :wub: You're so helpful! Thank you very muchly! I'll check the websites you mentioned. I'd like the stuff to be of good quality and the prints up to decent standard. I like dem bassplayers to look[b] Good[/b], even after a couple of washings. I'm definately going to set it up, will keep you posted. Thanks again! Edited February 27, 2008 by Pris-
Sibob Posted February 27, 2008 Posted February 27, 2008 I think the thing is have a branding that looks good! If you have anything toooo bass orientated, it might come across as a bit geeky perhaps I wouldn't wear anything that had a big bass clef or picture of a bass....having said that, i do have a Bassist Mug lol Si
paul, the Posted February 27, 2008 Posted February 27, 2008 [quote name='OldGit' post='146738' date='Feb 25 2008, 05:01 PM']I think if you tried to use Fender's logo (or any of the other big boys) you'd get into trouble pretty quick.... The Rickenbacker Police probably have a crack squad of copyright infringement warriors poised in every town, just waiting for you to try[/quote] I hear they have one in every home. Suspect everyone. There is no spoon.
allighatt0r Posted March 4, 2008 Posted March 4, 2008 I bought my brother (he plays bass too) a "BASS PLAYER" tshirt from [url="http://www.chargrilled.co.uk/t-shirts/Bass%2Dplayer-t-shirt.m"]here[/url], for christmas. Which he wears proudly! and so he should! Our bass addiction is not an affliction! It should be advertised with pride!
OldGit Posted March 10, 2008 Posted March 10, 2008 (edited) Just spotted this ... Bass Tees "let them know you're not a treble maker" nice tagline but just one shirt design by the look of it .. [url="http://basstees.com/index.html"]http://basstees.com/index.html[/url] Edited March 10, 2008 by OldGit
queenofthedepths Posted March 10, 2008 Posted March 10, 2008 [quote name='Sibob' post='147937' date='Feb 27 2008, 04:33 PM']I wouldn't wear anything that had a big bass clef[/quote] I would! White on a black hoodie anyway How about some bass socks??? I never have enough of them
mikeh Posted March 10, 2008 Posted March 10, 2008 (edited) If I need any Bass Tee's I'll print them myself Or Embroider!! Edited March 10, 2008 by mikeh
Pris- Posted March 11, 2008 Author Posted March 11, 2008 I'd like to present more than just the cleff though.. as well as more than just one design...and I'd like my stuff to be up to standard.. so I'm working on it. Slowly but surely!
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