pobrien_ie Posted June 21, 2013 Posted June 21, 2013 Hi all. I recently moved to Maidstone from Ireland with my job. I haven't touched a bass since April 25th and need to do something before I go mad. I should get my basses next Friday, but in the meantime could anybody tell me where I'd find some good bass-related shops now and for future reference? Cheers! Quote
steve-bbb Posted June 21, 2013 Posted June 21, 2013 (edited) [url="https://www.facebook.com/mannysmusicshop"]Mannys Music in Chatham[/url] and also mid-air in chatham not sure what Sharon's in maidstone is like these days and i believe there is a place somewhere out by the tonbridge road?? - a maidstonite will be along soon to confirm maidstone and surrounding area you will find also good for live music venues - if youre anywhere near kings hill on sunday say hello we will be at the spitfire and you can recognise me by my coffee table top bass Edited June 21, 2013 by steve-bbb Quote
tedmanzie Posted June 21, 2013 Posted June 21, 2013 (edited) I was passing through Tonbridge the other day (which looks about 10 miles from you, maybe less) and there is a shop there called American Guitars. Its got quite a few nice basses in there and the shop is run by a very nice chap who I chatted with for ages. [url="http://www.americanguitarsuk.com"]http://www.americanguitarsuk.com[/url] edit - just to point out they have loads on their website, but only a selection of these on display in the shop. Edited June 21, 2013 by tedmanzie Quote
KiOgon Posted June 21, 2013 Posted June 21, 2013 (edited) Hi Paddy, welcome over the only shop I know in Kent is the American Guitar Centre in Tonbridge, he has a lot on ebay too, [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Musicman-Stingray-4-HH-Bass-Sunburst-/170902905306?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item27ca9b61da"]http://www.ebay.co.u...=item27ca9b61da[/url] Edit: Must type faster ^ Edited June 21, 2013 by KiOgon Quote
pobrien_ie Posted June 21, 2013 Author Posted June 21, 2013 [quote name='tedmanzie' timestamp='1371802489' post='2118221'] I was passing through Tonbridge the other day (which looks about 10 miles from you, maybe less) and there is a shop there called American Guitars. Its got quite a few nice basses in there and the shop is run by a very nice chap who I chatted with for ages. [url="http://www.americanguitarsuk.com"]http://www.americanguitarsuk.com[/url] edit - just to point out they have loads on their website, but only a selection of these on display in the shop. [/quote] Thanks for that. I work in Tunbridge Wells, so I'll defintiely make that short trip some time. Quote
pobrien_ie Posted June 21, 2013 Author Posted June 21, 2013 [quote name='KiOgon' timestamp='1371802936' post='2118223'] Hi Paddy, welcome over the only shop I know in Kent is the American Guitar Centre in Tonbridge, he has a lot on ebay too, [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Musicman-Stingray-4-HH-Bass-Sunburst-/170902905306?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item27ca9b61da"]http://www.ebay.co.u...=item27ca9b61da[/url] Edit: Must type faster ^ [/quote] Thanks John! As above, I'll try that shop. The next time I need a job done I can drop down to you in person! Quote
KiOgon Posted June 21, 2013 Posted June 21, 2013 [quote name='pobrien_ie' timestamp='1371804356' post='2118252'] Thanks John! As above, I'll try that shop. The next time I need a job done I can drop down to you in person! [/quote] Yes mate - you're very welcome & if ever you're coming down this way give me a shout! Quote
DorsetBlue Posted June 21, 2013 Posted June 21, 2013 [quote name='pobrien_ie' timestamp='1371804356' post='2118252'] Thanks John! As above, I'll try that shop. The next time I need a job done I can drop down to you in person! [/quote] They were the people that my Cort came from (via the Bay). Very approachable on the phone and corrected the lack of gig bag being initially sent with no complaint whatsoever. Quote
Graham Posted June 21, 2013 Posted June 21, 2013 [quote name='pobrien_ie' timestamp='1371804281' post='2118250'] Thanks for that. I work in Tunbridge Wells, so I'll defintiely make that short trip some time. [/quote] There's a guitar shop in Southborough - on the main road as you head north out of Tunbridge Wells, not been in there though, just driven past it a few times. Quote
clauster Posted June 21, 2013 Posted June 21, 2013 [quote name='Graham' timestamp='1371808821' post='2118327'] There's a guitar shop in Southborough - on the main road as you head north out of Tunbridge Wells, not been in there though, just driven past it a few times. [/quote] In Southborough?? Do you mean JBs Music on St Johns? It's a bit crap for bass stuff. Clueless idiots too: They once told me there's no such thing as stainless steel strings. I'd go to Abbey Music round the corner instead. Not too much bass stock (Lower end Ibanez, Squier, MIM Fender) but they are much more friendly than JBs (and stock Rotosound SS and Elites SS). AGC in Tonbridge is the other end of the scale. Some seriously nice kit there whenever I go in. £15k for an Alembic anyone? For decent stock and a wide range of basses I take a trip to Brighton for GAK, my guitarist favours Andertons in Guildford. Bth are about an hours drive from Tonbridge / Tun Wells. Quote
Graham Posted June 21, 2013 Posted June 21, 2013 [quote name='clauster' timestamp='1371825605' post='2118572'] In Southborough?? Do you mean JBs Music on St Johns? It's a bit crap for bass stuff. Clueless idiots too: They once told me there's no such thing as stainless steel strings. I'd go to Abbey Music round the corner instead. Not too much bass stock (Lower end Ibanez, Squier, MIM Fender) but they are much more friendly than JBs (and stock Rotosound SS and Elites SS). AGC in Tonbridge is the other end of the scale. Some seriously nice kit there whenever I go in. £15k for an Alembic anyone? For decent stock and a wide range of basses I take a trip to Brighton for GAK, my guitarist favours Andertons in Guildford. Bth are about an hours drive from Tonbridge / Tun Wells. [/quote] I probably do, I've only driven past it, abduction now I think more about it, it's probably not as fat north as Southborough :-) Quote
markbunney Posted June 21, 2013 Posted June 21, 2013 Hi Theres a guitar shop in maidstone town centre called "music matters". Quote
Booooooom Posted June 21, 2013 Posted June 21, 2013 [quote name='steve-bbb' timestamp='1371802392' post='2118217'] ... i believe there is a place somewhere out by the tonbridge road?? - a maidstonite will be along soon to confirm [/quote] Not a Maidstonite but its ESE Music. Quote
pobrien_ie Posted June 21, 2013 Author Posted June 21, 2013 Thanks for all the suggestions! My plans for this weekend have been scuppered, but will definitely have to check out all these places. Thanks again! Quote
Roger2611 Posted June 22, 2013 Posted June 22, 2013 (edited) [quote name='KiOgon' timestamp='1371802936' post='2118223'] Hi Paddy, welcome over the only shop I know in Kent is the American Guitar Centre in Tonbridge, he has a lot on ebay too, [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Musicman-Stingray-4-HH-Bass-Sunburst-/170902905306?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item27ca9b61da"]http://www.ebay.co.u...=item27ca9b61da[/url] Edit: Must type faster ^ [/quote] I brought a 1986 Greco Les Paul Custom from this seller on Ebay, cracking guitar exactly as described, great service Edited June 22, 2013 by Roger2611 Quote
superclive Posted June 23, 2013 Posted June 23, 2013 [quote name='markbunney' timestamp='1371834210' post='2118711'] Hi Theres a guitar shop in maidstone town centre called "music matters". [/quote] There is but they don't have a anything great are crazy overpriced and don't stock 5 string sets let alone stainless or flats. ESE is good for guitars not so sure about bass but you have to catch them in a good mood and haggle like hell. Quote
pobrien_ie Posted June 23, 2013 Author Posted June 23, 2013 [quote name='superclive' timestamp='1371985174' post='2120273'] There is but they don't have a anything great are crazy overpriced and don't stock 5 string sets let alone stainless or flats. ESE is good for guitars not so sure about bass but you have to catch them in a good mood and haggle like hell. [/quote] Cool. Thanks for the tip. Quote
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