ashevans09 Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 (edited) Since there are a couple of threads relating to crappy bass shops, I thought it might be worth making a thread filled with good, basschat approved shops , maybe with a rating system out of 10 for service, staff knowledge, stock etc...thoughts? Anyhoo, thought I'd start it off with Oxford's PMT - very friendly and helpful staff and if they don't know something or have it in stock they'll look it up or find a way they can get it in for you Me likey EDIT - Seems this has been done much better in this thread [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=2680"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=2680[/url] . Who knew eh Edited September 9, 2008 by ashevans09 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRISDABASS Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 [quote name='ashevans09' post='279585' date='Sep 8 2008, 11:53 AM']Since there are a couple of threads relating to crappy bass shops, I thought it might be worth making a thread filled with good, basschat approved shops , maybe with a rating system out of 10 for service, staff knowledge, stock etc...thoughts? Anyhoo, thought I'd start it off with Oxford's PMT - very friendly and helpful staff and if they don't know something or have it in stock they'll look it up or find a way they can get it in for you Me likey [/quote] good idea mate!! i'll vote for darren at the bass merchant!! great guy to deal with!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stylon Pilson Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 I've been chuffed to bits with [url="http://www.andertons.co.uk/"]Anderton's[/url] in Guildford, and [url="http://www.theguitarworks.co.uk/"]Guitar Works[/url] in Reading. Both offer magnificent service and I would recommend them without reservations. S.P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 (edited) I had great service from Bass Centre in London a few months ago [url="http://www.basscentre.com/default.asp"]http://www.basscentre.com/default.asp[/url] I bought a bass from them. They let me try it out for as long a I wanted. Were really helpfull, friendly and offered good advise. They were in Liverpool Street area but have now moved. Edited September 8, 2008 by Shaun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platypus Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 (edited) [quote name='stylonpilson' post='279602' date='Sep 8 2008, 12:12 PM']I've been chuffed to bits with [url="http://www.andertons.co.uk/"]Anderton's[/url] in Guildford, and [url="http://www.theguitarworks.co.uk/"]Guitar Works[/url] in Reading. Both offer magnificent service and I would recommend them without reservations. S.P.[/quote] Another fan of Andertons (Guilford) here - was in there on Saturday Edited September 8, 2008 by Platypus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alastair Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 GuitarGuitar in Glasgow (down by the tron) Very friendly staff, always seem keen to have a chat and let you noodle on a bass or guitar - amazing stock, everything from ricks to sadowskis to MMs and fenders. Merchant City Music in Glasgow See above regarding staff, the stock is a lot smaller and less varied but still good. Small shop, but deffo worth a visit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 [quote name='Shaun' post='279608' date='Sep 8 2008, 12:21 PM']I had great service from Bass Centre in London a few months ago [url="http://www.basscentre.com/default.asp"]http://www.basscentre.com/default.asp[/url] I bought a bass from them. They let me try it out for as long a I wanted. Were really helpfull, friendly and offered good advise. They were in Liverpool Street area but have now moved.[/quote] Didn't the Bass Centre shut as a physical shop towards the end of last year? I thought they were just online now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 [quote name='Musky' post='279643' date='Sep 8 2008, 12:50 PM']Didn't the Bass Centre shut as a physical shop towards the end of last year? I thought they were just online now. [/quote] I think you are right. The place was basically an office with a large store room. At the time I thought it was cause they were about to move out. I only went in cause the bass was used, so I wanted to see it first, luckily it was in great condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuseMatt Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 As said before: (in the Netherlands) [url="http://www.bassmatters.nl"]Paul's Bass Matters[/url] He has some nice basses and he can order most basses too. Some nice second hand ones usually, oldies too. Great service, but not the cheapest out there. Still fair prices though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exile252 Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 I know its not in this country, but George's Music in Orlando, Florida is the most friendly guitar/bass shops I've ever been too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markytbass Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Steven James Guitars in Middlesborough, good selection of new and used basses. Good customer service, friendly and helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnylager Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 [url="http://www.gbguitars.co.uk/"]GB Guitars[/url]. Bernie is an absolute diamond, luthier supreme and a tasty player too. I've just spent 2 of the most enlightening hours of my life in there and I'm now going to sell everything to get EBS & KSD gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctor_of_the_bass Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Favouroonie places: 1. The Bass Merchant 2. The Gallery 3. Electromusic (Doncaster) 4. Norfolk Guitar & Bass Centre (Watton, nr Swaffham) 5. TMC in Coventry (Binley Rd) One of my all-time faves was of course, the Embassy in Mansfield - spent shedloads of dosh there! And of course, the Bass Centre when it was in Wapping, and their sister shop in Birmingham was superb back in the old days; Exchanges in Birmingham was incredible 20 years ago! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon1964 Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 PMT in Brum is excellent. First rate service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctor_of_the_bass Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 [quote name='simon1964' post='280081' date='Sep 8 2008, 11:51 PM']PMT in Brum is excellent. First rate service.[/quote] Forgot to add them - their selection varies from visit to visit which is good; tends to be overstocked with Fenders though!! The bass salesman is a really good guy - blond chap - really helpful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamster Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=2680"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=2680[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamble Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 [quote name='doctor_of_the_bass' post='280072' date='Sep 8 2008, 11:32 PM']4. Norfolk Guitar & Bass Centre (Watton, nr Swaffham)[/quote] WHAT?!! *gets map, plans weekend* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashevans09 Posted September 9, 2008 Author Share Posted September 9, 2008 [quote name='Hamster' post='280109' date='Sep 9 2008, 01:01 AM'][url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=2680"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=2680[/url][/quote] Ah. Well, executed the idea much better than me! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4000 Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 The Gallery is my fave; Martin & the boys are absolute stars. Can't praise them enough. Overwater has always been great too, lovely chaps. First time I went up there I had a wonderful (and expensive!) day; I've got all the time in the world for Chris & co. I used to really like the Bass Centre when it was in Wapping, and the Brum version was great too. Enjoyed the Manc version when Napper was there; he's a good lad. Also the old A1 Music when Nigel and Drew were there; Nigel's a top bloke, and it was nice to see him at Bass Day a couple of years back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctor_of_the_bass Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 [quote name='Gamble' post='280549' date='Sep 9 2008, 05:15 PM']WHAT?!! *gets map, plans weekend*[/quote] Allo! They had a small but interesting selection of basses, including Overwater, a couple of Parkers, some MusicMan etc etc. The guy who owns the store is a bassist, his name is Tim Gyton; he and his wife run the shop - nice guys! I ended up buying a vintage Aria Precise bass! Their address is: 2-3 The Courtyard Breckland Business Park Watton Norfolk IP25 6UP website: [url="http://www.ngbc.co.uk"]http://www.ngbc.co.uk[/url] Tell him that Nick Smith sent you - (the guy with too many basses!) Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunsfreddy2003 Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 Oh no - you've been bitten by the GB/Bernie Goodfellow bug!! People warned me about this and I paid no attention to them. I now own a KSD Proto-J 5 String, lots of EBS pedals and have a 4 string Rumour on order! You have been warned!!! Cheers Mark [quote name='johnnylager' post='279995' date='Sep 8 2008, 09:05 PM'][url="http://www.gbguitars.co.uk/"]GB Guitars[/url]. Bernie is an absolute diamond, luthier supreme and a tasty player too. I've just spent 2 of the most enlightening hours of my life in there and I'm now going to sell everything to get EBS & KSD gear.[/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorick Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 (edited) Dave's the bass guy at PMT in Brum. He even phones you up at half nine on a saturday morning to tell you they have something nice........................................ I also used to work at Musical Excuses, sorry Exchanges back in the day. Bit of a sh@thole, but had some tasty gear. Edited September 11, 2008 by yorick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctor_of_the_bass Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 [quote name='yorick' post='281955' date='Sep 11 2008, 04:17 PM']Dave's the bass guy at PMT in Brum. He even phones you up at half nine on a saturday morning to tell you they have something nice........................................ I also used to work at Musical Excuses, sorry Exchanges back in the day. Bit of a sh@thole, but had some tasty gear.[/quote] Ah! Dave! Great chap! I used to wet me pants in Exchanges - it was a mess but what a mess - 10 different coloured Jaydees, tons of Warwicks etc back in '88 - heaven!!!! If only I had a time machine...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 [quote name='doctor_of_the_bass' post='282244' date='Sep 11 2008, 11:17 PM']Ah! Dave! Great chap! I used to wet me pants in Exchanges - it was a mess but what a mess - 10 different coloured Jaydees, tons of Warwicks etc back in '88 - heaven!!!! If only I had a time machine...![/quote] Ha ha Just nip out to the shed, Doc, or wherever your Jaydee collection section is displayed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctor_of_the_bass Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 ..I've only got two and the third one is in bits! One is at John's being refurbed, the other is sat in my secret secure location! The third one is in 4 pieces round at my guitar tech's place - one day it will be resurrected as a major rebuild project!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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