ped Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 I've been living in York for nearly two years now. I've been happy with my gear for a long time and apart from special items I'd only ever find on BC, I've not needed to look in any music shops as such. Recently I've decided that I need a drum stool for my office and I've even considered buying a guitar so I've been looking at the shops nearby. The one in town (Mor Music) has closed due to flooding, bit of a shame because it looks good. Imagine my surprise to find that just behind the supermarket where I do my shopping there's Gear4music - I knew of them as an online retailer but had no idea that they had a premises and quite an impressive one it is, too. Not a bad range of basses in store, nothing amazing but a wall of instruments (no second hand) and some amplifiers. An even better range online which, I understand, if in stock they can get from the warehouse for you to see in the store. Had a nice chat with the assistant who turned out to be a bassist and BC member. I'm hoping to work with them on some sort of promotion here so watch this space. Cheers ped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamdenRob Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 I've used them for a few bits and bobs before, no issues. They have an impressive amount of stuff available online Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectoremg Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Bought my main bass through them online at a discount price. Very happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CokeyW Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Used their online ordering and it's always been fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlpherMako4 Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Agreed. I've bought new drum heads, sticks, strings etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle psychosis Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 I've only ordered one thing from them but it ended with disastrous customer service so I'm avoiding them now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevvo66 Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 (edited) No complaints here , I've used them a few times Edited February 25, 2016 by kevvo66 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinArto Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 A lot of decent local musos work there, they've got a great selection of synths on the sales floor too. I live in Clifton myself and my office is over at Monks Cross so I nip over to G4M quite a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinArto Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Bear in mind there's Banks' on Lendal too, they don't always have a lot of bass stuff (although there was a Jazz in that weird '70s yellow-green burst last time I was in there - Antigua?) but a decent range of effects and a lot of books of dots upstairs. And Red Cow on Goodramgate which is more folky. Phil at MOR is a good guy he's sorted me out with lots of stuff in the past but he doesn't really stock interesting basses, I think most of his trade thread days is lower end stuff and acoustics, but he often has used stuff in on commission sales; Stu Fletcher's old '74 Jazz was in last year, but it was all Badassed and EMGd up, pretty bass but not really a vintage Fender any more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 [quote name='kevvo66' timestamp='1456430343' post='2989030'] No complaints here , I've used them a few times [/quote] Likewise, always been very good to deal with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casapete Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Been to their showroom, very impressive place and friendly staff. Bought a PA amp,and a couple of guitar cases, all at excellent prices. Hope they manage to continue doing a good job, not easy in these times but they seem to have both the retail and online presence sorted well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkHeart Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Shame about MOR Phil was the guitarist in Darkheart for a while, nice lad as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geofio Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Only thing i do not like about G4M is they don't offer a next day delivery, but i had a look at their current site and they now do offer next day delivery at a price of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom1946 Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Was in GFM last week and have also bought all kinds of stuff online and the more you buy the better the prices get, we bought a Roland acoustic amp and it was 50 quid cheaper than anywhere else. Customer service is always top notch, never had a problem and I'm going to buy a Yamaha mixer & some speakers very soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul h Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 I use them quite a lot. Last order was a mic, stand and cable for next to nothing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colgraff Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 I'm impressed with their own brand stuff, too. It's nothing fancy but is astonishingly cheap. I've played with someone who had one of their drum kits, and I use their in-ear monitor system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyV Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 [quote name='colgraff' timestamp='1456480686' post='2989396'] I'm impressed with their own brand stuff, too. It's nothing fancy but is astonishingly cheap. I've played with someone who had one of their drum kits, and I use their in-ear monitor system. [/quote] What are your thoughts on the in-ear system? We have just bought a Gear4Music set-up for our band but havent had a chance to test it out yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colgraff Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 (edited) [quote name='RickyV' timestamp='1456481699' post='2989406'] What are your thoughts on the in-ear system? We have just bought a Gear4Music set-up for our band but havent had a chance to test it out yet. [/quote] I bought the three pack IEM and an extra receiver. The receiver packs are plastic and feel a bit cheap, but that is hardly surprising at the price. There is a manual six-band selector on the broadcaster and receivers to find the clearest signal, but I have never moved off the first channel. Some people are nervous around channel 70 gear, but the signal is strong and clear and doesn't conflict with our channel 70 wireless microphones. The earphones aren't great, but are useable. We all use our own preferred types of earphones. Personally I use the sport type that clip over the ear because anything else slowly work themselves loose. I'm really glad that I didn't buy a more expensive system as it would be unnecessary expense, although in a bigger band something more sophisticated might be necessary. Add to that, the joy of not having to carry monitors is worth the money alone. They do take a little time to get used to but the quality of sound definition in the ear without extraneous noise and at a volume that is comfortable is wonderful. Edited February 26, 2016 by colgraff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyV Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 [quote name='colgraff' timestamp='1456484546' post='2989436'] I bought the three pack IEM and an extra receiver. The receiver packs are plastic and feel a bit cheap, but that is hardly surprising at the price. There is a manual six-band selector on the broadcaster and receivers to find the clearest signal, but I have never moved off the first channel. Some people are nervous around channel 70 gear, but the signal is strong and clear and doesn't conflict with our channel 70 wireless microphones. The earphones aren't great, but are useable. We all use our own preferred types of earphones. Personally I use the sport type that clip over the ear because anything else slowly work themselves loose. I'm really glad that I didn't buy a more expensive system as it would be unnecessary expense, although in a bigger band something more sophisticated might be necessary. Add to that, the joy of not having to carry monitors is worth the money alone. They do take a little time to get used to but the quality of sound definition in the ear without extraneous noise and at a volume that is comfortable is wonderful. [/quote] Cool. Sounds like a good purchase then. We have gone with the same 3 pack plus 2 additional receivers. Your comment about the earphones is pretty much what I expected as well. A full IEM kit for a 5 piece band for under £200? Bargain. Thanks a lot for your feedback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LewisK1975 Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Yep I've used them loads online and always find them to be amongst the best pricing around, with good stock levels and (in my area anyway) they use DPD for delivery, who's online tracking system is excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 They have become my go to website for bass gear these days. Never had an issue with them or their prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howdenspur Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 G4M is miles better now they have a decent retail outlet masses of stock to drool over - and there are some good guys working there. MOR have some interesting basses in there S/H from time to time - Phil had an Ibanez Roadstar II and a Shergold Marathon in before Christmas, but don't know if they got inundated... .He's working online at the mo and I think doing the shop up. Banks have a decent selection too - a very nice USA Precision in Jade Green metallic keeps winking at me So, all round quite decent choice for a smallish city. Anybody know if Bulmers is shut permanently? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinArto Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Yeah Bulmers is gone for good, the owner retired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howdenspur Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Bummer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 I've just been looking at Gear4music's website - they have 565 items in their B stock section - mostly damaged items. Surely this can't be acceptable - just who is working in their warehouse?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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