Bass Gear - Worth a visit?

[LewisK1975]

I'm going to be in the Reading area on Friday and should have an hour or so to spare, thought I might pop along as I've not been there yet. Been to Bass direct and the Gallery a few times, but Bass Gear has eluded me.

Opinions? Should I go there or have a nice pub lunch instead!?!

[franzbassist]

Definitely go. The shop is well stocked with lots of lovely stuff and the lads are super friendly.

[Stylon Pilson]

I'd also vote for going there. One of the friendliest music shops I've ever been in.

S.P.

[Lw.]

Go there - got some great stuff in that often isn't available in a lot of other music stores.

Plus the pubs in Reading are terrible for food so you'd have to go out to one of the villages for a decent pub lunch anyway.

[Dan Dare]

Yes. Worth a visit. Dangerous place - plenty of temptation. Appropriately, the address is Gas (G.A.S) Lane Nice chaps who run it. As Lw says, find a local for lunch (ask the chaps for suggestions).

[CamdenRob]

Is it possible to go and still have a pub lunch or is that the choice?

.... Pub lunches are pretty good.

[fretmeister]

It's a nice place.

Vic seems to like hats even when it's hot.

[LewisK1975]

[quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1461065243' post='3031037']
Is it possible to go and still have a pub lunch or is that the choice?

.... Pub lunches are pretty good.
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Ha ha depends on how my day goes, but I agree, a pub lunch is always enjoyable...

[FuNkShUi]

Get in there Lew. Well worth a visit

[LewisK1975]

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Get in there Lew. Well worth a visit
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Well, based on the feedback so far Kert, I think I will be!

[FuNkShUi]

I spent four hours odd in there about a year ago.
Prepare to go down the rabbit hole!

[FuNkShUi]

And come out the other end with a significantly lighter wallet

[TheGreek]

Molan is co-owner of Bass Gear. He's a member here and has often been able to answer questions I've had about gear. I believe there's a discount for BCers (though don't quote me on this).

[LewisK1975]

Ah yes, trouble is I'm going to Reading to sell a bass, which will mean I'll have quite a full wallet going in there!.....Perhaps better just drive home and pay it in the bank.....

[Pukie]

[quote name='FuNkShUi' timestamp='1461066549' post='3031069']
I spent four hours odd in there about a year ago.
Prepare to go down the rabbit hole!
[/quote]

That sounds familiar

[JTUK]

An hour wont be enough...

[SH73]

[quote name='LewisK1975' timestamp='1461066744' post='3031077']
Ah yes, trouble is I'm going to Reading to sell a bass, which will mean I'll have quite a full wallet going in there!.....Perhaps better just drive home and pay it in the bank.....
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I think I might be going there (soon) myself to get a new strap for 'my new bass'

[LewisK1975]

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I think I might be going there (soon) myself to get a new strap for 'my new bass'
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Ha! perhaps I'll see you in there Peter!