ben4343 Posted June 20, 2016 Posted June 20, 2016 Hi team, I know that somewhere in north Cornwall or maybe Devon is a small-ish bass dealer, stocking relatively low numbers of really nice second hand basses, often slightly unusual or special. I've been on the website a while back and always wanted to visit, but now the name totally escapes me, and Google and forum searches aren't helping. Anyone know of where I'm trying to describe? Cheers! Quote
toneknob Posted June 20, 2016 Posted June 20, 2016 (edited) Mansons in Exeter? https://www.mansons.co.uk Edited June 20, 2016 by toneknob Quote
gary mac Posted June 20, 2016 Posted June 20, 2016 http://classicandcoolguitars.co.uk/ Not had any dealings personally but have heard he is a good chap to deal with. Quote
TheGreek Posted June 20, 2016 Posted June 20, 2016 I like this...well priced too http://classicandcoolguitars.co.uk/portfolio/2006-musicman-stingray-ltd-ed/ Quote
dmccombe7 Posted June 20, 2016 Posted June 20, 2016 Looks like a good shop. Some nice basses at pretty decent prices. They've also sold some really nice basses too. Dave Quote
ben4343 Posted June 20, 2016 Author Posted June 20, 2016 Classic and Cool Guitars!! That's the one, thanks heaps. Mansons is also on the list, so that was also a good shout. I appreciate the help everyone! They even have a Sandberg VM4... I might be in trouble... Quote
blue Posted June 21, 2016 Posted June 21, 2016 (edited) Come to Cream. City in Milwaukee incredible selection of new and vintage bass guitars. It's riht on Blue Mound Road. Just ask for Brian.😅 Blue Edited June 21, 2016 by blue Quote
LewisK1975 Posted June 21, 2016 Posted June 21, 2016 [quote name='ben4343' timestamp='1466457690' post='3076024'] Classic and Cool Guitars!! That's the one, thanks heaps. Mansons is also on the list, so that was also a good shout. I appreciate the help everyone! They even have a Sandberg VM4... I might be in trouble... [/quote] Yes - they have a natural VM4 with black hardware and black block inlays - Phwoar! Quote
ras52 Posted June 21, 2016 Posted June 21, 2016 [quote name='gary mac' timestamp='1466432581' post='3075746'] http://classicandcoolguitars.co.uk/ Not had any dealings personally but have heard he is a good chap to deal with. [/quote] Am I being dense or does the website not actually say where they are? Quote
gary mac Posted June 21, 2016 Posted June 21, 2016 [quote name='ras52' timestamp='1466521116' post='3076463'] Am I being dense or does the website not actually say where they are? [/quote] Not sure, last time I looked I was just lusting at the basses. Unless he has moved, it was in Devon. Quote
Maude Posted June 21, 2016 Posted June 21, 2016 [quote name='ras52' timestamp='1466521116' post='3076463'] Am I being dense or does the website not actually say where they are? [/quote] If it does it's not very clear. I was looking for their location as I seem to remember a place in Holsworthy and wondered if it was them. Quote
sammybee Posted June 21, 2016 Posted June 21, 2016 Another vote for Classic and Cool - I've bought (at a really great price) and sold (with a very generous offer). Mark is a really nice chap to deal with too. Quote
skidder652003 Posted June 22, 2016 Posted June 22, 2016 Its not a shop, its his house in Teignmouth! Give Mark a call and Im sure he'll be delighted to give you the address, a cup of tea will be on order, awesome stuff available!!! Quote
ras52 Posted June 22, 2016 Posted June 22, 2016 [quote name='skidder652003' timestamp='1466575919' post='3076844'] Its not a shop, its his house in Teignmouth! Give Mark a call and Im sure he'll be delighted to give you the address, a cup of tea will be on order, awesome stuff available!!! [/quote] Oh dear! Dangerously close to the route down to see my folks in Plymouth! Quote
Cat Burrito Posted June 22, 2016 Posted June 22, 2016 I've been to Mark's house and bought from him. Very nice guy and easy to deal with. He sold me an absolute quality bass, although I did have to sell it back to him a couple of years later when I was going through hard times. Quote
ben4343 Posted June 23, 2016 Author Posted June 23, 2016 Well, I've got to come clean and admit that, after all the great input, I didn't manage to go...! We did a bit of sleuthing of the area code, and as I was hoping to go on route to the airport, it didn't quite mesh with the time available. Definitely one to visit however; I just felt it fair to give him more warning than we had time to, as we suspected it was a slightly more personal venture. I did however visit Manson's in Exeter, as that was very easy to get to. Was a pretty cool place, with a fair bass (mostly Fender and Ibanez) and amp/cab selection (mostly Orange and Eden), and friendly staff who were happy to let me plonk around on whatever took my fancy. I tried an original 4001 from I think '77 that I thought was an absolute pig, but fell in love with a wacky hollow body cheap Yamaha; go figure! Anyway, thanks again for all of the replies: I can definitely recommend Manson's, and am looking forward to meeting Mark in the not too distant future... Quote
Iain Posted July 1, 2016 Posted July 1, 2016 I've just bought a VM4 (Trans Black, Rosewood neck, Chrome hardware) and it's flipping brilliant. For the money it's better than brilliant. Quote
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