Lebowsky Posted June 30, 2019 Posted June 30, 2019 Hi there, long time since I have posted something! I will be moving to Edinburgh for a year in October, and before that will travel there as well in July. I was thinking of maybe buying a bass during the summer and leaving it there (will already have access to the flat). This would avoid having to bring a bass from Switzerland and then back, along with all the other luggage. Any recommendation for instrument stores in Edinburgh and Glasgow? Especially some that might carry decent 2nd hand instruments? Otherwise I might just haunt the classified section for a while Also, if you know of any good records shops in those cities, I'd love to get some addresses as well :) Thanks! Quote
NikNik Posted June 30, 2019 Posted June 30, 2019 Well, there's GuitarGuitar out on St.John's Road on the way to the airport and Scayles up on the Southside. Sure others will chime in e Glasgow but in the meantime welcome to my hometown. Quote
xgsjx Posted June 30, 2019 Posted June 30, 2019 There's also Red Dog Music, Scayles & Rimmers in Edinburgh (I think there's a Rimmers in Glasgow too). For Glasgow, there's Kenny's Music near Central Station & in Merchant City/Trongate there's GuitarGuitar, Merchant City Music & Strung Out (which is mostly 2nd hand instruments). Quote
NikNik Posted June 30, 2019 Posted June 30, 2019 4 minutes ago, xgsjx said: There's also Red Dog Music, Scayles & Rimmers in Edinburgh (I think there's a Rimmers in Glasgow too). For Glasgow, there's Kenny's Music near Central Station & in Merchant City/Trongate there's GuitarGuitar, Merchant City Music & Strung Out (which is mostly 2nd hand instruments). Red Dog went bust, I heard. Quote
xgsjx Posted June 30, 2019 Posted June 30, 2019 3 minutes ago, NikNik said: Red Dog went bust, I heard. Did it! 😟 That's a shame. I've not been for a few years. Just googled. Permanently closed. Quote
lozkerr Posted June 30, 2019 Posted June 30, 2019 6 minutes ago, NikNik said: Red Dog went bust, I heard. Can confirm. The shop's been closed for months. Quote
casapete Posted June 30, 2019 Posted June 30, 2019 (edited) In Edinburgh, Duncanson and Edwards pawnbrokers on Queen Street often have a good selection of used instruments at fair prices. Edited June 30, 2019 by casapete Quote
jacko Posted June 30, 2019 Posted June 30, 2019 I believe Guitarguitar in Glasgow has a dedicated bass department. No idea what they sell though. Quote
jacko Posted June 30, 2019 Posted June 30, 2019 and for vinyl, the Rekord Shak up Clerk street in edinburgh, not far from the queens hall gets my dosh once every couple of months Quote
NikNik Posted July 1, 2019 Posted July 1, 2019 21 hours ago, casapete said: In Edinburgh, Duncanson and Edwards pawnbrokers on Queen Street often have a good selection of used instruments at fair prices. They've still got that Adam Clayton Jazz when I walked past last week. Been there for months! Quote
xgsjx Posted July 1, 2019 Posted July 1, 2019 6 hours ago, jacko said: I believe Guitarguitar in Glasgow has a dedicated bass department. No idea what they sell though. It’s in the basement of the electric guitar store. Quote
Lebowsky Posted July 6, 2019 Author Posted July 6, 2019 thanks for all the replies and tips so far, sorry I haven't been able to reply earlier, it's been a hectic week! one more thing I just thought about: what would be the best way to find people to play with in Scotland? are there specialized ads website or so? or if you know some bands who have a bassist with a broken wrist Mainly in the heavy rock/noise/hardcore/post-rock/post-metal etc. genres cheers! Quote
Lebowsky Posted October 14, 2019 Author Posted October 14, 2019 (edited) Hey everyone! Just realized I didn't give feedback to your advice. I visited all music stores you guys listed during the summer, except the Guitar Guitar in Edinburgh because it wasn't really close to where I was. The Guitar Guitar in Glasgow has a huuuge bass department. Merchant City and CC Music had some nice instruments as well! In the end, I ended doing my removal by truck, so I brought my own basses with. It was still cheaper this way than buying a new bass Just moved a week ago, loving the city so far! Two more questions for you guys - whats the best classifieds website for general second hand equipment in the UK (music, but also computer gear, etc,)? ebay and gumtree? Any other to know about? Also, what about new music on CD (no vinyl), any stores carrying them in Edinburgh? Or is FOPP the only one? All those I tried only had second hand albums. Mono in Glasgow of course, but I need the equivalent in Edinburgh (I wasn't able to visit the Record Shak, closed when I went by, or Vinyl Villains, wasn't on my itinerary last summer, haven't been able to go back since I arrived) Edited October 14, 2019 by Lebowsky Quote
thodrik Posted October 14, 2019 Posted October 14, 2019 Love Music in Glasgow is really good. Really good selection of releases by local bands as well. If you need mainstream CDs then Fopp or the HMV on Argyle Street is as good as any. Quote
Crawford13 Posted October 14, 2019 Posted October 14, 2019 There is a lot of good Facebook groups for finding people to play with, lots of bands in Glasgow / Edinburgh looking for bass players. If you PM me your Facebook username I am happy to invite you to the groups. Quote
Lebowsky Posted October 14, 2019 Author Posted October 14, 2019 3 hours ago, Crawford13 said: There is a lot of good Facebook groups for finding people to play with, lots of bands in Glasgow / Edinburgh looking for bass players. If you PM me your Facebook username I am happy to invite you to the groups. Damn, I'm not on facebook but I guess I might have to break with my ethics if it's to find people to play with! I'll let you know in pm once I'm setup, thanks! Quote
caitlin Posted October 14, 2019 Posted October 14, 2019 4 minutes ago, Lebowsky said: Damn, I'm not on facebook but I guess I might have to break with my ethics if it's to find people to play with! I'll let you know in pm once I'm setup, thanks! Eurgh. I think I'd rather be bandless. Good luck. I'm actually a bit scared of playing here, Scottish lads are *good* Quote
jacko Posted October 15, 2019 Posted October 15, 2019 There's an HMV in livingston still. About the only reason to visit though. Quote
Tom 24 Posted October 18, 2019 Posted October 18, 2019 Facebook is a great thing if you just stick to the things and people you want to engage with. Other than that, aye it's a pain. Quote
backwater Posted October 18, 2019 Posted October 18, 2019 On 15/10/2019 at 22:49, jacko said: There's an HMV in livingston still. About the only reason to visit though. I think there's still an HMV at Ocean Terminal in Edinburgh, FOPP is probably the main stockist for CDs in the city though. There's also Coda Music at the top of the mound which does more Folk and Jazz. Andy Quote
KevL Posted October 18, 2019 Posted October 18, 2019 (edited) Couple of other Glasgow shops (good for used vinyl, not sure on new/used CDs): Mixed Up Records on Otago Lane, near CC Music; Missing Records, under the rail bridge at Argyle Street station; Love Music, Dundas Street, not far from Missing; Oxfam, Byres Road is also good. For instruments, I don't think Jimmy Egypt on Great Western Road has been mentioned, probably not overrun with basses but occasionally has some interesting used pieces. Edited October 18, 2019 by KevL spelling Quote
jacko Posted October 18, 2019 Posted October 18, 2019 There's a really good oxfam used record store in Stockbridge. Quote
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