SuperDuperStar Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 Hey Everyone, New to this side of the pond and looking to kick start myself back into playing. On the look out for a good music store in the coventry/birmingham area that stocks some good bass equipment. Anyone know of a place that may have a selection of at least some fender basses? I sold all my equipment before heading over........Sadowsky NYC, F Bass, Valenti, Ampeg , Eden as well as a couple vintage Gibson and Fender basses. Thought I was going to give up playing but now finding that I have an itch that need scratching! First things first I need to put a half right bass in my hands. Also for anyone who is in the coventry area and may need a bass player........................I'm looking for a singer who needs a band or an existing group to get involved in. Something on the go or starting from scratch. Into all sorts of music(pop, rock, alt, r& and know how to play for the song(and not show off/add extra notes). Plenty of recording and gig experience. Check out the link for a sample of my playing. [url="http://www.bandmix.co.uk/superduperstar/"]Demo Track[/url] Contact at sweetlowend AT msn . COM Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Wilson Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 Welcome! Where did you originally come from? Also you might find some good deals on gear on this very forum. Have a look down the page and there might be something there you would like to get your hands on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBlueFalcon Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 (edited) There doesn't seem to be much in the Midlands area. You could try Fairdeal Music in Birmingham. I've not been in there, but used to work near there a few years back. Although they cover most instruments it's a big place, so they should have a decent selection in store. The number is 0121 643 1685 if you want to check before going in. They also have a great team that deal with the online side of things. Very helpful on the phone and very competitive on price. [url="http://www.fairdealmusic.com/"]http://www.fairdealmusic.com/[/url] I sound like an advert but I'm just recommending them because they have been great to me with my recent purchases. Really like the demo tracks, were they recorded with your previous band? Edited September 28, 2009 by TheBlueFalcon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperDuperStar Posted September 28, 2009 Author Share Posted September 28, 2009 I'm from Canada right near Toronto. Checked out the basses for sale here and I told myself I don't have to go back to the really high end stuff to play. I am going to try as hard as I can to keep it nice and simple and maybe just go with a solid fender bass. Actually planning a trip to birmingham on the weekend so I'll make sure to stop by that place and check it out. Thanks, yeah the demo tracks were with my last band, been broken up a few years now................Just gave playing a break after that because of all the industry and band BS. Now I'm looking to get back into it and hopefully avoid the same sort of people and situations.( or at least limit them) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trent900 Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 [quote name='SuperDuperStar' post='610921' date='Sep 28 2009, 03:35 PM']Hey Everyone, New to this side of the pond and looking to kick start myself back into playing. On the look out for a good music store in the coventry/birmingham area that stocks some good bass equipment. Anyone know of a place that may have a selection of at least some fender basses? I sold all my equipment before heading over........Sadowsky NYC, F Bass, Valenti, Ampeg , Eden as well as a couple vintage Gibson and Fender basses. Thought I was going to give up playing but now finding that I have an itch that need scratching! First things first I need to put a half right bass in my hands. Also for anyone who is in the coventry area and may need a bass player........................I'm looking for a singer who needs a band or an existing group to get involved in. Something on the go or starting from scratch. Into all sorts of music(pop, rock, alt, r& and know how to play for the song(and not show off/add extra notes). Plenty of recording and gig experience. Check out the link for a sample of my playing. [url="http://www.bandmix.co.uk/superduperstar/"]Demo Track[/url] Contact at sweetlowend AT msn . COM Thanks.[/quote] Coventry / Birmingham area? [url="http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Home.html"]Bass direct[/url] is in Warwick which isn't that far and is a good day out anyway. They stock everything. Though I would say if you sold all your gear before heading over you're probably going to get a nasty horrible shock when you see how expensive stuff is over here. Think the same number as the US$ price despite the 1.7 exchange rate. We get ripped off something chronic. Enjoy. Still, with Bassdirect and Birmingham on your doorstep you should be laughing for stock choices. All the best! Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telebass Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Welcome, and good luck with the shopping! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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