Dash Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 I'm going to Bristol for the weekend and will have a couple of hours to kill tomorrow afternoon before my mates arrive so I'm wondering if there are any decent music shops worth checking out. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 They aren't great, Rikkaxxe is run by one of the bad sort of music shop guys, who looks down on customers and basically has a shop to house his collection. Across the bear pit with the bad buskers from there is Mickleburgh and that is ok, downstairs is the electric instruments and a guy who calls you 'dude' in the least convincing way ever. Then down the road is the House of Bass, where you should come so I can try and sell you my stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 (edited) Wow an invite to The House Of Bass! just go there Meanwhile, how's Jam Guitars these days? Here's their bass page: [url="http://www.jamguitars.co.uk/bassguitarmenu.htm"]http://www.jamguitars.co.uk/bassguitarmenu.htm[/url] Edited April 15, 2010 by OldGit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 Jam guitars have had the same Mike Lull's for an age!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash Posted April 15, 2010 Author Share Posted April 15, 2010 [quote name='Mr. Foxen' post='807571' date='Apr 15 2010, 08:17 PM'].....from there is Mickleburgh and that is ok, downstairs is the electric instruments and a guy who calls you 'dude' in the least convincing way ever. Then down the road is the House of Bass, where you should come so I can try and sell you my stuff.[/quote] Thanks for the info, Mr Foxen. I find being called 'dude' or 'babe' by anyone is always somewhat disconcerting! Does your 'House of Bass' feature anything for a left-handed bass player? I presume not.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gelfin Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 (edited) [quote name='Mr. Foxen' post='807571' date='Apr 15 2010, 08:17 PM']They aren't great, Rikkaxxe is run by one of the bad sort of music shop guys, who looks down on customers and basically has a shop to house his collection. Across the bear pit with the bad buskers from there is Mickleburgh and that is ok, downstairs is the electric instruments and a guy who calls you 'dude' in the least convincing way ever. Then down the road is the House of Bass, where you should come so I can try and sell you my stuff.[/quote] Where exactly is your place, please. If you want a strange music shop experience try Electric Ladyland. It's about half a mile from the Marriott Hotel. Full of old gear and run by Steve, who is a law unto himself. Asks too much for anything and seems reluctant to sell things as he has become attached to them. However a good look at the history of electric instruments and amps. Edited April 15, 2010 by gelfin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 [quote name='Dash' post='807688' date='Apr 15 2010, 09:42 PM']Thanks for the info, Mr Foxen. I find being called 'dude' or 'babe' by anyone is always somewhat disconcerting! Does your 'House of Bass' feature anything for a left-handed bass player? I presume not.... [/quote] Plenty of Left-handed amps and stompboxes, I'll wager Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash Posted April 15, 2010 Author Share Posted April 15, 2010 [quote name='OldGit' post='807696' date='Apr 15 2010, 09:48 PM']Plenty of Left-handed amps and stompboxes, I'll wager[/quote] I like the way your mind works! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 Actually, I'm at work tomorrow afternoon, unless I walk out, so it's a no-go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash Posted April 15, 2010 Author Share Posted April 15, 2010 [quote name='Mr. Foxen' post='807701' date='Apr 15 2010, 09:55 PM']Actually, I'm at work tomorrow afternoon, unless I walk out, so it's a no-go.[/quote] Drats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 [quote name='Mr. Foxen' post='807701' date='Apr 15 2010, 09:55 PM']Actually, I'm at work tomorrow afternoon, unless I walk out, so it's a no-go.[/quote] Tease To the OP get yourself around to Electric Ladyland and press your nose against the window (I doubt he'll be actually open) 85 West Street St. Philips, Bristol BS2 0BX 0117 983 2500 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash Posted April 15, 2010 Author Share Posted April 15, 2010 [quote name='OldGit' post='807734' date='Apr 15 2010, 10:17 PM']To the OP get yourself around to Electric Ladyland and press your nose against the window (I doubt he'll be actually open) 85 West Street St. Philips, Bristol BS2 0BX 0117 983 2500[/quote] Thanks OldGit... I'll check that one out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldslapper Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 [quote name='OldGit' post='807734' date='Apr 15 2010, 10:17 PM']Tease To the OP get yourself around to Electric Ladyland and press your nose against the window (I doubt he'll be actually open) 85 West Street St. Philips, Bristol BS2 0BX 0117 983 2500[/quote] I remember years ago they had a pair of paisley Precisions in the window, 1 fretted and the other fretless, I so wanted to go in and try them, but I wasn't actually sure it was a shop, museum, someone's front room, or an "adult" shop....bizarre place, but intriguing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 [quote name='oldslapper' post='807807' date='Apr 15 2010, 11:07 PM']I remember years ago they had a pair of paisley Precisions in the window, 1 fretted and the other fretless, I so wanted to go in and try them, but I wasn't actually sure it was a shop, museum, someone's front room, or an "adult" shop....bizarre place, but intriguing.[/quote] He (For it is a he called Steve) had a set of Antigua's on the wall last time I was pressed against the glass. If you want to go in it's best to phone ahead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeCee Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 [quote name='OldGit' timestamp='1271373078' post='807879'] He (For it is a he called Steve) had a set of Antigua's on the wall last time I was pressed against the glass. If you want to go in it's best to phone ahead. [/quote] Hi, Does anyone in the Bristol area have a current telephone number for Steve at Electric Ladyland? When I call the number in the directory (0117 983 2500), I either get an engaged signal or a message saying that the number is no longer in service depending on the phone I use. Always the same, regardless of day or time. Is the store still open? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 I hear its just Ladyland now, since he's had his electric cut off. If you are nearby, turn up and knock some at the door round the side. Really important you don't ask for a mobile number. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRev Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 PMT on Rupert Street is ok, they've got some nice Sandbergs in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeCee Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 [quote name='Mr. Foxen' timestamp='1318367876' post='1401349'] Really important you don't ask for a mobile number. [/quote] Sorry, but I don't get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeCee Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 [quote name='Mr. Foxen' timestamp='1318367876' post='1401349'] If you are nearby, turn up and knock some at the door round the side.[/quote] Nah, that won't work, I'm not exactly local. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 He has pretty strong and loud views on thing like phones, ebay and VAT. Best not bring them up. Aim for the other stores, give a knock, he lives there, so should be about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bottomfeed Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 If you venture into Clifton, there's[b] Treblerock Music[/b] [url="http://treblerock.com/"]http://treblerock.com/[/url] &[b] Digital Village[/b] [url="http://www.dv247.com/bristol"]http://www.dv247.com/bristol[/url] ...as far as I know[b] Jam guitars[/b] is online only these days, shop looked closed down last time I passed by... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 If you are coming via Radstock, there is a new shop there, The Loft. https://www.facebook.com/theloftradstock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk8 Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 [quote name='Mr. Foxen' timestamp='1318416382' post='1401763'] If you are coming via Radstock, there is a new shop there, The Loft. [url="https://www.facebook.com/theloftradstock"]https://www.facebook...theloftradstock[/url] [/quote] Keep meaining to drop in and visit that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatboyslimfast Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 [quote name='OldGit' timestamp='1271373078' post='807879'] He (For it is a he called Steve) had a set of Antigua's on the wall last time I was pressed against the glass. If you want to go in it's best to phone ahead. [/quote] Steve's a bit of an aging rocker legend. He will rarely sell you anything, but has many, many stories. Just don't go in there if you are a little asthmatic... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bozzie Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 [quote name='OldGit' timestamp='1271366245' post='807734'] Tease To the OP get yourself around to Electric Ladyland and press your nose against the window (I doubt he'll be actually open) 85 West Street St. Philips, Bristol BS2 0BX 0117 983 2500 [/quote] is that still open? it's been there years, used to go past it regularly when i lived in Bristol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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