Inventory

[PsychoG]

Originally Posted by BassCentral

As the web manager here, I could not agree with you more. In fact I've spent countless hours and more years than I would like to admit in managing the creation of our new website.

This store could benefit greatly from inventory management software but that may have to happen at some point down the road. In the meantime, know that we have a killer new site in the process of being finished and it's sure to be more efficient, easier to navigate, and much much easier on the eyes.

So thank you for your suggestions and continued support. We appreciate each and every one of you guys making comments. Good and bad.

Best,
BC Staff

I can't wait to check it out. Best of luck.

[One Bass Short]

It's all good. Headed there tomorrow to put my hands on a Fodera Ying Yang Standard. Let me know of another shop you can do that!

[mjac28]

Originally Posted by One Bass Short

It's all good. Headed there tomorrow to put my hands on a Fodera Ying Yang Standard. Let me know of another shop you can do that!

I can't and that's the issue I live in a small town and like a nice clean easy to read website so I can review what you have in stock and ask questions about it ? The more questions that can be answered on the website means less time on the phone for the owners but it sounds like they are doing just fine without it.

[Zoomie]

I just experienced a harrowing deal with Bass Central, so I will share.

THE UGLY

I was chasing a Dingwall Super PZ 5. Looked on their website. I even noted the little tiny writing that said that they leave bass basses up so people can see past inventory. Fortunately for the buyer, they mark those items as SOLD, right?

Saw that they had Dingwalls stacked up like cordwood. Tried to do the right thing which was to sell some basses prior to beating the tar out of our disposible income, food budget, bill money, and oh yeah, might need to grab that upcoming insurance payment too.

Well, two of my favorite basses sold including my only fiver which is used regularly and without fail.

I called and told them what I wanted. Every single one had been sold. Uh oh ! They said they would check upcoming orders and see what was in the pipeline.

Meanwhile I looked around. The Dingwall guys jump to my aid and help me start turning over rocks. The only one I can find is at Bass Direct in England and shipping is going to add an insane amount of money. Now I am sweating bullets.

Dave at BC calls back as he promised and tells me that nothing is in the pipeline for them and oh by the way, it's a 6-7 month wait right now.

I hang up the phone and launch off on a 10 minite Tourettes episode, drawing upon my four years in the Marine Corps to repeat every single swear word that I have heard. Some of them TWICE, as I liked the way they rolled of my tongue.

I keep digging and it looked grim.

I called David back as I had come to the conclusion that I was screwed and must order and wait. I'll grab a lakie or Sadowsky to play temporarily until it comes in.

THE FANTASTIC

While chatting with David, he suggests we poke through the inventory to what he has available and starts with the Dings. He is reading specs to me, when he mentions a Super J. No maple fretboard but Morado. Hmmmm, that will work !

He had the bass to me in 48 hours. The bass absolutely crushes everything that I have played.

I like that they leave different models of the good stuff up as a library. Still, they need to leave them up and mark them sold so idiots like me don't sell off the farm, thinking that they have a ton of them.

The bottom line is that I never felt that this was a bait and switch. David killed himself to find a way to help me. Spent over an hour on the phone with me and never rushed me.

I feel so strongly about their level of care that I am seriously considering ordering a Super P through them to add to the Super J.

Finally, an old story. 10 or so years ago, I was in their store. Went in to buy a Warwick. I came upon a row of Foderas which was the most beautiful thing I had ever seen. Now way that I could afford one, so I asked if I could plug in a Warwick. Took off my belt and wedding ring and checked to make sure that no Levi buttons or snaps could touch the bass.

I noodled a bit and fell in love. Went back to the counter and cut a deal for the Warwick. Mentioned the Foderas and told him they looked like works of art. The sales guy asked if I ever played one. I told him that I hadnt and had no business even looking at them as they were well beyond me means.

Salesman immediately came around the counter and told me that I needed to hold and play one as it's part of the learning curve for finding the best bass for ME. Sat me down right in the middle of the store on a stool as far away from EVERYTHING as possible. I was so scared that I ran out to the truck and grabbed a clean towel to set in my lap. I didnt even want the bass touching my Levis for fear of potential swirl.

On this glorious day, I learned the most important bass lesson EVER ! When Victor Wooten plays a Fodera, it sounds like Victor Wooten. Angels sing. God himself starts wagging his butt and doing the Bump with Saint Peter! When Zoomie plays a Fodera, it sounds like .........well ............ crappy Zoomie.

I have never forgotten that salesman's kindness for giving me that oh so rare opportunity.

These people love the bass and pay hommage to it. They are not merely bass hawkers and sales hos.

[stingray96191]

I have purchased close to a dozen basses from Bass Central in as many years. They are truly the best guys to deal with. They know their business and their equipment. Though i have never met Beaver face to face, i would consider him a friend, and always go to him first when i'm looking for something new.

Erin P.

[datsaxguy]

I called there looking for a used DJ5 I saw on the web a while back, it was sold, another guy on TB beat me to it, I found out later. The price was great, and I was really dissapointed. The owner found out and called me. He had all the white DJ5's weighed and gave me the lightest one for the same price as the used one. It's my go to axe, and bass central rocks! I make sure and visit their site when I'm looking for something.

[pbass6811]

Another super happy Bass Central customer. 4 of my last 5 basses came from BC and they've always treated me well. I will continue to buy from them whether they update their website or not. Every email I've ever sent to them has been answered within a few hours at the most. That's good enough for me...