B.P. Magazine suckered me in again

pica · #1 03-21-2010, 07:20 AM

I had canceled my subscription to Bass Player last year because I thought the content of the magazine had really gone downhill. Over the year they kept sending me letters to rejoin and each time the price kept getting lower and lower. Well last week they sent me an offer I just couldn't refuse. One year for just $10. Has anyone else been suckered like that?

Rocker949 · #2 03-21-2010, 07:27 AM

I let my subscription run out years ago. I just got an offer from them for $15 a year. I had no idea they were offering some people a subscription as low as $10.

pica · #3 03-21-2010, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Rocker949

I let my subscription run out years ago. I just got an offer from them for $15 a year.

Your right it was $15. I made a mistake. Sorry

lbwdog · #4 03-21-2010, 07:50 AM

LOL!! PC World hooked me up with "an offer I couldn't refuse" twice. They'll start warning you that your subscription's about to expire about three months prior. Then, "The next issue will be your last!", but they'll send you three or four more, all the while dropping price.
It pays to hold out if you like the rag.

yehongxiang · #5 03-21-2010, 07:54 AM

Are there any other good magazines for bass players?

masterfader87 · #6 03-21-2010, 07:58 AM

U.K. publication of "Bass Guitar Magazine" is pretty good. Then again I've only read a couple issues and all the pricing is in euros (obviously). Still has way more actual content then B.P.

Rocker949 · #7 03-21-2010, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by pica

Your right it was $15. I made a mistake. Sorry

I wasn't going to subscribe again until I got that offer. I have to admit, that is something to think about.

BluesWalker · #8 03-21-2010, 08:09 AM

With so much free stuff on the web, why would anyone bother with Bass Player mag anymore?

bassy7 · #9 03-21-2010, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by BluesWalker

With so much free stuff on the web, why would anyone bother with Bass Player mag anymore?

I just started getting it agian after a 6 year lapse-- my wife got me the new subscription. while it does have less content than it used to- so it seems to me- it is easier to pickup and read than a computer, and in places were perhaps we shouldn't be using our laptop anyways!

The best thing about a mag is that it will bring us ideas or expose us to things that we might not seek on our own. Its good to read the articles even if we aren't already into the band or subject matter at hand. We might find something new that we like-

TheDarkReaver · #10 03-21-2010, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by masterfader87

U.K. publication of "Bass Guitar Magazine" is pretty good. Then again I've only read a couple issues and all the pricing is in euros (obviously). Still has way more actual content then B.P.

Wouldn't that be £s?

Jim Campbell · #11 03-21-2010, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by BluesWalker

With so much free stuff on the web, why would anyone bother with Bass Player mag anymore?

the odd time there is a transcription i want,but i can usually find a used copy.....

Mike Shevlin · #12 03-21-2010, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by yehongxiang

Are there any other good magazines for bass players?

Oh yea & you can order a print version (worth it) or see it online~

http://www.bassgearmag.com/web/

pica · #13 03-21-2010, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by BluesWalker

With so much free stuff on the web, why would anyone bother with Bass Player mag anymore?

You have to have to have something to read in the bathroom.

**mikeddd** · #14 03-21-2010, 09:26 AM

I ordered BP Mag for the first time about 6 weeks ago; can't remember exactly what I paid, but it wasn't more than $20.

I'm new to the bass; been playing 6-string guitar for years and have been subscribed to Guitar World on and off during the whole time. There's just something great about having a magazine in your hands to read when and where you want. I used to have a subscription to PC Magazine, but when they went digital-only I cancelled.

For a free online mag like...I can't remember the name...Tom Bowlous (sp?) is the boss there..I don't mind reading online b/c it's FREE. I can't complain about something free. I like his mag, BTW.

But for something I'm paying for, I don't like "reading it" online; I want paper in my hands. I'll recycle the mag and do my part, but I want a hard copy.

Rocker949 · #15 03-21-2010, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by masterfader87

U.K. publication of "Bass Guitar Magazine" is pretty good. Then again I've only read a couple issues and all the pricing is in euros (obviously). Still has way more actual content then B.P.

A great magazine but expensive to buy in the U.S.

Rocker949 · #16 03-21-2010, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by BluesWalker

With so much free stuff on the web, why would anyone bother with Bass Player mag anymore?

A magazine is way more convenient and magazines can be fun to collect.

Mad Maestro · #17 03-21-2010, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by yehongxiang

Are there any other good magazines for bass players?

Bass Gear Magazine is my favorite. You can subscribe to a printed version or read the entire issue online.

I subscribed to Bass Player about three years ago and 12 issues is the same as buying 2 pizzas! Definitely worth the price.

XXL · #18 03-21-2010, 02:17 PM

15 dollars for a year is a good deal.

archer121 · #19 03-21-2010, 02:26 PM

Don't forget Bass Musician Magazine. It's an on-line only publication but it's loaded with great content and it's free.

Benjamin Strange · #20 03-21-2010, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by lbwdog

It pays to hold out if you like the rag.

Sig worthy, this is.