Bass Parts Resource Sucks.

[Matt R.]

Been using these guys for several years to buy bass parts without a hitch. Placed a bigger parts order a couple weeks ago for parts for my Single Coil PBass I'm building.

Well, they never sent order confirmation, didn't answer emails (yes I was polite), and didn't answer the phone or respond to voicemails (21 call attempts on my part).

I filed a claim through Paypal who resolved it and processed my full refund in a matter of hours.

I found in a number of forums where this company has a reputation/habit for this kind of behavior. I just placed an order for the parts I need through Buzzard's Bass Shop out of Florida. I haven't used them before, so any experiences or thoughts on them would be appreciated if possible.

Bottom line- if you are a retailer, luthier or whatever-- COMMUNICATE WITH YOUR CLIENTS.

That is all.

[bongomania]

Originally Posted by Matt R.

I just placed an order for the parts I need through Buzzard's Bass Shop out of Florida. I haven't used them before, so any experiences or thoughts on them would be appreciated if possible.

Are you kidding? Holy crap dude, search on "buzzard's" here... Many posts here say he is one of the worst communicators and flakes in the business.

[Matt R.]

Originally Posted by bongomania

Are you kidding? Holy crap dude, search on "buzzard's" here... Many posts here say he is one of the worst communicators and flakes in the business.

Hm. I didn't know. Will do.

[Matt R.]

Oh great. Read some of the threads.

Well my parts order is processing, so we'll see how it goes. I'll give the guy the benefit of the doubt for now.

[HaMMerHeD]

Hmm. I ordered some neck screws and a nut for my bass build project from basspartsresource.com before going to lunch, and it had shipped by the time I got back.

[Stingray89]

I've heard some horror stories about Buzzard's on here as well but I have no experience with them. I hope it goes well for you.

[mmbongo]

I've had great luck with BassPartsResource, but nothing but horror stories about Buzzards.

[Matt R.]

Yeah I guess they can all screw up. So far, I have ship notification from Buzzard and a very friendly email from him saying that the tuners I ordered are a few days from being in stock. Also found this was the case with Bass Parts. I'll keep you guys posted if interested.

[Matt R.]

And by the way I kinda feel bad about the title of this thread. Was really annoyed when posting. Sorry so negative guys :l