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04-10-2005, 07:31 AM
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Finally home from Iraq 
....and while being home is probably the best feeling I've ever had, I seem to have developed some GAS  Now I need your help Talkbass. I've looked and looked while gone....Basscentral, BassNW, plus just about every other website you can think off. And now that I'm back, I just want to get out and get my hands on a few. Here's my dilemma, The only stores around here that I know of are GC's  Please help me find a decent place to shop....please. |
04-10-2005, 08:27 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Dallas, Texas | | Todd;
Suggest you try Larry Morgan Music in Garland 972-864-8584. Talk to Phil McNesse. He's a nice and knowledgeable guy. While I haven't had a chance to get out there myself, there's a new store called Anderson Guitar Gallery ( www.andersonguitargallery.com) in Frisco, TX. There's other places to look but that oughta get you started. |
04-10-2005, 09:10 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Dallas | | Quote: |
Originally Posted by r379 Todd;
Suggest you try Larry Morgan Music in Garland 972-864-8584. Talk to Phil McNesse. He's a nice and knowledgeable guy. While I haven't had a chance to get out there myself, there's a new store called Anderson Guitar Gallery ( www.andersonguitargallery.com) in Frisco, TX. There's other places to look but that oughta get you started. | I second Larry Morgan Music...and Phil McNeese. LMM always has a good stock of basses/amps/cab's and they will work with you on prices. Phil, is an amazing guy both in terms of playing and just general knowledge. Buddy of mine here on TB (Where are ya Rav) is actually taking lessons from Phil at LMM and he's very happy with LMM as a whole.
Being pretty close to Frisco...I'll have to check out this Anderson Gallery...first I'm hearing of it.
Oh yeah...and Todd?? Welcome back bro!  |
04-10-2005, 09:17 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Dallas, Texas | | | Anderson is a dealer for Mike Lull and is going to start stocking Lakland as well. He is also looking into Aguilar and Schroeder. I think he is also dealing with Pete Skjold and he is an Ampeg dealer. |
04-10-2005, 11:18 AM
|  | GOLD Supporting Member | | Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: New Orleans LA | | | I go to Larry Morgan Music every year while attending my family reunion in Dallas. Great store with nice selection of bass gear. Low key but knowledgeable sales guys. I've purchased one bass from them and was very pleased with the service. Avoid Guitar Center (I know, I used to be a manager there). |
04-10-2005, 01:12 PM
|  | Grand-dude | | Join Date: May 2002 Location: Denton, TX | | Quote: |
Originally Posted by r379 Anderson is a dealer for Mike Lull and is going to start stocking Lakland as well. He is also looking into Aguilar and Schroeder. I think he is also dealing with Pete Skjold and he is an Ampeg dealer. | I actually bought my Skjold 5 from Anderson at the guitar show - gave me a good deal. Smokin' bass - Pete's new preamp and pickups are extremely cool.
Greg
PS: Thanks for going to Iraq for the rest of us, Toddzilla... we appreciate you guys!
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04-10-2005, 06:57 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Quincy, IL | | | +1 on LMM for Local Bass store.
If you go in and are serious about a bass there talk to Phil for sure. He is one of the premier bass instructors in the area and a killer player.
If you don't like the price you see on something make them an offer they are known for dealing a little and they do take trade ins.
If your looking for something custom Pete Skjold up in Lewisville makes customs that are about as good as anyone and he's local so you can go in sit down and get exactly what you want.
I haven't heard of the new shop up in Frisco I'll have to go check it out myself.
-Rav |
04-10-2005, 07:59 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Greenville, Tx | | Larry Morgan is the best store in the Dallas area in my opinion.
And I don't say that just because they sell my basses there!  |
04-10-2005, 10:08 PM
| | | Thanks for the heads up on LMM. I've been down there a few times, actually picked up my envelope filter there, but from Lewisville, Garland tends to be a long drive. On that note, I had no idea there was a custom builder in the area, may just have to go see him sometime 
Oh and it's Steven, Todd's the last name, but for the past 9 months I've answered to it so why stop now |
04-10-2005, 10:22 PM
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Endorsing Artist: Ernie Ball Music Man/Sterling By Music Man | | | | Steven, I'm Jack and I'm just a hop, skip and/or jump from you, near Highland Village. I also just retired (well, a year ago) after 20 fabulously weird years in the military.
I just moved up here from San Antonio and so I'm lost, but if there's anything I can do to help you out, email me. I know a few of the local bassist guys here and we occasionally get together to swill vodka and play Bongos and whatnot, and if you'd like to be on the list for the next one, drop me a line.
Jack www.bovinehost.com
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04-10-2005, 11:57 PM
|  | Holy Ghost filled Bass Player Moderator | | Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Heber Springs, Arkansas | | LMM is definitely the place to start. And Pete Skjold's shop is supremely GAS inducing. And of course he stocks Schroeder cabs, too. 
Our own Freakbass is getting ready to open a shop, too, and will be carrying Warrior and Lakland, among other brands.
I am moving this to Miscellaneous.
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04-11-2005, 08:55 AM
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Editor-in-Chief, Bass Gear Magazine | | Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: North central Ohio | | Don't forget Bass Emporium down in Austin. John Files keeps a very well stocked inventory, and he is a pleasure to deal with.
But I'd be hitting Pete Skjold's shop first, if I were you! |
04-11-2005, 02:07 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Quincy, IL | | Quote: |
Originally Posted by count_funkula Larry Morgan is the best store in the Dallas area in my opinion.
And I don't say that just because they sell my basses there! |
I had my weekly bass lesson at LMM today. I checked out that 5 string of yours for sale there Serial # 003. Very very nice. Very responsive, good voice, clean tone. What brand of pickups did you use in that? I asked Phil and he said they were some Italian brand but wasn't sure.
I especially like the way you made it look like a 3 bolt neck by hiding some of the bolts under the cover.
At any rate everyone on TB thats in the Dallas area should go check out count_funkula's new product Its top notch.
-Rav |
04-11-2005, 03:36 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Greenville, Tx | | | Thanks Rav!
It has JP pickups in it. I believe they are made by Kent Armstrong's son for JP Basses. He is located in France. They're great pickups! I wish I could get some more. :^) |
04-11-2005, 03:44 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Dallas | | Quote: |
At any rate everyone on TB thats in the Dallas area should go check out count_funkula's new product Its top notch.
| I'll definately second that. Jamie's attention to detail is superb. Very soon I'm sure I'll have a pic or two to prove just how good his custom work is. |
04-11-2005, 03:56 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Corsicana, Texas | | Quote: |
Originally Posted by Razor I'll definately second that. Jamie's attention to detail is superb. Very soon I'm sure I'll have a pic or two to prove just how good his custom work is. | Buyin' more stuff, again?
There's a little store down south, between you and Houston I think. The guy is never there, never has anything in stock, and I heard he actually took a torch to a Spector once .
Cool guy though... 
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04-11-2005, 03:56 PM
| | | Well, looks like a trip to LMM, and the Skjold shop is coming as soon as my leave starts. Just gotta hold on for one more week, then it's shopping time
Now to keep the wife convinced for that long....
~Steven |
04-11-2005, 04:40 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Dallas | | Quote: |
Originally Posted by stubi19 Buyin' more stuff, again?
There's a little store down south, between you and Houston I think. The guy is never there, never has anything in stock, and I heard he actually took a torch to a Spector once .
Cool guy though... | I'm kinda partial to throwing 110 volts into speakers and thereby bouncing stuff off the walls!  |
04-11-2005, 05:43 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Quincy, IL | | Quote: |
Originally Posted by count_funkula Thanks Rav!
It has JP pickups in it. I believe they are made by Kent Armstrong's son for JP Basses. He is located in France. They're great pickups! I wish I could get some more. :^) | If you want some "professional" quality photography done of some of your bass's for your promotional materials and web site send me a PM I'ld be happy to do it grattis to help a new bass builder out.
I had to put professional in quotes since I always offer to shoot for free or get talked into it. Sometimes I charge beer and pizza for sitting fees
-Rav |
04-11-2005, 06:07 PM
|  | <-- That guy looks like me, but old. | | Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Arlington TX | | | Also Steven, consider ZOO Music for used gear. Selection varies widely but there are good deals to be had.
Of course having said that, I have to put in another gratuitous plug for Larry Morgan. They made me an insane deal on my Redhead.
And where is Freakbass planning to open a store? I would like to see some Laklands closer to Tarrant County. I can't afford them but I'd like to see them.
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