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Bass Central Experience

#21
I bought a Lakland 55-94 from Bass Central and it was a thoroughly positive experience! I live within 25 miles of the Lakland factory in Chicago and I bought my bass from Bass Central in Florida, in part, because they had it in stock! Ironically, hardly anyone in the Chicago area has Laklands in stock! Plus, free freight and no sales tax! I couldn't do that well here in Chicago!
 
#22
Captain Chaos said:
Will I really get a discount if I say I'm a TB user?
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YES, TBer's get a discount. Let us know up front and we'll automatically cut 5% off the normal sales price on nearly anything/everything in the store (there are a few exceptions, sorry). And/or we'll throw in goodies....

Thanx for all the support, comments, etc., guys.

Man, I wish Gard was back with us to participate on this forum(many TBer's will remember Gard Lewis, a major TB presence for a number of years). Although we speak to him ('works for Roscoe) frequently, we miss him.

Later,
Beaver Felton
 
#24
JimmyM said:
I hate Beaver! The guy never ages at all! I saw him two weeks ago after not seeing him for 10 years, and even though he quit dyeing his hair blonde and grew a beard, he looks just like he did 10 years ago, which is what he looked like 20 years ago. Makes me sick!

Bass Central does rock, though. I don't often buy stuff from them, but no denying they're a great store.
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Thanx a million, but I'm looking (and feeling) WAY older!:D
 
#28
A few years back I needed an Eden 115 cab to complete my existing rig. That was during the Eden buyout. The few places I talked to couldn't promise me a thing. Gard not only promised me a cab, he sold it to me very reasonably and drop shipped it out of Eden faster than was realistically expected. Absolutely outstanding job and very much appreciated.
 
#29
I bought a Lakland 55-94 from Bass Central in early 2004, and the whole crew (Beaver, Grasshopper, and maybe others...) were very cool and the experience was great. They were more responsive, even after I got the bass, than Dan Lakin (who never answered to my question regarding how to take care of the oil-finished maple neck).

Nox I have left the US, and I don't think I'll be able to order from them anymore.
 
#30
I can't even list all of the basses over the past 10 years I have bought from Beaver, Grasshopper & Gard. I have nothing but love for these guys.

Joe, yep, you've bought a zillion things, no doubt. You're in a very select category here at BC, with special privileges as you know! And we thank you for the continued support and vote of confidence! Good luck with everything and let us know when you catch the World's Largest Squid!
 
#31
I'll jump up and praise Bass Central too, especially after stopping by my local shop yesterday day to new shipments of same-old, same-old.

I only go back a year or so with Bass Central and bought two basses. Both were exactly as described probably better. Prices were fair and service was quick. The one bass I'll probably call them and trade in it's a great bass just not for me. The other is the best bass I've ever owned a fantastic Zon Sonus Special 6.

I still keep checking Bass Central's website and know I will be buying from them again.

Thanks BC! :D
 
#34
JOEY SQUID said:
I can't even list all of the basses over the past 10 years I have bought from Beaver, Grasshopper & Gard. I have nothing but love for these guys.
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Joe, yep, you've bought a zillion things, no doubt. You're in a very select category here at BC, with special privileges as you know! And we thank you for the continued support and vote of confidence! Good luck with everything and let us know when you catch the World's Largest Squid!
 
#37
I live about 90 minutes from BC and finally got out there about a month ago to purchase some Bergantino bass cabs. As soon as I walked in the door I thought I died and went to heaven!! They had all the basses I've been reading about here at TB but never had a chance to try. MTD, Roscoe, Zon, Alembic. The place is awesome!!

I dealt with Mike who was very accomodating. He let me try any bass and amp I wanted with the Bergantino's, yet I didn't feel pressured to buy anything. I made the mistake of asking to try a Sadowsky and...well...now I own that too LOL!!

I'm just looking for an excuse to make another trip out there...Bass Central ROCKS!!
 
#38
Dirty Dave said:
I live about 90 minutes from BC and finally got out there about a month ago to purchase some Bergantino bass cabs. As soon as I walked in the door I thought I died and went to heaven!! They had all the basses I've been reading about here at TB but never had a chance to try. MTD, Roscoe, Zon, Alembic. The place is awesome!!

I dealt with Mike who was very accomodating. He let me try any bass and amp I wanted with the Bergantino's, yet I didn't feel pressured to buy anything. I made the mistake of asking to try a Sadowsky and...well...now I own that too LOL!!

I'm just looking for an excuse to make another trip out there...Bass Central ROCKS!!
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We insist on a no pressure enviroment here so that our customers can try gear without the added pressure of salesman lurking about. Plus the Fact that Bass Central is staffed by Bass Players with a Combined 100 years of expierience playing and buying gear , gives us a fairly unique perspective. We realize Very few places if Any carry the amount of High End Boutique Bass Specific Gear that we do and as such we are sympathetic to the need to try these things out. As Always Thanks Again for the Business!!!!!
 
#39
Bass Central has been good to deal with for me as well. Beaver worked with me on a trade-in for a natural finish Lakland 55-94 deluxe with a birds eye maple board which is georgeous and has a nice funky vibe. Then Perry got me a very fair price on an Eden WT800B and a used (like new) Bergantino HT322 cab. Great gear at fair prices.
 
#40
while going to school in orlando, i had the pleasure of going to the best damn bass store an time i felt like it. even after moving back to texas, when i had issues with my vintage warwick, i was able to call them and get all my questions answered and was even hooked up with BC's go-to-guy at Warwick. even from 1200 miles away, BC is always m first call when it comes to new equipment and repairs. keep up the awesome work. THanks again
 

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