Purchased my Darryl Jones from Bass Central. Great price and the bass was delivered within a week.
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Bass Central Experience
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I've purchased several things through BC, most notably an Alembic Spyder and a Pedulla MVP. Each transaction was flawless and very easy, something I've not experienced elsewhere in my 30 years as a bassist.
When it came time to order my dream bass (a custom Alembic Series II John Entwistle Replica Exploiter) the choice was clear as to who the dealer would be - Beaver Felton and the good people at Bass Central. Beaver, with his competitive pricing made it possible for me to buy this bass. I don't know if I would have gotten the same opportunity with another dealer. In short, Beaver made what may have been impossible possible.
All I can say is that BC is the best bass retailer (for that matter, music retailer) I've ever dealt with. Rest assured I will steer my bass playing friends towards the good folks in Orlando.
Beaver, thanks to you and all of your employees for making this old bass player's dream come true.
Alan J. Dover
Major, U.S. Army
Alembic Spyder, #7 of 50
Pedulla MVP 4
'07 Alembic Custom Series II John Entwistle Exploiter Replica
All purchased through Bass Central
When it came time to order my dream bass (a custom Alembic Series II John Entwistle Replica Exploiter) the choice was clear as to who the dealer would be - Beaver Felton and the good people at Bass Central. Beaver, with his competitive pricing made it possible for me to buy this bass. I don't know if I would have gotten the same opportunity with another dealer. In short, Beaver made what may have been impossible possible.
All I can say is that BC is the best bass retailer (for that matter, music retailer) I've ever dealt with. Rest assured I will steer my bass playing friends towards the good folks in Orlando.
Beaver, thanks to you and all of your employees for making this old bass player's dream come true.
Alan J. Dover
Major, U.S. Army
Alembic Spyder, #7 of 50
Pedulla MVP 4
'07 Alembic Custom Series II John Entwistle Exploiter Replica
All purchased through Bass Central
I got an Ernie Ball Music Man HD-500 used from Bass Central for a good price.
Funny story: I called about 11:05am one morning expecting the store to be open, I had a question about the availability of an item. Beaver has the store phone forwarded to his cell while he is on vacation and picks it up and I had a good laugh. He said what do you expect from bass players, they are always showing up late.
Totally cool he took the time to try to answer my question even though he was hours away from the store. I always get a quick reply to emails as well. Let me know if anyone trades in an Ashdown ABM 48 mini and I will gladly take it off your hands!!!!!!
I actually took the Super Chops for Bass lessons growing up and I had no idea Beaver was involved with the store. So guess the surprise I got when I called the first time and he picked up the phone as Beaver Felton. Totally cool.
Funny story: I called about 11:05am one morning expecting the store to be open, I had a question about the availability of an item. Beaver has the store phone forwarded to his cell while he is on vacation and picks it up and I had a good laugh. He said what do you expect from bass players, they are always showing up late.
Totally cool he took the time to try to answer my question even though he was hours away from the store. I always get a quick reply to emails as well. Let me know if anyone trades in an Ashdown ABM 48 mini and I will gladly take it off your hands!!!!!!
I actually took the Super Chops for Bass lessons growing up and I had no idea Beaver was involved with the store. So guess the surprise I got when I called the first time and he picked up the phone as Beaver Felton. Totally cool.
JoshB
A great man is always willing to be little. -RWE
Beaver has been nothing but good in the one time I dealt with the store. I was interested in a SR5, and had a Warwick thumb bolt-on to trade in. Somewhere along the line, Beaver forgot that it was a bolt on and quoted me the trade in price for a neck-thru. I sent it down there, we both kinda went, "uh oh" and Beaver was nothing but nice about getting my bass back to me. He even refunded me my shipping charges and I believe I still have $50 to apply to a bass, once I get around to actually ordering one.
Oh and Beaver...I never actually cashed the check you wrote for the shipping charges...mostly because you didn't have to do that, and partially just because of how cool you were and how easy it was to work with you. Kudos. I'll get that SR5 in natural with piezo's someday.
Oh and Beaver...I never actually cashed the check you wrote for the shipping charges...mostly because you didn't have to do that, and partially just because of how cool you were and how easy it was to work with you. Kudos. I'll get that SR5 in natural with piezo's someday.
Alan, thanx a million for the comments, and of course, the support. We do try hard to earn our customers' business, this I'll say without hesitation! Please let me know if you need anything at all!
Beaver has been nothing but good in the one time I dealt with the store. I was interested in a SR5, and had a Warwick thumb bolt-on to trade in. Somewhere along the line, Beaver forgot that it was a bolt on and quoted me the trade in price for a neck-thru. I sent it down there, we both kinda went, "uh oh" and Beaver was nothing but nice about getting my bass back to me. He even refunded me my shipping charges and I believe I still have $50 to apply to a bass, once I get around to actually ordering one.
Oh and Beaver...I never actually cashed the check you wrote for the shipping charges...mostly because you didn't have to do that, and partially just because of how cool you were and how easy it was to work with you. Kudos. I'll get that SR5 in natural with piezo's someday.
Hey, thanx a million for the comments and for the understanding about my mistake during that deal/quote. You really didn't have to rip the check, that was meant for you, and to show good faith/good will/fair play! Anyway, I owe you one, so please let me know if when you need anything at all.
Purchased several items from BC, including an EBMM Sterling and an Ashdown Mini 15 cab on special order. Both very smooth transactions.
In the case of the Sterling, I dealt with Beaver personally. He cut me a deal for being a civil servant. We even chatted in agreement that the color I bought (Trans Green) was way cool and how strange it was that more people didn't buy it. Came away feeling good about the deal, the bass, and BC.
At this point, I've established a close relationship with a salesman at a local establishment (Brian Meader at Chuck Levin's Washington Music Center) and I try to give him my business. But for anyone who is not fortunate enough to have a local salesperson they trust, I'd recommend Beaver without hesitation.
In the case of the Sterling, I dealt with Beaver personally. He cut me a deal for being a civil servant. We even chatted in agreement that the color I bought (Trans Green) was way cool and how strange it was that more people didn't buy it. Came away feeling good about the deal, the bass, and BC.
At this point, I've established a close relationship with a salesman at a local establishment (Brian Meader at Chuck Levin's Washington Music Center) and I try to give him my business. But for anyone who is not fortunate enough to have a local salesperson they trust, I'd recommend Beaver without hesitation.
I ordered a bass from Bass Central a few months ago. There were no pictures of the bass I ordered anywhere as it didn't exist in the configuration I ordered yet. I got an email from GH yesterday telling my that the bass was shipped from the factory and is on it's way to Bass Central. I guess it came in today, cause I got home and there is an email from Ronnie with 2 pictures. Wanna see them? Of course you do, here's a link:
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=345279
Anyways, that's what I call customer service. I request pictures, and they take them. Gotta love BC. I know I do.
Of course you do, here's a link:http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=345279
Anyways, that's what I call customer service. I request pictures, and they take them. Gotta love BC. I know I do.
I got my Warwick Thumb 5-string from Bass Central. Beaver helped me with the decision to buy a Warwick. He was never pushy; just answered my questions. Great transaction!!
Andy Brown
Commercial User
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Beaver is a class act all the way. I can't tell you enough how I appreciate is patience and flexibility.
Thanks for the Sadowsky Hybrid PJ4! I'll definately come back to you for my YY!
Thanks for the Sadowsky Hybrid PJ4! I'll definately come back to you for my YY!
I've had several dealings with BC. I bought a new Spector Czech 5 from Gard when he was there. I've also purchased a cab or two, and a double gig from BC. When I made a trip to FLA a few years ago, that was a must stop, and I got to chat with Gard a bit despite how busy he was. After not dealing with BC for a while (not for any reason, it just happened that way), I found myself on the phone with Mike the other day making arrangements to get a Sadowsky Metro RV5. All of my dealings have been great with BC.
Man, one of the things I miss most about my former gig was getting to "hang" with bassists all the time. It was definitely a good day when you were in man!
Mike is a great guy, he was only there for about a month before I left, but I still talk to him at least 1-2 times a week now, and always look forward to our conversations! They are all still a great bunch, we're glad to have them as a dealer.
Man, one of the things I miss most about my former gig was getting to "hang" with bassists all the time. It was definitely a good day when you were in man!
Mike is a great guy, he was only there for about a month before I left, but I still talk to him at least 1-2 times a week now, and always look forward to our conversations! They are all still a great bunch, we're glad to have them as a dealer.
Gard who do I make the Check out to???
So far, so good! Mike's been helping me. I put in the order today, gets processed today, and gets shipped today! Thanks for all the help! Now the wait... :\
Hands down the guys at Basscentral are some of the coolest cats around... 
Seriously everythime I go up there I get treated like a person not a dollar bill. They let me poke around and try everything I can get my paws on. The last time I was there Grasshopper was working on a Saturday (
) I was picking up my Lakland JO 4. Scott, KC and I hung around for a bit, then Scott remembered that he had an MTD similar to the one I have on order and forced me to play it right out of the box.. I couldnt sleep that night.. Thanks Scott.. 
Keep it up guys and I will be "forced" to be a customer for life..
Seriously everythime I go up there I get treated like a person not a dollar bill. They let me poke around and try everything I can get my paws on. The last time I was there Grasshopper was working on a Saturday (
) I was picking up my Lakland JO 4. Scott, KC and I hung around for a bit, then Scott remembered that he had an MTD similar to the one I have on order and forced me to play it right out of the box.. I couldnt sleep that night.. Thanks Scott.. Keep it up guys and I will be "forced" to be a customer for life..
Solid, solid experience. The bass is brand new and in the box, and it got here very quickly from Florida. The staff's been nothing but helpful, and I'm glad I brought my business here instead of MusiciansFriend. Oh yeah, the talkbass discout is great! My next purchase will be from these guys, too.
Thanks y'all!
Thanks y'all!
