They're 20 minutes away from me and I've been to their store, so I can attest that they actually do exist 
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Should I trust basscentral?
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NicJimBass
Flossin'? I thought your name was Munson!
Haven't bought anything from them, but visited the store while I was in FL a few years ago. They have an unbelievable selection, and allowed me and the group of bass players I was with to play anything we wanted, for as long as we wanted without hassling us or trying to make a sale. Got some free swag and took a couple pics with Beaver. They have earned my business, although I've not been able to buy anything from them just yet.
They're anything but a scam. I've purchased 3 basses and an amp from them. I've been to the store twice, great shopping experience. Their prices are good too.
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Beaver and Grasshopper will do you right. The only thing to do is check the website and make sure it says its still in stock. They will leave pictures of recently sold pieces up so you can see what else they may be able to get for you at some point.
tom
tom
I purchased both, my 'Ray 4HP & Bongo 6HS thru them with excellent service. If I wanted another production bass guitar, I would go thru them, period.
The store is smaller looking than you'd expect, but the vibe inside is awesome! It's a toy store for bass players, and you'll want to hang out there all day. And, you never know who will walk through the door! Beaver and Grasshopper are two truly great guys, very knowledgeable, and super nice. The store will be a must-stop anytime I'm in the Orlando area.
I don't want to leave out the rest of the staff, they are all great, very helpful, and go the extra mile for the customers. This is the way it's supposed to be....Beaver, if you see this, know that you have a fan for life!
I don't want to leave out the rest of the staff, they are all great, very helpful, and go the extra mile for the customers. This is the way it's supposed to be....Beaver, if you see this, know that you have a fan for life!
I've purchased from them a number of times and they are awesome to deal with. Beaver is known to give very reasonable deals. A picture of me with my Ken Smith that I got from them 10+ years ago is still on their site somewhere 
Hate to say it, but all of the above is totaly.......true! 
I spent a couple hours there back in '05 and bought a great Rick Turner bass for my trouble.
I spent a couple hours there back in '05 and bought a great Rick Turner bass for my trouble.
I've still never ordered from them, but have been checking their website for years. Always a lot to drool over. If they ever update it I hope they keep the amount of pictures the same.
I bought the 55-02 that's still in my avatar (the bass is long gone though 
) from them. Based on that experience, I have only good to say.
) from them. Based on that experience, I have only good to say.
Bought my Roasted Stingray from them. Great service, good prices, and the packing and shipping was above average.
I agree about the corny website. Apparently it was done in 2003 and hasnt been updated since.
If they read this I am a web developer in my spare time. Maybe work out a trade?
Check out janedarensbourg.com
I agree about the corny website. Apparently it was done in 2003 and hasnt been updated since.
If they read this I am a web developer in my spare time. Maybe work out a trade?
Check out janedarensbourg.com
Just Thumpin'
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Absolutely. They are one of our largest volume Dealers and all of my interactions with them have always been first rate...
Jason
Jason
I purchased several basses from BassCentral and they are straight up guys there. Their website isn't always up to date, so you might see a bass on their site but when you call, it's already sold. However, they may have another similar one. I usually either call or email and ask what they have available (of a certain brand, etc.) and they'll usually email back a list of what they have. Mention that you're a TB member and I think they still give a little extra discount. I've always gotten fair deals from them.
Bought a Wal from them and a Hofner. The hofner had a neck issue and they took it back with no hassle at all. Great Guys.
They've been advertising On TB as long as I have been a member here. That probably stands for something in terms of their rep.
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I've been dealing with them for a little over 2 years now. Great company to work with. I have bought a total of 5 basses from them and they have always treated me right!
The first bass was the Breast Cancer Awareness bass that was made for me by the Music Man company. They ended up donating 100% of the money they would have made off of that bass to our Relay for Life team because my wife had just been diagnosed with breast cancer. At that time I had never purchased a thing from them. Beaver did that simply out of kindness as what not asked to do so. Needless to say, they have my business for life. Same as Music Man ans since they are Music Man's largest dealer, they are who I order all of my Music Man basses from.
The first bass was the Breast Cancer Awareness bass that was made for me by the Music Man company. They ended up donating 100% of the money they would have made off of that bass to our Relay for Life team because my wife had just been diagnosed with breast cancer. At that time I had never purchased a thing from them. Beaver did that simply out of kindness as what not asked to do so. Needless to say, they have my business for life. Same as Music Man ans since they are Music Man's largest dealer, they are who I order all of my Music Man basses from.
Bass Central and Bass Northwest are the most reputable companies in the industry, despite the fact that both their websites are straight out of 1994. I love looking at both sites, takes me back to when the internet was in it's infancy. I was around when both of those sites started. I'm old.
I would add a few more (limited number) of dealers but agree.
BC is a great company to deal with...I bought my first 2 Lakies from Bass NW and also could not have been happier!
I too remember the days of slow internet and simple web sites....
all of this talk is making me wonder about my business web site...maybe it is time for an update!
