REDLAWMAN Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 I've just had the most bizarre encounter on the telephone with Mark at Bass Direct in Warwick. I 'phoned up with a view to spending close to £2,000 on two new Mesa-Boogie cabs. In a nutshell, he talked over me constantly, effectively 'slagged-off' Mesa- Boogie, Markbass and Barefaced cabs: told me I wanted a Bergantino NV 412 to go with my Littlemark THEN HUNG-UP ON ME.....!! Clearly not in need of the business...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MythSte Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 I'm pretty sure Mark is a member here so hopefully we can hear what he has to say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
51m0n Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 Wow, weird, doesnt sound anything like the experience I've had with Mark... Wonder whats up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poptart Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 Hi Sorry - my phone died, cordless and all that technology...........my apologies but I did not have a number to get back you on. Regards Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDLAWMAN Posted December 21, 2010 Author Share Posted December 21, 2010 Bizarrely co-incidental in that it happened precisely after the point I asked you very nicely to please not talk over me, Mark, but in any event, apology accepted. You did, however, almost persuade me to buy the Berg' Mark and yes, I would like to come over to Warwick to play it once I can get down from this Welsh hill... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbass Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 (edited) He just talked you out of spending £2000 because in HIS opinion the Berggies are better AND you will save money. What's so bad about this??? It is HIS shop and HIS opinions so just take them on board as with everything else in life, not everyone will agree. I've had quite a lot of dealings with Mark and he's never bullied me (or spoken over me) into buying anything I didn't want and has always offered his opinion on gear. I've taken some on board, and some I have not. Go figure. Maybe you caught him on off day? Edited December 21, 2010 by dbass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poptart Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 (edited) [quote name='REDLAWMAN' post='1065687' date='Dec 21 2010, 02:20 PM']Bizarrely co-incidental in that it happened precisely after the point I asked you very nicely to please not talk over me, Mark, but in any event, apology accepted. You did, however, almost persuade me to buy the Berg' Mark and yes, I would like to come over to Warwick to play it once I can get down from this Welsh hill...[/quote] There is no accounting for my phone - this is not the first time it has happened, it is quite embarrassing to be honest! A new phone is on my Christmas wish list ;-) Mark PS - When the snow has cleared it would be great to spend some time whizzing around a few cabs, incidentally there is a new Genz 115 cab coming out in February that looks very interesting - here - [url="http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Genz_Benz_Uber_Cabs.html"]http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_sp..._Uber_Cabs.html[/url] PPS - I tend to talk a lot when I get excited Edited December 21, 2010 by poptart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbass Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 Damn you Mark... 1 x 15 + 2 x 12 *drools* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDLAWMAN Posted December 21, 2010 Author Share Posted December 21, 2010 I look forward to it Mark and appreciate you taking the time to respond: I'll call you in the New Year. Merry Christmas... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartelby Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 I had a pleasant enough conversation with Mark on the phone yesterday. I did get the impression he's a little stressed by the situation with sending out orders at the moment. Probably the busiest time of the year compounded by the weather delaying stuff. Good luck with all that Mark! Have a good christmas. Hopefully I'll see you next week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poptart Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 [quote name='bartelby' post='1065712' date='Dec 21 2010, 02:38 PM']I had a pleasant enough conversation with Mark on the phone yesterday. I did get the impression he's a little stressed by the situation with sending out orders at the moment. Probably the busiest time of the year compounded by the weather delaying stuff. Good luck with all that Mark! Have a good christmas. Hopefully I'll see you next week![/quote] It is chaos at the moment - too much going on and the snow is really not helping. All good fun though! Mark PS - It has been two tears now since I opened the shop! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil.i.stein Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 and the lesson is.. don't always presume your perception of events is 100% accurate. and don't slag people off in public until you are certain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raggy Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 [quote name='poptart' post='1065701' date='Dec 21 2010, 02:30 PM']incidentally there is a new Genz 115 cab coming out in February that looks very interesting - here - [url="http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Genz_Benz_Uber_Cabs.html"]http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_sp..._Uber_Cabs.html[/url][/quote] I'm quite excited about these Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer61 Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 [quote name='poptart' post='1065722' date='Dec 21 2010, 02:47 PM']PS - It has been two tears now since I opened the shop![/quote] More than two with the amount I spent there!!! Anyway thanks for the GB advice you gave me, I'm loving the gear. Happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 I've learnt one thing from this thread. I couldn't work in retail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 I've always found Mesa gear to have been a bit naff...looks like you've been done a favour! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
51m0n Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 [quote name='poptart' post='1065701' date='Dec 21 2010, 02:30 PM']PPS - I tend to talk a lot when I get excited [/quote] Yeah, this sounds like Mark in the best possible way! Happy Christmas chap, hope its a killer time for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetera Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 [quote name='Chris2112' post='1065788' date='Dec 21 2010, 03:38 PM']I've always found Mesa gear to have been a bit naff...looks like you've been done a favour![/quote] The more recent stuff maybe.... but you can'tt deny the quality of the older EV loaded 'Diesel' cabs ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantherairsoft Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 Mark is a very knowledgable chap who is a pleasure to deal with. I've dealt with Bass Direct on many occasions and I'd never say Mark would deliberately talk over anyone. I'm sure Mark himself will agree that he does get a 'little' passionate about his products when he gets going (which I must add is a good thing!) and he does know a good bass tone. As such he will often point people towards alternate products if he thinks they would be worth you trying before commiting to a large purchase... and he is a fan of those Berg's. Nice to see this has already come to a positive result Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 [quote name='cetera' post='1065807' date='Dec 21 2010, 03:48 PM']The more recent stuff maybe.... but you can'tt deny the quality of the older EV loaded 'Diesel' cabs ...[/quote] Well, they wouldn't be the top of my "to own" list, Cetera... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantherairsoft Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 [quote name='cetera' post='1065807' date='Dec 21 2010, 03:48 PM']The more recent stuff maybe.... but you can'tt deny the quality of the older EV loaded 'Diesel' cabs ...[/quote] [quote name='Chris2112' post='1065842' date='Dec 21 2010, 04:02 PM']Well, they wouldn't be the top of my "to own" list, Cetera...[/quote] They were badass though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdy Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 Nothing beats Bergs for me. And I spent a lot of time and money realising that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetera Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 [quote name='Chris2112' post='1065842' date='Dec 21 2010, 04:02 PM']Well, they wouldn't be the top of my "to own" list, Cetera...[/quote] Fair enough, each to their own... You do play an Ashdown though.... j/k! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 [quote name='cetera' post='1065857' date='Dec 21 2010, 04:12 PM']Fair enough, each to their own... You do play an Ashdown though.... j/k![/quote] One word. Fire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 [quote name='birdy' post='1065855' date='Dec 21 2010, 04:10 PM']Nothing beats Bergs for me. And I spent a lot of time and money realising that.[/quote] Isn't that the truth?! The Bergs must be the most stable part of the setup that Birdy's ever had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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