allighatt0r Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 I managed to get to the Bass Gallery in London on Saturday, and, although i only managed to get my hands on one rumble plank (it's hard when you're brothers going into a shop and wanting to play the bass, the shop owner seems to be confused when you both want to try things) But nevertheless, it really impressed me. It was one of these: I knew I had seen it before, it was sort of previewed in the Jan/Feb Bass Guitar magazine, where most of the info (as far as i can tell) was just copied and pasted from the Zoot myspace... Anyway, what i'm getting at is has anyone else tried one of these, who else are selling them, and is the £450 he quoted a good price? (i saw over his shoulder on the computers price list the numbers 350 and 500, so i'm guessing that's the price range he's allowed to sell at...) Is it worth trying to make a trip to the Zoot headquarters in essex? or is it just a sort of factory, not a visitors place? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 Zoot / Bass Merchant is always worth a visit. You're not [i]that[/i] far away. At £450, If you liked the Performer, then why not go for it. Mike and Darren don't normally have that many S/H Zoot instruments around. Last time I went there were a total of 3. A Funkmeister V for about £2200 A couple of Chaser / Performers for about £700 - £900 They DO have other brands in stock new, plus I've seen S/H Warwicks, Ibanez, Conklin, Fender etc. etc. Don't get talking to Mike or you'll end up taking out a second mortgage for some custom beauty or another!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 full marks to mike. class guy- sold me an amp last year at under trade price. why? i dont know, but its mine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allighatt0r Posted May 21, 2008 Author Share Posted May 21, 2008 How much does a kidney sell for these days? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blink Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 +1 for Zoot and the Bass Merchant. I have 3 Zoots and they are fantastic basses. Well worth a visit but you might want to leave your credit card in the car!! N Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 Mike has always been a true gent to me, gets all my "new" business and repairs etc. Trust him 100% - nothing's too much trouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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