Sibob Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 They are 'new' it seems.....zero feedback, but some good prices on some bits and pieces [url="http://stores.ebay.co.uk/bassguitarpartsdirectuk"]http://stores.ebay.co.uk/bassguitarpartsdirectuk[/url] Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budget bassist Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 everyone has to start somewhere i guess. Looks like they literally just started up a couple of days ago, got some decent stuff there too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerdragon Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 I'm thinking about ordering a badass 11 from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickster Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 (edited) There is also a web site I found a couple of weeks ago [url="http://www.bassguitarpartsdirect.co.uk/"]http://www.bassguitarpartsdirect.co.uk/[/url] and added it to the Repairs and Technical Issues section. They appear to have a large range of Bridges and Machineheads. Edited July 5, 2008 by Rickster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarPig Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 I found this site the other day, was going to order a jazz control plate from them, but decided against it for now. They seem to sell some good items. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 There's not many people do bass extenders in the uk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 A bit rich calling themselves 'bassguitarpartsdirect'... they have nothing that fits a Warwick. 'fendertypethingsareus' more like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Dave Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 [quote name='warwickhunt' post='233899' date='Jul 7 2008, 07:29 AM']A bit rich calling themselves 'bassguitarpartsdirect'... they have nothing that fits a Warwick. 'fendertypethingsareus' more like [/quote] One bonus of Fender ownwership is the range and availability of after market parts , and I presume a business worth its salt - esp if it's new - will concentrate on selling stuff it knows will fly off the shelves. Besides - Warwick owners insist their basses are so good I'm surprised they'd need upgrades Of course , you have a point though. Hope this lot will expand the range as business picks up and become a good first stop baseline for our little shopping trips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnylager Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 (edited) [quote name='Dr.Dave' post='233902' date='Jul 7 2008, 07:49 AM']Besides - Warwick owners insist their basses are so good I'm surprised they'd need upgrades [/quote] Maybe some scented rubbing waxes though.... /runs/ Edited July 7, 2008 by johnnylager Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickster Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 It's good to see a that there is finally someone in the UK just specialising in Bass parts, it would be nice to see them do well. It will also make a nice change not having to ship parts in and wait over two weeks for them turn up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayfan Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 [quote name='warwickhunt' post='233899' date='Jul 7 2008, 07:29 AM']A bit rich calling themselves 'bassguitarpartsdirect'... they have nothing that fits a Warwick. 'fendertypethingsareus' more like [/quote] It's for all the Fender owners whose basses ship with inferior hardware. Relax and rub in some more wax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 [quote name='stingrayfan' post='234529' date='Jul 7 2008, 09:40 PM']It's for all the Fender owners whose basses ship with inferior hardware. Relax and rub in some more wax. [/quote] Wax... rub in... has someone been telling tales it's not true, whatever evidence is provided Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickster Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 [quote name='warwickhunt' post='233899' date='Jul 7 2008, 07:29 AM']A bit rich calling themselves 'bassguitarpartsdirect'... they have nothing that fits a Warwick. 'fendertypethingsareus' more like [/quote] Do Schaller M4's fit a Warwick? as it looks like they have listed some Schaller machineheads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 [quote name='warwickhunt' post='233899' date='Jul 7 2008, 07:29 AM']A bit rich calling themselves 'bassguitarpartsdirect'... they have nothing that fits a Warwick. 'fendertypethingsareus' more like [/quote] Not true, Everything there will fit a Dion, given the right amount of routing, drilling, filling and hammering Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 [quote name='Dr.Dave' post='233902' date='Jul 7 2008, 07:49 AM']One bonus of Fender ownwership is the range and availability of after market parts[/quote] Not to mention the fact that they're so desperately needed. If Leo had got the things right in the first place, there wouldn't be any market for that stuff. Then again, I suppose it does give Hondo owners something to aspire to... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prosebass Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 We all know whats gonna happen and I'm as guilty as anyone. Its very easy to open up trade links with the far east and import good inexpensive spares. As more do it the competition increases and the margins are squeezed. Lower margins means bigger economies of scale are needed and that means only the big guys can operate as they will get credit and sell parts alongside everything else, a good example is Thoman. The profit on the "fender" style bridges will be about £3-£4.00 so imagine how many you need to sell everyday to make a living from it. I have a friend who has a successful ebay guitar and bass parts store and he holds approx £50,000 in stock..... and has 30 years experience in the industry. For these type of enterprises to be viable you need large capitalization and you may not see a return for a year or so. On the other hand if they are able to get it running without it needing to pay the bills for a few months then good luck to them and they should be supported as the service and personal touch is generally better from smaller enterprises. Long term few survive, as for me personally I'll be sticking to building basses and I am leaving selling parts to others. At those prices I may even get some parts for my own builds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted July 15, 2008 Author Share Posted July 15, 2008 Well I just purchased some pickup from them yesterday (monday 14th), so we'll see how they get on! Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El_JimBob Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 (edited) Ah jeez, i thought this was a [i]proper[/i] shop - everything they have appears to be 'auction only'.... *talking about the ebay site* Edited July 17, 2008 by El_JimBob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul, the Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 (edited) [quote name='johnnylager' post='233907' date='Jul 7 2008, 08:12 AM'][quote name='Dr.Dave' post='233902' date='Jul 7 2008, 07:49 AM'] Besides - Warwick owners insist their basses are so good I'm surprised they'd need upgrades [/quote] Maybe some scented rubbing waxes though.... /runs/[/quote] *snerk* Edited July 17, 2008 by paul, the Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budget bassist Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Hmm let us know how their service is, i'm thinking of buying a badass III from them at some point, they seem fairly cheap, though i'm not entirely sure what the going rate for them is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickster Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 [quote name='budget bassist' post='242182' date='Jul 17 2008, 09:33 PM']Hmm let us know how their service is, i'm thinking of buying a badass III from them at some point, they seem fairly cheap, though i'm not entirely sure what the going rate for them is[/quote] Usually find them going for around £70.00 for chrome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budget bassist Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 hmm, not a bad starting price at all then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 (edited) [quote name='Rickster' post='235941' date='Jul 9 2008, 06:06 PM']Do Schaller M4's fit a Warwick? as it looks like they have listed some Schaller machineheads.[/quote] [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250267878716"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...em=250267878716[/url] Without wishing to pour cold water on the operation, Thomann have Schaller M4 machines for less than the starting price of their auctions, never mind where the final price might end up. [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/schaller_m4a_ebassmechanik.htm"]http://www.thomann.de/gb/schaller_m4a_ebassmechanik.htm[/url] That's nothing compared to what they'd like to get for them: [url="http://www.bassguitarpartsdirect.co.uk/shopdisplayproducts.asp?id=25&cat=Schallar+2x2+Bass+Machines"]http://www.bassguitarpartsdirect.co.uk/sho...2+Bass+Machines[/url] I appreciate that it's tough to get started, and even tougher to compete against the buying power of a large, well established company. Edited July 18, 2008 by neepheid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted July 18, 2008 Author Share Posted July 18, 2008 Well I got hold of my Dimarzio UltraJazzes from these guys (after a little cock-up on my behalf) yesterday, and I have to say, I couldn't be happier!! The price was great (£35 cheaper than allparts) They were VERY quickly delivered The customer service / correspondence was fast and very helpful I think perhaps Thomann only have two of those boxes ticked? Perhaps just the first one!? BIN's are also only available to people who have feedback over 15? is that right?.....I think its in the pipeline for these guys as soon as that happens. There was no 'bidding' on my item...the price stayed the same! Anyway, highly recommended! Cheers Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe_bass Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 [quote name='Sibob' post='242569' date='Jul 18 2008, 11:50 AM']The customer service / correspondence was fast and very helpful[/quote] As long as they really try to keep that up and the fast delivery then they should be alright. I emailed Thoman weeks ago regarding a Sandberg that I loved the look of. Didn't hear anything back from them and that plus my little ordeal with one of their big competitors has made me very sure that I will not be trying to order anything from Germany again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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