silky13 Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Help! I'm going to work in Amsterdam next week for 2years. Back a few times a month, but I need to get myself a bass out there for practice ASAP. Anyone know best place to go!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UglyDog Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 No idea, but can I just say that I am immensely jealous? Amsterdam is probably my favourite city in the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicko Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Not convinced there's a huge choice, and my experience of most stuff in Holland is more pricey than London. I dont mean to be flippant but your best bet might be Eurostar to St Pancras, then a short trip to the Bass Gallery or Wunjo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coilte Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 [quote name='Nicko' timestamp='1423833897' post='2689502'] I dont mean to be flippant but your best bet might be Eurostar to St Pancras, then a short trip to the Bass Gallery or Wunjo. [/quote] ...or buy one here on BC and have it shipped to your new address. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Steve Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 An old drummer mate lives there. I'll ask if he knows of anywhere. I also echo the envy. Back in my full-time touring days we used to start and end tours in Amsterdam because the drummer and FOH sound man lived there. It's a wonderful place and the Dutch are terrific people, you will enjoy your time there immensely. It's just a shame so many people can't think beyond the red lights and coffee houses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 [quote name='UglyDog' timestamp='1423832369' post='2689481'] Amsterdam is probably my favourite city in the world. [/quote] And mine. [quote name='Bassman Steve' timestamp='1423835556' post='2689534'] It's just a shame so many people can't think beyond the red lights and coffee houses. [/quote] Quite. There are also some great museums and art galleries, apparently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sifi2112 Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Dirk Witte & Sacksioni have been going a long time but not sure about bass ... Or Get the train to The Hague & go to Rock Palace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natjag Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 There is a good shop in Hilversum, which is a one train (and a few stops) from Amsterdam. http://www.connectionbult.com/wp/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 (edited) [quote name='natjag' timestamp='1423841193' post='2689618'] There is a good shop in Hilversum, which is a one train (and a few stops) from Amsterdam. http://www.connectionbult.com/wp/ [/quote] A Sire Marcus Miller sig Bass.€429.00 http://www.connectionbult.com/wp/?page_id=548#!/Marcus-Miller-V7-Bass-by-Sire/p/47041076/category=3988188 Full spec here from the makers site, well worth checking out. 18 volt pre-amp Jazz style Bass. http://www.sire-guitarsmall.com/index.php/bass-guitars/v7/sire-bass-guitar-v7.html Edited February 13, 2015 by lowdown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Schoen Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Dijkman is another good store in Amsterdam. Haarlem is only 20 minutes away by train and near the station there are two stores: Alphenaar and Music Maniacs.Music Maniacs don't have many basses though. What kind of bass do you need? I am close to Amsterdam and have a G&L Tribute L-2000 that I hardly use; you could borrow that one for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1423835974' post='2689541'] There are also some great museums and art galleries, apparently. [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ancient Mariner Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Has anyone else thought *Thomann* yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silky13 Posted February 14, 2015 Author Share Posted February 14, 2015 Guys thanks so much for your help! I got a lot of places to visit! :-) so looking forward to getting out there... I put my notice into current employer 3weeks ago, 1more week to go. Been the longest month in my life!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merello Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 [quote name='John Schoen' timestamp='1423850986' post='2689769'] Dijkman is another good store in Amsterdam. Haarlem is only 20 minutes away by train and near the station there are two stores: Alphenaar and Music Maniacs.Music Maniacs don't have many basses though. What kind of bass do you need? I am close to Amsterdam and have a G&L Tribute L-2000 that I hardly use; you could borrow that one for a while. [/quote] Deserves a wee round of applause. Well played Sir! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silky13 Posted February 14, 2015 Author Share Posted February 14, 2015 [quote name='merello' timestamp='1423944420' post='2690773'] Deserves a wee round of applause. Well played Sir! [/quote] An absolute gent! I've taken him up on the offer! Looking forward to going even more now! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 [quote name='John Schoen' timestamp='1423850986' post='2689769'] I am close to Amsterdam and have a G&L Tribute L-2000 that I hardly use; you could borrow that one for a while. [/quote] [quote name='merello' timestamp='1423944420' post='2690773'] Deserves a wee round of applause. Well played Sir! [/quote] [quote name='silky13' timestamp='1423946719' post='2690812'] An absolute gent! I've taken him up on the offer! Looking forward to going even more now! :-) [/quote] Mad props to Mr Schoen! Isn't BC a great place, really? My faith in human beans is restored!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Schoen Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Thank you, gentlemen. The G&L is not really my sound but I decided to keep it in case I could use a modern sounding bass. I just thought that it would be better that silky13 could have some fun with it than leave it to collect dust. Basses are meant to be played and I like to help people when I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Sam Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 [quote name='John Schoen' timestamp='1423951198' post='2690894'] Thank you, gentlemen. The G&L is not really my sound but I decided to keep it in case I could use a modern sounding bass. I just thought that it would be better that silky13 could have some fun with it than leave it to collect dust. Basses are meant to be played and I like to help people when I can. [/quote] What a dude. Respect Sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 What a generous offer. Totally what I would expect - great country, great people. I go every year - have done for the past few years - not so much the 'fleshpots' of Amsterdam but more the 'plant pots' of Amsterdam. I've found the Dutch to be the friendliest and nicest people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 [url="http://www.bassmatters.nl/en"]Bassmatters[/url] in Njimegen? Dunno what the trip there from Amsterdam will be like - just hoying it in the mix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tredders Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1423995553' post='2691200'] [url="http://www.bassmatters.nl/en"]Bassmatters[/url] in Njimegen? Dunno what the trip there from Amsterdam will be like - just hoying it in the mix. [/quote] I was just about to say the same thing. I used to get the train from Schiphol to Nijmegen with work - I think it's about an hour an a half, and Bassmatters is walking distance from the train station. Trust me. I've done it. Many times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 [quote name='Bassman Steve' timestamp='1423835556' post='2689534'] An old drummer mate lives there. I'll ask if he knows of anywhere. I also echo the envy. Back in my full-time touring days we used to start and end tours in Amsterdam because the drummer and FOH sound man lived there. It's a wonderful place and the Dutch are terrific people, you will enjoy your time there immensely. It's just a shame so many people can't think beyond the red lights and coffee houses. [/quote] Not a chap called Deni was it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matski Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1423995553' post='2691200'] [url="http://www.bassmatters.nl/en"]Bassmatters[/url] in Njimegen? Dunno what the trip there from Amsterdam will be like - just hoying it in the mix. [/quote] THIS! +1000! Paul who runs Bassmatters is THE man for bass in the Netherlands. Nijmegen is about an hour's drive south from Amsterdam (or take the train, if you won't have a car there). I spent 10 years living in Amsterdam and while Dijkmann and Dirk Witte are okay for odds and sods - cables and the like - if you really want to visit a shop purely dedicated to bass, it has to be Bassmatters. However, if you want to buy second-hand, then I recommend www.marktplaats.nl - the Dutch equivalent of Gumtree/eBay/whatever. You can buy pretty much anything on Marktplaats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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