casapete Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 (edited) I got an email this morning which included deals on subscribing to Bass Player magazine. I don't know the mag or how much it usually costs, but the deals seem reasonable for both print and digital versions. Just thought it may be of interest to some folk on here. https://www.magazinesdirect.com/az-magazines/6936369/bass-player-uk-magazine-subscription.thtml EDIT *** It would seem that the offer of 52% off has now changed to a worse deal - apologies. Edited May 4, 2022 by casapete Update Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toneknob Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 It's £4.99 in the shops, so £2.50 doesn't sound too bad. Possibly worth bearing in mind it's not what used to be US Bass Player magazine, but what used to be UK-based Bass Guitar Magazine. Something happened at the publisher level to disappear the US mag (now entirely online at https://bassmagazine.com/) and replace the title with the UK mag. Horses for courses though obviously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 I've not bought it for ages. I used to have a sub but it all got a bit samey. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 Compared to what I used to pay for magazines, I'd say it's very reasonable - oh and you get to read my column every month too! 6 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 44 minutes ago, Dood said: Compared to what I used to pay for magazines, I'd say it's very reasonable - oh and you get to read my column every month too! And very good it is too, I eagerly anticipate where the first “shut your pie-hole” will raise its head. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 7 minutes ago, Lozz196 said: And very good it is too, I eagerly anticipate where the first “shut your pie-hole” will raise its head. Gonna need that on a T-Shirt before too long ha ha! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toneknob Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 1 hour ago, Dood said: you get to read my column every month too! excellent! which one is yours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barking Spiders Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 IMO Razzle is much better VFM. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 Was tempted at £2.50 an issue (although I remember getting quite bored with it before I quit my sub 8 or so years ago)...just checked on the offer again after looking yesterday and they are now doing 5 issues for £5 and I can cancel at any time, so worth a punt I reckon. Could not find Razzle but they have some great Tractor publications... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 5 hours ago, toneknob said: excellent! which one is yours? The Last Note. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJPJ Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 Just signed up - £5 per quarter for print and digital is a bit of a no brainer. I bought an annual digital subscription to Bass Player (US) over Christmas and never read it as I want the UK version that has £ and local relevance. Was only £12 so no major deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagman Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 I have all The Bassist UK magazines from the 1990’s - 2000’s I have found them very useful over the years/decades Also like the written content was a different flavor to US Bass Player mag 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubit Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 10 hours ago, yorks5stringer said: Could not find Razzle but they have some great Tractor publications.. I used to like tractors but now...........oh forget it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 That’s very good value Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 On 02/05/2022 at 12:46, toneknob said: It's £4.99 in the shops, so £2.50 doesn't sound too bad. Possibly worth bearing in mind it's not what used to be US Bass Player magazine, but what used to be UK-based Bass Guitar Magazine. Something happened at the publisher level to disappear the US mag (now entirely online at https://bassmagazine.com/) and replace the title with the UK mag. Horses for courses though obviously. Maybe I’m being thick but that link says £3.62 for the print issue that’s in the shops at 4.99? Not sure the digital issue is capable of being equalised for price since printing and delivery are way more expensive than digital availability. Im happy with 3.62 for print Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 8 hours ago, Bagman said: Also like the written content was a different flavor to US Bass Player mag Indeed. Two countries separated by a common language 😏 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJPJ Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 48 minutes ago, Geek99 said: Maybe I’m being thick but that link says £3.62 for the print issue that’s in the shops at 4.99? Not sure the digital issue is capable of being equalised for price since printing and delivery are way more expensive than digital availability. Im happy with 3.62 for print MagazinesDirect have a £5 for 5 issues if you search - I can’t find it now so either it’s been removed or my cookies are doing their job! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casapete Posted May 4, 2022 Author Share Posted May 4, 2022 2 hours ago, Geek99 said: Maybe I’m being thick but that link says £3.62 for the print issue that’s in the shops at 4.99? Not sure the digital issue is capable of being equalised for price since printing and delivery are way more expensive than digital availability. Im happy with 3.62 for print I think the prices have now been altered from what was originally on offer - a 52% saving. 😡 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 2 hours ago, CJPJ said: MagazinesDirect have a £5 for 5 issues if you search - I can’t find it now so either it’s been removed or my cookies are doing their job! Thats what I got there seem to be different offers depending on how many times you visit the site.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toneknob Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 7 hours ago, Geek99 said: Maybe I’m being thick but that link says £3.62 for the print issue that’s in the shops at 4.99? Not sure the digital issue is capable of being equalised for price since printing and delivery are way more expensive than digital availability. Im happy with 3.62 for print Yep, same here. It was definitely £2.50 when I first looked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toneknob Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 6 hours ago, Mykesbass said: Indeed. Two countries separated by a common language 😏 Absolutely, and (apologies if this steps on anyone's toes) the US version of BP, and its current online version, I find is the better read. But I'll still read both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikNik Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 I'm loving the front cover of the latest edition..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 2 minutes ago, NikNik said: I'm loving the front cover of the latest edition..... She's really cool, just stands there and what she plays just fits the sound exactly. No filler and no poncing around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 I used mags direct and got 5£ for 5 postal issues then the 3.62 price above but I’ll cancel then and go direct to the mag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Brooks Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 On 02/05/2022 at 12:46, toneknob said: It's £4.99 in the shops, so £2.50 doesn't sound too bad. Possibly worth bearing in mind it's not what used to be US Bass Player magazine, but what used to be UK-based Bass Guitar Magazine. Something happened at the publisher level to disappear the US mag (now entirely online at https://bassmagazine.com/) and replace the title with the UK mag. Horses for courses though obviously. 'Twas the other way around....UK publisher bought out US publisher, inherited Bass Player....both mags ran alongside each other geographically...decision to amalgamate and keep one title...which is now Bass Player....with many of their previous US writers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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