Hello! My name is Dave Troke, and I’m and alcoholic. Joking!!! I’ve been playing bass for about 19 years now. It all started up in the midlands in a little place called Hinckley (remember your locking wheel nuts if you ever visit), where someone introduced me to the recorder. After getting frustrated with this instrument.. read more →
It’s hard to believe that the Mr Big of bass is 60. SIXTY!!! If you’ve seen Billy play lately, you’ll know he’s still got the tone and poise of a young stallion. And this is in no small part down to his use and development of his trusty, and very bespoke, signature Yamaha Attitude bass... read more →
Please note that due to our attendance at the London Bass Guitar Show this weekend, our showroom will be CLOSED on Thursday 28th Feb and will re-open on Tuesday 5th March. NB: We can now announce that we will be joined on our stand by none other than Jens Ritter for a 'Meet the Maker'.. read more →
*POSTPONED* Sorry. Ill health forces last-minute postponement. A rescheduled date will be organised shortly Here’s a chance to come to a clinic and learn new techniques, such as Double Thumbing. Alex Lofoco is a pro bass player from Italy and is on a European clinic tour. Bass Gear are proud to support Alex and we.. read more →
We hope you can make it down to see our stand this year. We will certainly have some tasty bass gear on show, plus a few ‘Show Only’ bargains. But if you can tear yourself away from our stand, you might like to catch some of the bass supremos that are playing live or holding.. read more →
G’day everyone! I’m Jim Reece and I’m a 25 year old freelance bass guitarist from North West London! I’ve been playing since 2000 and have done over 2500 gigs since I was 14. Originally, like many other kids, I started out on piano when I was six then started trumpet when I was 10. I.. read more →
The Institute, Ernie Ball and Bass Guitar Magazine unveil 2013 Bass Guitar Scholarships worth over £8,000 The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance, Ernie Ball Musicman and Bass Guitar Magazine are proud to announce the launch of the 2013 bass guitar scholarships programme. These sought after scholarships are for study on the Institute’s world-renowned one year.. read more →
Just in from Markbass UK. Used for one-off shows. The Jeff Berlin combo was actually used by Jeff Berlin. All in perfect working order and full warranty. These will not be around for long. As pictured here: Big Bang at £539 (SRP £815) LM Tube 500 at £499 (SRP £803) Jeff Berlin 1×15 at £775... read more →
Whilst our e-commerce website is always open, as far as the showroom is concerned, here are our opening times over the festive season. Monday 24th Dec (Christmas Eve) Closed Tuesday 25th Dec (Christmas Day) Closed. Wednesday 26th (Boxing Day) Closed. Thursday 27th Dec … open 11am to 4.30pm Friday 28th Dec … open 11am to.. read more →
Hi everyone. I’m a freelance bass guitar player currently based near Liverpool, UK. I have been touring and recording for 15 years for a variety of original artists. I began playing music at the age of 13, originally on keyboards before being inspired to give bass a try after seeing various friends have a go... read more →