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NEW Ibanez Basses for 2010

The new BTB705DX is truely awesome Neck thru body, solid maple, 35" scale, EMG 40DC pickups for amazing definition. This is amazing value.

BC PRICE $1280

Ibanez SRA505

Flame maple top, active pickups and preamp, maple neck with rosewood board. Sounds excellent, looks a million bucks. For under $1000 its hard to beat these basses.

BC PRICE $795 for SRA505

BC PRICE $720 for SRA500 (4 string)

CLICK HERE for more new Ibanez basses

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TC Electronics PolyTune

Tuning used to be a necessary evil. The last barrier before you could get truly rocking. But now, tuning is ready to get blasted into the 21st century with PolyTuneTM, the stomp-box sized tuning miracle from TC Electronic!

PolyTuneTM is the world's first polyphonic tuner, and a game-changing total tuning turnaround that will have future guitarists wondering how we ever got by without it.

BC PRICE $175

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New Go Light and Headlight from SWR

Killer gear at great prices, SWR have really delivered with these mew models. The GoLight 410 is a killer cab, super punchy, defined and strong in the low end. We are selling these for $1299....thats the best 410 you will find for the money.

SWR Headlite....400 watts, great preamp, expandable power stage, gigbag included.....$1050

Click here for more details

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GK NEO 112 Cab.

Great sounding 300 watt 1x12" cab. Rated at 8ohms....and weighing only 13.5 kilos. If you are after a compact light weight rig you have to check this out.

BC PRICE $599

 

BASS RIG DEAL

GK MB2/500+GK112NEO.....$1450

 

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Warwick Limited Edition Corvette $$ Macassa Ebony

Limited Edition basses from Warwick. These are simply superb, featuring Macassa Ebony tops, fretboards and headstock caps, they look as good as they sound. Loaded with Bartolini humbuckers for amazing tonal possibilities, everything from sweet and smooth to absolute knarlllll. These are some of the best basses that we have seen from Warwick and they wont last long. Production was limited to only 97 pieces for the World. 

Corvette $$ 4 Macassa Ebony $4199

Corvette $$ 5 Macassa Ebony $4499

CLICK HERE

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Sadowsky Basses, Back in stock

CLICK HERE

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NEW MXR Pedals now in stock. CLICK HERE

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Musicman Sterling Ray 34 and 35 basses

Now in stock, if you love Stingray tone but are on a budget you have to check one of these out. Beautifully built, great paint job and that Stingray tone. Active preamp, humbucker, MM style bridge, its all there. 

Starting at $1275

CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE for a Video Demo

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Fender 70's Jazz

New to Fenders Jazz range is the "70's Jazz" a faithfull reproduction of the classic 70's Jazz. Block inlays, JJ positioning, feel and tone. What a cracker of a bass.

BC Price $1595

 

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Sadowsky Basses

New pricing and new stock incoming.

CLICK HERE

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New LTD basses in stock

CLICK HERE

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Musicman DARGIE 2 Limited Editions
WOW, what a paint job. The Dargie finish basses are a very limited edition from Musicman that are like no other Stingray. Featuring a brilliant finish that changes colour at different angles. Ebony fretboard for awesome low end, beautiful inlay work and did we mention the colour. If you are after something different, these basses really hit the mark.
CLICK HERE
   

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Fender Geddy Lee bass
Now available in 3 tone sunburst. Classic Look.....love it
BC Price $1575
   

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New Gibson and Epiphone basses new in stock.
Gibson Nikki Sixx Thunderbird
Gibson Thunderbird
Epiphone Jack Casady
Epiphone Thunderbird

CLICK HERE to check them out

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NEW Warwick Rockbass Corvettes.
Now in stock. The new updated Rockbasses are brilliant. They look and feel like a full blown Warwick Corvette. Thumping tones, great workmanship, excellent electronics and tone for days. Starting at $949
CLICK HERE

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Fender Bassman TV Series combos
Retro cool, state of the art technology. These new TV series amps are brilliant, featuring 350 watt power stages in the Duo Ten and Fifteen combo and a 150 watt power stage in the Twelve combo, these is a power/speaker set up for everyone. Tube preamps, classic warm tones but with loads of power and excellent tone.......and did we mention how cool these things look.

Bassman TV Fifteen...BC Price $1799
Bassman TV Duo Ten...BC Price $1799
Bassman TV Twelve...BC Price $1499

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New LOWER prices on Musicman
Stingray 4....$2550
Stingray 5....$2850
Bongo 4.......$2575
Bongo 5......$2770

Bongo 6.....$3150
Sterling 4.....$2650
Sterling 5.....$2990

ADD the following if needed
HH or HS models (extra pickup) ...add $200
Any Burst or Natural finish......add $200
Matching headstock....add $200

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Martin Acoustic Basses
From the best acoustic guitar builders in the world comes an acoustic bass that eats all others. We have a couple of models in stock.
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NEW Mark Bass Amps
Little Mark Tube
Little Mark 800 Tube
Little Mark 800
Little Mark III
CLICK HERE to check them out

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KORG PITCHBLACK TUNER
A new chromatic floor tuner with a large LED display makes this the must-have item for the guitarist or bassist.
High precision and advanced functionality and sleek style make this new guitar/bass pedal tuner from Korg our most advanced yet. The pitchblack is the same size as a compact effect unit, and features a tough aluminum die cast body that will endure hard use on the road or in the studio. While small in size, it boasts a large; easy to read LED meter with a light-emitting surface for excellent visibility in any setting from daylight, to stage light to no light as well as an extremely smooth eleven-segment LED meter that allows accurate visual tuning from any angle. With a red LED that indicates the tuner's on/off status, a large note name display, and a tuning guide that indicates whether your instrument is sharp or flat, you'll always be able to tune quickly and accurately in any situation. The pitchblack provides a tuning range of E0 (20.60 Hz) to C8 (4,186 Hz), and adjustable calibration between 436--445 Hz.
BC PRICE $135

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GK Fusion 550
Is this the best sounding GK ever?
Valve front end, 500 watt power stage, programmable with motorised knobs.....yep, motorised knobs....now that is sexy. It sounds warm and rich but still has that incredible GK punch and transient attack, its an amazing combination. Built like a tank and bottom end like a F16, this is one of THE BEST sounding amps you can buy, we love it.
BC PRICE $1699
EMAIL or ph 03 9696 6561
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RRP $1069
BC PRICE $899
Call or email
CLICK HERE for more LTD Basses

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Eden WTX500. New 2009
The WTX-500 is the perfect amplifier for players who need a full-featured amp that will fit in the pocket of the average gig bag. You can slip this amp into the pocket of most gig bags. The pre-amplifier section of the WTX-500 is based on the Golden Ear chip for amazing warmth and musicality. This is the same chip used in ultra-high-end recording consoles and is more expensive – and more musical – than the chips used by other manufacturers. Powered by a unique Analog Switching Amplifier that delivers 500W RMS

BC PRICE $1350 and FREE DELIVERY
EMAIL or ph 03 9696 6561

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GK MB2-500
Now this is getting silly. The new GK MB2-500 features GK's legendary four-band active EQ and contour control, the MB2 allows you to tweak your tone before hitting the digital power section. In addition to the generous tone shaping capabilities, the preamp section also features a footswitchable boost channel with independent volume control to dial in just the right amount of grind and level boost when needed. This puppy weighs in at 1.4 kilos and delivers 500 watts of superb GK power. Definately a contender when it comes to the new breed of light weight power houses that are hitting the market.

BC PRICE $899 and FREE DELIVERY
EMAIL or ph 03 9696 6561

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MXR Bass Octave Deluxe
New from MXR, the Bass Octave Deluxe is truely brilliant. It offers organic analogue tones, true bypass and excellent tone shaping ability. The tracking is brilliant so your octave signal is amazingly accurate. Add to this the ability to "tune" your tone from growly mids to earth shattering lows....this is one of the best Octavers you can buy.

BC Price $295 and FREE DELIVERY
EMAIL or ph 03 9696 6561

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Eden WTB300 Valve Head.
Listen up all you rock n Rollers, this is the answer to your prayers. 320 watts of all tube power, built in overdrive, mid shift, DI and tuner outs, Footswitch for Mute and Overdrive and 4/8 ohm impedance selector.
Sounds superb, all the big low end that only a tube head can deliver.
RRP $3250
BC PRICE $2699
EMAIL or ph 03 9696 6561

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WTX1000N
The latest Class-D powerhouse from Eden is the perfect true stereo rig for today’s bassist, who demands more features and more power in an ultra lightweight package. The 1000W Navigator has more control than NASA coupled with more power than you’d believe could come from a seven pound box! The new WTX1000N is truly a studio-quality sound that can’t be beat. 2 x 500 watt power stages.
RRP $2850
BC Price $2380
EMAIL or ph 03 9696 6561

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SWR GO LIGHT SERIES 410 's

SWR worked with Marcus Miller to develop the first SWR artist model bass speaker enclosure. The Marcus Miller golight is a unique “sealed” 4x10 cabinet designed to deliver the tight, punchy midrange response that Marcus favors. The Marcus Miller golight 4x10 is a non-ported enclosure, 800 watts handling, custom SWR neodymium speakers, horn tweeter with attenuator, Speakon® and 1/4” speaker jacks, removable casters, side handles, vibration-free shock-mounted grill. 24.9 kg Impedance: 4 ohms.

SWR standard GoLight 410 (as pictured) BC PRICE $1299

BC PRICE $1299
EMAIL or ph 03 9696 6561

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Warwick Streamer LX 4 and 5
Upgraded model featuring AA grade flame maple bodies, shaved neck profile....this new profile is super fast and easy to play, its new for 2009. The LX now has a highly figured body, ovankol neck and wendge board. P J set up delivers superb tone, super focused and punchy.
EMAIL or ph 03 9696 6561

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Martin B15CE.
Definitely one of the best acoustic basses available today. All solid mahogany gives this bass a true bottom end, with superb definition and projection. 34" scale, cutaway and Fishman preamp system make this the ideal bass for the serious acoustic player. If you are after a no compromise acoustic bass....this is it
RRP $3695

BC PRICE $2790 w/case
EMAIL or ph 03 9696 6561
   

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Fender Steve Harris Precision Bass.
Run to the Hills.....here it is. The signature model Steve Harris bass. A serious P bass that delivers the gut wrenching tones of Steves Harris. Absolute rockin P bass. Seymour Duncan 1/4 pounder pickup, maple neck, blue sparkle finish with mirror plate....now that's rock n roll.

BC Price $1950
EMAIL or ph 03 9696 6561

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Fender Roadworn Jazz.
Simply awesome. Nitro finish, alder body, maple neck. It feels like an old friend and sounds like your best friend....its rich, fat, warm and complex.
$1899

EMAIL or ph 03 9696 6561

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TC Electronics Bass Gear.
Introducing the Rebelhead 450, Rebelstack 210 and 212. State of the art bass gear that is light weight, programmable, and load.
CLICK HERE

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Fender Road Worn Precision.
We dont know what they do to these basses to make them how they are but WOW. This is quite simply one of the best Precision basses we have ever played. It feels worn in, like an old friend, it has an incredibly rich tone like an original late 50's P bass. The bottom end is like thickened cream, rich, full unyet sweet.....STOP ME!!!! The board is incredibly even and it plays like a dream. This bass kicks...seriously.

OUR PRICE $1899
EMAIL or ph 03 9696 6561

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NEW NEW

SWR MM2 Marcus Miller preamp
SWR has partnered with Marcus Miller - arguably the most influential bassist of his generation – to create the ultimate tool for bassists. Or as Marcus calls it: “The missing link between your bass and a great sound!” Working closely with our SWR engineers, Marcus painstakingly customized the feature set of this preamp to accommodate his own distinctive array of tones, while taking into consideration the needs of other bassists of all styles. The result is simply one of the most versatile bass products ever developed.

OUR PRICE $1549
EMAIL or ph 03 9696 6561


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Warwick Custom Shop
Corvette $$ Blackwood Tops.
Wow, these are amazing basses. They are made in the Warwick Custom shop and have been built with Tasmanian figured Blackwood tops that give these basses extra snap, crack and pop. Ash body with Blackwood top, SHAVED necks, yes, that right, these necks have been shaved so that they are super slim, they feel totally different to your run of the mill Warwick, they are superb. Fitted with the ever popular twin humbucker pickups, active 2 band EQ as well as series/single coil/parralell switching....the tonal possibilities are endless. They are super lightweight, a dream to play and deliver everything tonally that you would ever need. Absolute Killer basses. These are available in very limited numbers so be quick, these wont be around for long.
4 String $3799   BC PRICE $2999
5 String $3999   BC PRICE $3099
EMAIL or ph 03 9696 6561
   

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NEW AMP range from Fender.
Fender TB600 and TB1200

We Say: This is a killer amp. The tube preamp is awesome, warm, fat, rich, mighty. Plenty of easy to use tonal flixibility, built in overdrive, room tilt EQ...its impossible to pull a bad tone. The power stage kicks out 600 watts and its LOUD. This is in our opinion one of the best amps released in the past 5 years. Its a cracker!!!! If you are a rock player, this is a dream amp.
Available in both a 600 watt or 1200 watt version.

Heres what Fender say:
TB = Tube Bass! The TB family provides professional bass amp solutions for players who are looking for a thick, natural and balanced tone that sits fat in their live or studio mix. Based on the critically acclaimed TBP-1 tube bass pre-amp, the key to its creamy tone is a passive tone stack, the back bone of classic Fender® guitar and bass amps. A passive tone stack has an interactive nature, with each knob affecting the others, resulting in big warm notes that represent the natural sound of the bass being played. An overdrive section (Gain, Volume & Blend) sits on top of the clean channel, allowing you to dial in tones from a subtle grind to full on overdrive. Vari-Q"! is a smart semi-parametric EQ with a user selectable frequency and a cut/boost of 15 dB. When boosting frequencies, it automatically WIDENS the focus of the Q for a broader, more musical boost. When cutting frequencies, it automatically NARROWS the focus of the Q for a well-defined cut (notch). This intelligent Q control keeps "on the fly" operation simple and effective. Room Balance is a global EQ shift for cabinets/stage response. Clockwise turn cuts lower end frequencies while simultaneously raising upper frequencies. Counter-clockwise brings up lower end frequencies while simultaneously lowering upper frequencies. This knob does not affect the XLR out, so you can "dial in the stage" while giving the soundman an unaltered signal. The TB 600 head delivers 600 watts at 4 Ohms, ideal for delivering full power to a single 4 Ohm cabinet. Overdrive, Vari-Q"!, FX Loop and Mute are all accessible via the TBFS-4, 4-button footswitch (sold separately) which also has a built in tuner!

TB600...OUR PRICE $1725
TB1200...OUR PRICE  $2250

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NEW Vintage Vibe basses from Squire.
This is the latest series of retro style basses from the boys at Fender...and these are awesome. Classic feel, classic tones and classic colours. Available in a 60's Jazz, 50's Precision and 60's Precision. If you love the look and feel of retro basses but dont want a second mortgage....heres your answer. Check them all out HERE
EMAIL or ph 03 9696 6561

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Musicman Sterling 5 HH, Natural.
What a weapon. This is the new Sterling 5 string model twin Humbucker. Absolute thumping tones, super light weight, fast neck. This has a superb ash body, maple neck and rosewood board. If the you are after a killer 5 string....you are looking at it.
EMAIL or ph 03 9696 6561

Tech 21 VT Bass.

If you have a spare $300 and you want to make your current rig sound MASSIVE then this is your answer. The Tech 21 VT Bass pedal is insanely good. Its like having an Ampeg SVT head at  your disposal, it makes any rig sound better,.......from sweet tubey tones to bone crunching overdrives, the VT has it all in spades..........so buy one.
OUR PRICE $249

EMAIL US to order or for info

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Ibanez Garry Willis GWB35.
Now this is a beautiful fretless bass. She growls like a mangy dog and the B string is excellent. The neck is slim and fast, you can absolutely fly on this bass. Seriously good tone at a very affordable price.
RRP $1699
For a better deal...Just Ask
EMAIL or ph 03 9696 6561

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BOSS RC 20 XL.
The RC-20XL picks up where the popular RC-20 leaves off, as it offers more recording time and more features, but at the same affordable price as its predecessor. The RC-20XL inherits the same “hands-free” pedal operation from the RC-20: Record, Play, and Overdub can be done with the left pedal — all the while your hands are free to play your instruments. But now you get approximately 16 minutes of recording time to capture and store loops or one-shot phrases (three times that of the RC-20), and you can work your way backward thanks to the new Undo function, a necessity when making mistakes during overdub
EMAIL or ph 03 9696 6561

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Ibanez WB205. This is one of the few 5 string acoustic basses available and luckily, its one of the best. These basses sound great acoustically or plugged in. Built in preamp with onboard tuner. Comes with a hard shell case (handy) all for a retail of
For a better deal...Just Ask
EMAIL or ph 03 9696 6561