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That's right... all orders for Bass Centre branded product (including Elites Strings and Bass Collection instruments) are now shipped absolutely FREE OF CHARGE within the UK and to most destinations within the European Union!
Outside of the European Union - alongside a HUGE TAX-FREE SAVING of 20% - all international Elites Strings orders are now shipped worldwide for JUST £5.00.
New + Featured Exclusive Bass Centre Product
The Bass Centre Lizzy Bass
Our affectionate (and affordable) tribute to one of rock 'n' roll's coolest cats, the legendary Phil Lynott
from £395
The Ashbory Bass Uke
Brand new from The Bass Centre, we welcome the return of the famous British Ashbory bass brand
£295
BMG/Bass Centre Brian May Bass
A super-cool, retro-styled, medium scale 4 stringer inspired by Dr. Brian May's storied "Red Special" guitar
£725
Bass Collection Japan SB325
A fantastic Japanese built, active 5 string with gold hardware and a super-fresh Translucent Green
£795
The Bass Centre Frankenstein
A tribute to Bass Centre friend and great British Bass Master John Entwistle's infamous hybrid P-Bass
£325
Bass Collection Detroit Bass
Classic vintage specs, and strung with Elites flats, this is our tribute to the the golden years of Motor City soul
£395
The Bass Centre Wyman Bass
A unique 60's flavoured short scale instrument designed with the Rolling Stones bass master
£595
Bass Collection Blockhead
A striking new 60's spec Jive Bass in glorious Jubilee Gold as a tribute to Norman-Watt-Roy
£395
Bass Collection Jive Five
Fresh from The Bass Centre, combining vintage design, eye catching looks and cutting edge flair
£995
The Bass Centre Rhythm Stick
This cool, twin-pickup design is a tribute to Norman Watt Roy's famous workhorse 1972 P-Bass
£395
Bruce Thomas Profile Bass
Authentic retro spec and killer sound, inspired by Bruce Thomas' storied salmon pink classic
£495
Bass Collection Windsor Tan
Classy new Power & Jive models with smooth maple fingerboards & block inlays
from £395
New Acoustic Collection Electro Acoustic Guitars
Designed by The Acoustic Centre, London, England and made to rock 'n' roll, The Acoustic Collection is a brand new range of pro-grade, electro-acoustic instruments featuring solid, seasoned tone woods, cool, classical stylings and premium quality Fishman electronics, making it a compelling and affordable choice for all modern musicians, songwriters and performers.
Acoustic Collection Arena
Superior quality dreadnought style with a rich, deep and rounded tone
£595
Acoustic Collection Concert
Mahogany concert model with wonderful presence and clarity
£595
Acoustic Collection Parlour
Mahogany/Spruce guitar with enhanced clarity and projection
£595
Acoustic Collection Stadium
Mahogany/Cedar Grand Concert styling with a balanced, full voice
£595
Featured Phil Jones Bass Amplification
Phil Jones H-850 Headphones
Superior definition from these dedicated bass headphones
£80
Phil Jones Bass BigHead Amp
Tiny headphone amplifier + digital audio interface
£175
Phil Jones Bass BG100 Bass Cub
A seriously high quality portable amp with a BIG sound
£479
Phil Jones Bass BG75 Double 4
A revolutionary, fully featured micro bass combo amp
£395
Phil Jones Bass Briefcase Amp
A punchy, battery powered portable bass combo
£650
Phil Jones BG-400 Suitcase Combo
Powerful, full featured, pro-spec, 4 x 5" bass combo
£795
NS Design Radius Bass • A Bass CentreExclusive
NS Design WAV Radius Bass
An affordable variant of Ned Steinberger's radical bass design in a choice of 3 stunning colours
from £907
NS Design NXTa Radius Bass
The latest version of the NS Design triumph, feat. cutting edge, battery-free, active electronics
from £1,636
NS Design CR Radius Bass
See what the future of electric bass design looks like with the full range exclusive to the Bass Centre
from £2,411
Electric Violins + Violas from NS Design
NS Design WAV Series Violin
NS innovation and quality in a BRAND NEW super affordable passive design
from £505
NS Design NXTa Series Violin
Unique NEW battery-free active version of the best selling concert instrument
from £1,215
NS Design CR Series Violin
Fully, featured, hand-crafted version of Ned Steinberger's original electric violin design
from £2,215
NS Design NXTa Series Viola
Unique NEW battery-free, active version of the best selling concert instrument
£1,299
At the Bass Centre you will find comprehensive stocks of the complete Ned Steinberger range of electric concert instruments and accessories... ALL AT THE BEST PRICES IN EUROPE!
NS Design CR Series Viola
Fully, featured, hand-crafted version of Ned Steinberger's original electric viola design
£2,355
NS Design ElectricDouble Bass, Cello & Omni Bass
NS Design WAV Series Double Bass
NS innovation and quality in a brand new, super affordable passive design
from £907
NS Design NXTa Series Double Bass
Unique NEW battery-free, active version of the best selling upright bass
from £1,279
NS Design CR Series Double Bass
Fully featured, hand-crafted version of Ned Steinberger's original upright electric bass
from £2,851
NS Design WAV Series Cello
NS innovation and quality in a brand new, super affordable passive design
£776
NS Design NXTa Series Cello
Unique NEW battery-free, active version of the best selling concert instrument
£869
NS Design CR Series Cello
Fully featured, hand-crafted version of Ned Steinberger's original electric cello design
from £2,200
NS Design WAV Series Omni Bass
NS innovation and quality in a brand new, super affordable passive design
from £832
NS Design NXTa Series Omni Bass
Unique NEW battery-free, active version of the unique NS Design crossover instrument
from £1,551
NS Design CR Series Omni Bass
Fully featured, hand-crafted version of Ned Steinberger's innovative bass instrument
I bought this bass because I'm a huge fan of Bruce Thomas and his bass playing. After playing it at length a few times now, I just want to say that I am really very happy with this purchase. The neck is very smooth and easy to play - it arrived set up and ready to go with nice low action. The pickups cut through nicely and sound good to me.
It seems to hold a tuning very well as I tuned it up once and it has barely budged since. The color is definitely a conversation starter, especially since I'm not a flashy guy, but it looks great in person. It's definitely more of an orange than a pink to my eyes - I love it now.
On top of all that the bass is actually pretty light so it's a pleasure to play! This was a total impulse buy and I have to say that I am really happy to have it now.
This is the first bass I have bought and I spent a considerable time researching it before buying it. The Lizzy bass is a fantastic looking guitar with its black body and neck and mirror finished pick guard. It was professionally set up before being couriered to me. It was manufactured in Korea and finished to a very high standard. It has a slim fast neck and is supplied with Elites nickel plated strings which are softer on the fingers than some I have tried. The bass weighs in at a thankfully light-ish 4.1 kilos. At this price I cannot fault it. It compares well with instruments costing twice the price. Oh, and did I mention its looks...?!
It took a long time to arrive because it was a rather special instrument, but in the end it was worth waiting for. Very good service and follow-up from The Bass Centre, and excellent value for this instrument compared to others offering the same.
As a long time Elites Nickel user I thought I'd give these a go on my graphite necked 5-string Status as I was after something smooth feeling, (I find most normal steels too rough), but with more 'zing' than flats and these hit it on the head! Perfect tension, great feel and loads of tone... think I'll be coming back for some 4-string sets for some of my other basses!
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