FREE Bass Centre Polishing Cloth with Elites Bass Strings
Order any quantity of Bass Centre Elites Strings and get a FREE Bass Centre Microfibre Polishing Cloth (worth £4.95)
FREE UK/European Shipping on Bass Centre Products
That's right! All orders for Bass Centre branded product (inc. Elites Strings, Bass Collection and British Bass Masters instruments) now ship absolutely FREE OF CHARGE within the UNITED KINGDOM and to most destinations within Europe!
£5 Worldwide Shipping + 20% Discount on Elites
Outside of the UK + European Union - alongside a HUGE TAX-FREE SAVING of 20% - all international Elites orders are now shipped worldwide for JUST £5.00
New + Featured Exclusive Bass Centre Product
The Bass Centre Live & Dangerous Bass
Our affectionate (and affordable) tribute to one of rock 'n' roll's coolest cats, the legendary Phil Lynott
£495
The Bass Centre Ashbory Bass
Brand new from The Bass Centre, we welcome the return of the famous British Ashbory bass brand
£345
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
£495
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
£495
Bass Collection Blockhead
A striking new 60's spec Jive Bass in glorious Jubilee Gold as a tribute to Norman-Watt-Roy
£495
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
£495
Bruce Thomas Profile Bass
Authentic retro spec and killer sound, inspired by Bruce Thomas' storied salmon pink classic
£495
Bass Collection Windsor Tan
Ultra-cool new Power & Jive Bass models with smooth maple fingerboards and black block inlays
£495
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
£69
Phil Jones Bass Bighead Pro
Pro spec headphone amplifier + digital audio interface
£250
Phil Jones Bass BG110 Bass Cub II
A seriously high quality portable amp with a BIG sound
£495
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 • Another Bass Centre Exclusive
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 Electric Double 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
Rapid delivery, allbeit done in a somewhat cavalier manner by UPS. The bass is superb, the set up was good, the sounds are amazing! The strings are reminiscent of Thomastik Superflexibles. Will just have to get used to the extra B string, a work in progress.
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Tuesday, 8 September 2020 | Alistair
I must admit I was still slightly cynical after reading the independent reviews of the Betsy bass but, after listening to a few examples on YouTube, I decided that £595 was a safe bet. I've had a custom Status Series II for the last 17 years and fancied something fresh so for me, playing in a couple of Pink Floyd tributes, having a replica of Guy's famous Jazz bass seemed like a no-brainer.
I haven't put this bass down since taking delivery last month and I haven't stopped grinning yet - there's nothing I don't like about it. The bass is setup with 40-100 strings and a lovely low action against a fast neck that feels so light and easy to play. The EMG pickups are fantastic and offer a wide range of tones; I pretty much stick with the bridge on full and the neck rolled off slightly and the bass does all the talking from there, it just loves to groove and party. And the overall balance (when I finally remembered to belatedly order a strap from The Bass Centre!) is perfect for me.
So, yes, if I had picked up and tried one of these basses without knowing the price beforehand I would have guessed it was it was priced at £1,595. Oh, and you get a soft case, AND a signed copy of Guy's book. It's an absolute joy to play and an amazing bargain, I'm so pleased (my wife let me) buy it!
Now Covid, please **** off and let us all go out and play again
At noon, I received the NS CR5 and I am thrilled. The bass pizz sound is great (fantastic with the extra F-string) and even the arco sound is good. Now I’ll start experimenting with other sounds! Awesome!
I had this bass in the nineties. What I got now is probably even better. Excellent sound, playability, setup, strings. I am very satisfied with this instrument and the seller.
