Bass Centre

Bass Centre, Australian store specialising in electric basses

Bass Centre is an Australian establishment dedicated to the sale of electric basses, amplifiers, effects and accessories for bass players. The store itself presents itself as Australia's largest and leading retailer for bass players, a claim that forms part of its commercial communication. Its activity dates back to 1990, according to the mention on its website, which refers to "Delivering Australia's Bottom End since 1990".

Bass catalogue

The instrument range covers 4, 5, 6 and 7-string basses, as well as multiscale or fan fret models, acoustic, electric uprights, fretless, semi-acoustic, short or medium scale, U-Bass and left-handed. The store distinguishes between new, used and clearance instruments, and includes its own line called BC Custom Basses, with a custom order option.

Among the brands and models appearing in the catalogue are Spector (Icon NS Neck Thru in 4 and 5-string versions, Euro 4 Rex Brown Signature), Sire, Ernie Ball Music Man (Stingray Special 5 HH, Stingray 4 Short Scale), Dingwall (Combustion C3 6, Effigy 5 on pre-order), Jackson (David Ellefson 5 String), Danelectro (Longhorn Bass, 59' Short Scale), Fender (Lee Sklar Precision Bass, 1970 Jazz Bass used), Sterling by Music Man (SUB Stingray Plus in 4 and 5-string), Squier (Jaguar H Limited Edition FSR), Cole Clark (Kennedy LLB4, LL B5) and Rob Allen (Mouse 30 Fretless).

Amplification and effects

The amplification section includes heads, cabinets, combos, in-ear systems and practice amps or amps with headphone output. The store organises combos by price range and cabinets by speaker configuration (2x10", 4x10", 1x12", 2x12"). It also offers valve amps, valve preamp and Class D, as well as used gear.

In effects, the catalogue covers modulation and chorus pedals, compression, delay and reverb, EQ, overdrive and fuzz, octavers, synths, wah, preamps and DI, tuners, pedalboards, power supplies, volume pedals and ABY switchers. Brands such as Darkglass and Neural DSP are mentioned.

Strings and accessories

The strings section is divided into round wound, flat wound, nylon tapewounds, semi flat, Hofner flat, acoustic, drop tuning, double ball, electric upright, long-life coated, multiscale and U-Bass, with sets for 4, 5 and 6-string. The store publishes its own guides on choosing strings, La Bella string length and how to change strings.

Accessories include instrument and speaker cables, in-ear systems, ear plugs, mutes, picks, stools, straps and strap locks, stands, tuners, wireless systems, parts and components (bodies and necks, pickups and preamps, onboard preamps, bridges, machine heads, pickguards), amp and bass cases, gig bags, pedalboards, clothing and care and maintenance items.

Services and purchasing options

In addition to sales, Bass Centre offers setup and repair services, tuition or lessons, rental plans, custom bass orders and layby or deposit sales. It has gift vouchers and accepts payment via Zip Money. The store handles enquiries by text message and maintains a mailing list.

Shipping and conditions

The website includes informative sections on shipping, returns and cancellations, as well as terms and conditions and privacy policy. The store itself highlights fast shipping among its features.

Location and contact

Phone: 03 9696 6561 · Email: info@basscentre.com.au