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Bass Centre

Musical instrument store

One of the Best Places To Visits in Melbourne


Address

206 Park St, South Melbourne VIC 3205, Australia

Website

www.basscentre.com.au

Contact

+61 3 9696 6561

Rating on Google Maps

5.00 (1.5K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 10 am to 5 pm
  • Thursday: 10 am to 5 pm
  • Friday: 10 am to 5 pm
  • Saturday: 10 am to 4 pm
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 10 am to 5 pm
  • Tuesday: 10 am to 5 pm

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  • 5/5 David S. 1 year ago on Google
    I’ve bought two basses here now, the first I bought online after searching all over the country and found the one I wanted at Bass Centre. I found the staff very helpful through the email system and I got a nice bass at a good price. Last week I was in the area and dropped in to look at a variety of Fender basses to see which one felt the best to play. They have a great range and I was not only able to try all the ones I was interested in but had a great chat with staff. I’ve been out of the biz for many years and I had all my questions answered. I was happy with my visit and looking around spotted a very nice second hand Precision bass which was in perfect nick. I couldn’t believe the price and when I got home I called and put a deposit on it. The bass arrived yesterday double boxed and flawless and when I plugged it in I fell in love with the tone. Can’t speak highly enough of the experience.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Richard G. 6 months ago on Google
    Great range of new and used bass products. Whether you’re buying in-store or online, this is the place to shop for bass related gear. Staff are super helpful too.

  • 5/5 Shaz A. 7 months ago on Google
    The team at Bass Centre were extremely helpful to me in choosing a bass guitar (Sire U5 and I love it) as well as organising shipping that suited my time frame to be home when it was delivered. It was well packaged and in perfect condition to play straight away. They quickly responded to my initial inquiry via their website and then friendly and helpful text messages. I highly recommend Bass Centre for their customer service, good prices and quality equipment.

  • 5/5 Rain J. 7 months ago on Google
    I bought my bass and case on line I received it within 4 days and I’m really happy with it. Great friendly , very helpful service and assistance , many thanks to the bass centre team

  • 5/5 Kevin M. 7 months ago on Google
    Very happy with these straps. I looked far and wide before choosing and these were the best. Very sturdy and comfortable. ( and in one case, cheaper than advertised on the manufacturer’s site)

  • 5/5 George M. 9 months ago on Google
    Just so impressed with the service here. I had a last minute change to my order, and they sorted it without fuss. I got my new bass two days after I ordered it, and it’s amazing. Great customer service, competitive prices, and the right attitude.

  • 5/5 Mark W. 8 months ago on Google
    I had a great experience, fabulous communication shuttering the whole time and very quickly received the bass. Dave was great. I greatly felt respected as an online customer. Every effort was made to meet my choices for a certain type of bass.

  • 5/5 Brett V. 8 months ago on Google
    Was looking for a 5 string active bass and wasn't really sure what would suit. I spoke to Guy (a number of times, drove him mad ) and his advice was always detailed and honest. That's why this is the 5th bass I've bought from the Bass Centre, I trust there advice, Guy and Dave are great to deal with. I ended up with a Fender Jazz Ultra 5. It's a beautiful bass, covers all genres and a dream to play From modern active tones to passive R&B you're covered.Always fun buying a new bass and always go back to the Bass Centre.

  • 5/5 Tayne H. 11 months ago on Google
    These guys offer such a great service. Fast delivery. Contact you regarding any issues with your purchase. So good to deal with. Side note: I'm constantly looking at their website because they have such a great range of gear for us bass nerds 🤓

  • 5/5 James S. 7 months ago on Google
    Item was dispatched same day i've ordered, pretty much straight away, staff have always communicated and sent me updates of where item was etc... I highly recommend Bass Centre and will not hesitate to buy from this store again and again. Thank you very much guys, well done!!!

  • 5/5 Kevin M. 6 months ago on Google
    What a great transaction. Communication was top notch My order was sent out the day. My new bass amp (Phil Jones BG-120) arrived just in time for last night's gig. It was extremely well packed. I will definitely be using the Bass Center again for my gear purchases.

  • 5/5 D B. 6 months ago on Google
    Always great advice, price and service from the team. My online order was shipped immediately and arrived within days. I ordered two sets of the new MarkBass, ‘Energy Series’ strings and they are amazing. Gave my PBass a deep growl. Thanks!

  • 5/5 Tom D. 6 months ago on Google
    Ordered a quad cortex from SA. They let me know it was the demo model as it was the last available unit before sending it to me. I didn’t mind however, and they refunded me a $100. Excellent communication and extremely trustworthy.

  • 5/5 Rod T. 1 year ago on Google
    Great music shop with everything Bass oriented that you could possibly need. You can try out the instruments, which have good prices and a wealth of knowledge in the staff. Shop is a little small and cramped, but overall a great experience. Definitely worth a visit.

  • 5/5 Tim B. 5 months ago on Google
    Speedy delivery and competitive prices! Lost my good earplugs when moving house and needed some ASAP, only took 2 days to arrive to me. Great service.

  • 5/5 jordan p. 5 months ago on Google
    Great service. I caught an Ibanez 6 string bass and a darkglass amp. Both are amazing! I live in regional Victoria and ships from Melbourne, only to two days to arrive with standard shipping. Very happy and would definitely recommend if purchasing online and you live in Victoria.

  • 5/5 Kim S. 5 months ago on Google
    Purchased 4 sets of Stainless Steel Round Wound Bass strings. Price was great and delivery was super fast. Loving the bright sound of the strings. Ready for the TMOC Ill At Ease tour.

  • 5/5 Andrew M. 5 months ago on Google
    I only buy bass equipment from Bass Centre. I live interstate so delivery is never a problem. I routinely call and ask for advice on things and they have no problem helping.

  • 5/5 Gavin C. 4 months ago on Google
    Always enjoy going to the bass centre. Staff make you feel comfortable and happy to help. Didn’t buy on my last visit as I couldn’t make up my mind and ended up ordering online. The Bass was dispatched that same day and arrived the next day in country Victoria.

  • 4/5 Adrian T. 5 months ago on Google
    Bass Centre is my go-to for all bass-related gear! Huge variety of products, knowledgeable staff and great deals happening all the time. The only bit of constructive feedback I would provide is for the staff to check the information they provide before providing it. My new bass was recently delivered to me at home, but arrived on a day I specifically told the staff I wouldn't be home, which was also a public holiday. This was also after I was told by the bass centre staff that if the shipment was made the day before a public holiday, it would arrive the next business day. Just a confusing experience that could have been better handled.

  • 5/5 Pavin P. 4 months ago on Google
    I love the customer service! Outstanding customer priority and it felt amazing when I got tailored answers to my very specific and niche questions. Quick, efficient and easy to communicate.

  • 5/5 Joshua V. 5 months ago on Google
    My order was dispatched and delivered very promptly from Bass Centre as it always is. They have a genuine care for their customers. Thanks Guy and the team!

  • 5/5 Quentin F. 4 months ago on Google
    Been shopping at these guys for at least 18yrs. Best bunch of people, always willing to share expertise and nothing is ever a bother. - prices are epic and even though I'm now interstate, they are quick, efficient and cost effective. Highly recommend them.

  • 5/5 Troy E. 5 months ago on Google
    The guys at The Bass Centre were very helpful in my purchase. I had a small issue that needed to be fixed a week later, and when I went back they fixed it on the spot. Very impressed with their customer service 👍🏻

  • 5/5 Lionel 3 months ago on Google New
    Fantastic guitar at a great price. Delivery was the quickest that I've experienced. Afterpay was a great way to pay. Thanks Bass centre. Will be purchasing again. All the best..

  • 5/5 DPG976MUSIC 3 months ago on Google New
    Bought a product online. received the product before the expected date of arrival. was informed all they way through how long it would take to arrive and service was amazing. Will but through them again.

  • 5/5 Jay V. 2 years ago on Google
    Communication with the Bass Store was amazing. I left a message on their website and they got back to me incredibly quickly, as well as followed up on all my subsequent emails. When I made a purchase, I received my goods in record time. Thanks Bass Centre!

  • 5/5 Oleksandr K. 2 years ago on Google
    Had a pleasure to get a new bass from Bass Centre. Thanks a lot guys, delivery was organised as quick as a lightening, package had an extra box to reassure the bass travels safely! Appreciated for checking and setting up my new Sire Marcus Miller V7 Vintage in lovely metallic red finish - it arrived impeccable and ready to play straight out of the box! The bass is amazing and I reckon it’s one of the best alternative for an original jazz bass for the money and it has way more flexible and wide tone range! It’s the bang for the buck for sure :) Top quality service from Bass Centre! Will be ordering my next bass here should I need one! Cheers

  • 5/5 Brian R. 2 years ago on Google
    Great service, got the instrument I wanted and at a great price. Great communication and friendly staff. Will return to bass centre in the future for sure.

  • 5/5 Andrew O. 2 years ago on Google
    Purchased a MIM Precision Bass body from Bass Centre for a custom build bass project. Arrived undamaged in a timely manner. Body is nice and light, resonant and artic white has aged slightly making it a perfect match for the also aged neck I'm using. Consistently good service from Bass Centre. Thank you!

  • 5/5 Bong B. 2 years ago on Google
    Easy and quick. I had placed an order at 10am to pickup and had picked it up by 11am. Staff were hugely helpful over the phone and were kind enough to offer opinions and advice when I was unsure of details. Couldn’t recommend a business more highly

  • 5/5 Winston S. 2 years ago on Google
    First time customer and would definitely shop again! Straight forward process and quick delivery. Received my strings within a week

  • 5/5 Esther O. 2 years ago on Google
    I was first a customer back in the ‘Bass Player’ days, and the service and experience of the staff is still second to none. I still have the first bass guitar I bought over 20 years ago - not because it was the most expensive - but because the staff listened to me and helped me find just what I was after. Any questions - ask the Bass Centre and they will help - no stress or pressure.

  • 5/5 Laura K. 2 years ago on Google
    Fast delivery. Easy website. Awesome products. We are so pleased with our purchase, everything was done other such ease and great communication. Item delivered on time and super fast. We will definitely be ordered from bass centre again and again. Xx

  • 5/5 Alexander K. 2 years ago on Google
    The bass I received is a Fender precision. This is what I ordered. However, it is not the model I ordered. It came with the wrong scratch plate. The model I ordered is the Geezer Butler which is all black. Spoke with Guy who was just excellent. Has provided me with black plate, black screws and as an extra a replacement set strings. Just the best service all round. I’ll be back.

  • 5/5 Varsha V. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent customer service, speedy delivery, overall an absolute pleasure doing business with Bass Centre team!! I ordered for a fretless Bass to be delivered to Canberra for my son , the team was very helpful in getting my order through, received it within 1.5 days...I was overly impressed by their delivery services too!! I will highly recommend !!! Ten on ten, great work Team👍👍👏👏

  • 5/5 Tom G. 1 year ago on Google
    The bass centre was a great place to get equipment advice and buy online from. Very helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. Super quick postage. The Stanley Clarke signature acoustic preamp is awesome by the way!! I’m stoked! Thanks!

  • 5/5 Cameron L. 1 year ago on Google
    Look no further then The bass centre, I’m new to this lace and so far I’ve found everything I need and a little bit more. The shopping experience is simple straightforward and the staff are helpful. The alpine stage earplugs I bought have been a long time coming, as I didn’t know hi fi earplugs could be so good. I highly recommend getting them as a bass player.

  • 5/5 Justin S. 2 years ago on Google
    The Bass Centre are always well stocked and their customer service is tier 1 excellent - the best I have experienced globally. Incredibly fast, free shipping and great communication and updates. Always a happy customer

  • 5/5 Michael B. 7 months ago on Google
    Great service and advice from Australia’s bass guitar specialists. I have bought amps, effects, guitars, strings, picks, etc and always felt that I got the best help and advice. I have been ecstatic with every purchase - pretty good when I am in another State. Also, their freight is super fast and has terrific communication as your purchase makes its way to you. Did I mention that their prices are also super low too?? You can’t beat the Bass Centre. Thanks guys - you all absolutely rock :-)

  • 5/5 Emilio C. 2 years ago on Google
    I ordered a Dingwall and the service was flawless. They were very quick and knowledgeable about their products. My bass was slightly customised and I still received it within 3 days (interstate). 11/10 would buy again

  • 5/5 Michael S. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent range of products, superb communication, item was out of stock, was offered full refund or asked if id prefer to wait. That is just a cool and decent thing to do. I choose to wait (we bass players got to stick together). Have purchased from Bass centre before, will definately purchase from them again.

  • 5/5 Steve V. 1 year ago on Google
    I recently purchased a Schecter bass from The Bass Centre. Delivered in record time, well protected in 2 boxes and was in perfect condition when it arrived. They even matched price with another retailer for me who was out of stock. I liked how I could message and ask questions during my purchase. I will definitely buy from you again in the future. Thank you for making my experience a memorable one.

  • 5/5 Michael L. 1 year ago on Google
    I have been looking for an particular Fender Bass and probably found one of the last ones in the country. The Guys at Bass Centre took allot of care packaging my guitar ready for shipment. It came double box for safety. Each step of the tracking was communicated including confirmation of delivery directly from the Bass Centre. Great service!

  • 5/5 Damien N. 1 year ago on Google
    Great pricing and super quick to post. Communicated every step of the way with all details provided. Bass was double boxed (retail box and another for protection) and really well packaged to be safe. Really impressed with that level of care so I will buy from Bass Centre again in the future.

  • 5/5 Ben B. 1 year ago on Google
    Just bought a few packs of strings this time around that we’re priced well and arrived super quick in the mail,… but always had a great experiences with these guys when I lived in Melbourne and bought all my gear there. Good shop. Good dudes.

  • 5/5 Dagny Yznaga G. 1 year ago on Google
    These people provide an amazing shopping experience, they communicate with you constantly regarding the status of your order and I was also very happy with the speed of the service. Now I have everything I need for my bass! 100% recommended.

  • 5/5 Greg R. 1 year ago on Google
    Highly recommend shop to deal with. I was kept informed/notified from the moment I ordered to delivery from Melbourne to north Lismore in record time. Couldn’t send an email as fast as my new set up bass was delivered! 11 stars from me.

  • 5/5 Sarah B. 1 year ago on Google
    This was an online purchase. Great service. Staff were able to answer my son’s questions about the specific bass guitar we purchased. The site was easy to navigate Delivery was fast. I would have no problem recommending this store.

  • 5/5 Rod B. 1 year ago on Google
    Today at short notice and with a distortion issue in my rig plus a gig tonight! Dave help me sort out what the issue was and thankfully it came down to a speakon cable that had failed. So thanks to Dave's courtesy and care he help with 2 new speaker cables and my rig is fuller and sweeter sounding than ever. Can't rave more about this wonderful shop and all of the wonderful staff and owner! Thanks to Guy and all his awesome staff!

  • 5/5 Geshan S. 2 years ago on Google
    The best place to buy a Bass for all Low End lovers... these guys have been in business for a long time and KNOW what they are doing. Very helpful and friendly bunch. I've been a customer for over 8 years and they have not disappointed at all.


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  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Repair services
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
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    • ✓️ In-store pick-up
    • ✓️ On-site services
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