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15 Sep 2008

Which Online Music Stores do you use?

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Posted By : mr.nwb | Comments : 64

Just doing a quick survey of where you NWB'ers buy your stuff from.

Just doing a survey of where you NWB'ers buy your stuff from.

I've had the dolphin music affiliate banner ad on the site for the past 4 years and not made one single sale/commission. (maybe you peeps don't think about clicking on it)

Just wondering where you NWB'ers make their musical purchases. Im in the mindset of trying to get some exclusive deals/partnerships set up.

Stores I use are..

www.stringsdirect.co.uk
www.gak.co.uk
www.amazon.co.uk

Comments

# Posted by HARD TO HANDLE - 15/09/2008, 14:06 (GMT)

www.cottamguitars.co.uk based in Leigh

Full guitar Bass and Acoustic set-up and repair service

Also Europes biggest stocks of IBANEZ Spares.

Tons of Dimarzio, Seymour Duncan, EMG and Bare Knuckle Pickups in stock.
All the popular guitar parts in stock too!

Max

# Posted by beebop - 15/09/2008, 14:12 (GMT)

i have to say most of our stuff comes off of ebay!
have used dolphin music before tho and will use the link nxt time cheers

# Posted by Scott - Metalleeka - 15/09/2008, 14:18 (GMT)

used to use dolphin but our last few purchases have been from www.thomann.de
used http://www.millennium-music.com/ a couple of times

# Posted by 'BLUE SLICKERS' - 15/09/2008, 14:18 (GMT)

To be frank I can't recall having seen the Dolphin Banner, we have used ebay and loot also traditional methods such as trawling through shops new gear being the price it is. I would click on said banner though if I had seen it and known that's what it was!

# Posted by mr.nwb - 15/09/2008, 15:48 (GMT)

hah! cheers folks - Yeah, I dont think its obvious that the Dolphin Music banner makes the site some ££. I could possibly get NWB memebers a special voucher code for dolphin music. Its something theyve aired to me in the past.

As for other stores. Amazon.co.uk has some great prices on lee oskar harmonicas and other accessories.

# Posted by AndyBassOrGuitar - 15/09/2008, 16:00 (GMT)

I use www.bookdepository.co.uk a lot for music based books. Especially guitar & bass tuition w/cds (excellent backing tracks), and artist biographies. Most are cheaper than Amazon, which I also use. MusicRoom.com has some good offers on now and again.... and you can't go wrong with Ebay for owt! That's were mi Hartke bass amp came from infact!

# Posted by mr.nwb - 15/09/2008, 16:14 (GMT)

Musicroom.com/sheetmusicdirect.co.uk have some good tabs for 99p. Especially useful if you just want one or two songs from an album.

# Posted by "RED ZOO" - 15/09/2008, 17:00 (GMT)

Bugger.... i spent a grand at dolphin recently... i know it helps you not...Sorry. But this might help.. i have found dolphin and their customer services second to none... i did think about using thomann but figured if the goods came damaged or wrong it would be a ball ache gettin em exchanged etc.. will def use the link next time.
G.

# Posted by mr.nwb - 15/09/2008, 18:01 (GMT)

"Bugger.... i spent a grand at dolphin recently... "

Mr.nwb = Gutted!!! :-(

# Posted by "RED ZOO" - 15/09/2008, 18:06 (GMT)

Soz Maaayte!!!... i need some lights now...do dolphin do em...i know... i will click the link...you see if i dont i tell ya...
G

# Posted by mr.nwb - 15/09/2008, 18:24 (GMT)

Forget the lights mate.. what you really need is a Sponge Bob Square Pants Ukulele!! Check out the photo above.

Yeah, they do lights as well.

# Posted by "RED ZOO" - 15/09/2008, 18:29 (GMT)

eh hem.. i already have one.. it erm... cost me a grand.....

# Posted by mrs.nwb - 15/09/2008, 19:24 (GMT)

I seriously want one of those! ha!

I've never seen P laugh as much as he did when he saw ''eh hem.. i already have one.. it erm... cost me a grand.....''

You should have left it a while... they've come right down in price, you can get one for £19.99 now!

# Posted by "RED ZOO" - 15/09/2008, 19:36 (GMT)

You know how it is...they bring out a" Sponge Bob Square Pants Ukulele" they cleverly market it...as a 'must have' item, make you think you will be the last to own one!!! then before you know it you have gone and got a loan from Rob You Blind loans and you are the proud owner of a Sponge Bob Square Pants Ukulele... i bought all the stuff K-Tell ever promoted...whats that about a fool and his money??
But to the initial thread.. i bought my radio mike from I-Muso..

# Posted by mr.nwb - 15/09/2008, 20:23 (GMT)

Does anyone buy anything from sound control anymore?

actually, just had a peep on their website, and its currently under re-design! so I guess not.

How about dawsons online?

# Posted by 'BLUE SLICKERS' - 15/09/2008, 20:33 (GMT)

What? Dawsons Creek? more like Sh*t creek...We've also used thomanns 'int Germany it can take a few days but they are very proffessional(whoops spelling! watch out for Viking!), and although an amp had to go back it was replaced straight away without quibble! And I like quibble...

# Posted by viking - 15/09/2008, 21:15 (GMT)

blue slickers-any one who likes a bit of quibble can spell any way they want!! as long as they're not TOO HERRatic about it!! " onward christian so-o-o-ldiers...."

# Posted by Emma Forman - 16/09/2008, 00:53 (GMT)

I use imuso, do you have anything with them as might buy a new guitar in a while?

# Posted by TVM - 16/09/2008, 01:32 (GMT)

ebay.co.uk

# Posted by Dave The Bass (Armed And Ready... - 16/09/2008, 06:22 (GMT)

iv'e used ...

http://www.soundslive.co.uk/

www.pmtonline.co.uk

plus a few others i've forgot ;)

# Posted by mr.nwb - 16/09/2008, 09:21 (GMT)

I'll investigate into Imuso and soundsalive - See what I can muster up.

I've managed to get something sorted with www.thomann.de, So I'll get them on the site ASAP.

Awaiting feedback from Dolphin - Hopefully they'll be able to do NWB members some exlusive deals.

# Posted by Andy Mack - 16/09/2008, 13:22 (GMT)

Imuso I use for BIG stuff all the time- I have used GAK also and Paul Soundcontrol is no more some of the stores have been taken over by Reverb and the rest (including the huge Manchester store) PMT-

I by my strings and other bits and pieces including all parts from www.axesrus.co.uk excellent excellent website!!!

# Posted by Andy Mack - 16/09/2008, 13:23 (GMT)

Guitar village is another and merchant city music has the best URL- www.guitars.co.uk- I am a freak and cant stop buying!!

# Posted by Emma Forman - 17/09/2008, 07:38 (GMT)

I forgot to add, for cds I use cd-wow even though amazon is often cheaper...hmmm there is a flaw in my plan somewhere

# Posted by Andy Mack - 17/09/2008, 08:53 (GMT)

For CDs I steal them

# Posted by Angel Of Sin - 17/09/2008, 10:21 (GMT)

Sorry to say, but it all about price for me. Got loads of stuff from Thomann over the last few years, also SoundsLive and Stringsdirect.

# Posted by Luis-G - 19/09/2008, 11:09 (GMT)

I use www.gak.co.uk and I've also used www.giggear.co.uk. Good prices and stock tbh.

# Posted by Dazzlar - Dyehouse - 19/09/2008, 12:36 (GMT)

just wait til Thomann hit the UK, that'll shake up the market!!

# Posted by Scott - Metalleeka - 19/09/2008, 13:42 (GMT)

Are they planning to set up a uk base?
I sincerely hope they don't set up an operation in the uk. For one thing, their warehousing costs will go through the roof, as well as the cost of everything else in the UK, meaning their prices will more than probably go up.

# Posted by mr.nwb - 29/09/2008, 20:07 (GMT)

I've added a Thomann banner to everyones control panel page - Please click on that banner before you make a purchase. You'll be supporting the running of NWB if you do, I'll even credited members with some extra CRP points and/or homepage coverage.

# Posted by Scott - Metalleeka - 29/09/2008, 20:47 (GMT)

excellent, will definately use both the dolphin and thomann links in future.

# Posted by "RED ZOO" - 29/09/2008, 21:43 (GMT)

When it is time to replace my much loved Sponge Bob Square Pants Ukulele i will defo use the links...however my purchase will not be so expensive as my last...mm..mmmmm. i think...!!!! ':-/

# Posted by mr.nwb - 26/02/2009, 23:03 (GMT)

Added an ebay link the other day, and NWB has made its first commission! 18p! Nice one!

# Posted by Bat - 26/02/2009, 23:07 (GMT)

So, do you get commission only if the person who followed the link 'buys' from that site? Or do you get money for traffic?

# Posted by mr.nwb - 26/02/2009, 23:09 (GMT)

Commission, only if you click through and buy something/win an item.

The cookie lasts for 7 days. I get a % of the sellers ebay fees. So its not a massif amount, but I know you nwb'ers use ebay quite a lot.

# Posted by Bat - 26/02/2009, 23:10 (GMT)

I use ebay, play and amazon a lot so i'll try to remember to do it through your site if i'm ordering owt.

# Posted by mr.nwb - 26/02/2009, 23:14 (GMT)

That would be fantastic! cheers dude.

# Posted by Bat - 26/02/2009, 23:18 (GMT)

No probs! And these 'ads by google' underneath the comment box... do you get anything if i click them?

# Posted by mr.nwb - 27/02/2009, 08:39 (GMT)

Yeah, just clicking the google ads makes some money. Its about 5p a click. But, you cant keep clicking on the same ad, as google knows which ones youve already clicked on. I think there's a 30 day cookie on it.

# Posted by AndyBassOrGuitar - 27/02/2009, 09:39 (GMT)

Just clicked on all the ads .. I was after a new XLR-XLR mic lead, so had a gander at Dolphin Music. They didn't have any! :-(
Nevermind... At least you made 5p! :-) .. it all adds up!
I buy stuff from Ebay and Amazon, and so will try and remember to use your link next time.

# Posted by Duke Bocks - 27/02/2009, 09:53 (GMT)

thomanns prices have shot up recently with the sh1tty pound to euro exchange rate. I use a local shop, Procom, A MUSIC SHOP RUN BY MUSICIANS FOR MUSICIANS 157 Stamford Street Ahton-u-lyne...there..that should get me a couple of new xlr leads..lol

# Posted by Duke Bocks - 27/02/2009, 09:54 (GMT)

oops..ashton-u-lyne..doh!

# Posted by mr.nwb - 27/02/2009, 10:09 (GMT)

I've noticed that Amazon have started to sell leads and guitar strings. I bought one of those Marshall 2W mini stacks from them the other day. Free postage as well. Cant grumble.

# Posted by Bat - 09/03/2009, 19:32 (GMT)

Hey Mr NWB. Just bought something from Amazon, but i clicked through via NWB. Hope you get a nice percentage from £10.

# Posted by THE STIG - 03/04/2009, 19:26 (GMT)

www.stringbusters.com
they do some great deals on bass and guitar strings

# Posted by Bad Horsie (Mick) - 29/04/2009, 09:21 (GMT)

I've had a lot of success with www.soundslive.co.uk . The last 4 new purchases I've made have been from there. Even with shipping involved they'll price match anything anyone else has. And the guitars I've bought have been set up right out of the box. Excellent fast and professional service from them.

# Posted by Bad Horsie (Mick) - 29/04/2009, 09:26 (GMT)

"# Posted by mr.nwb - 26/02/2009, 23:09 (GMT)

Commission, only if you click through and buy something/win an item.

The cookie lasts for 7 days. I get a % of the sellers ebay fees. So its not a massif amount, but I know you nwb'ers use ebay quite a lot. "

Bollocks! If only I'd seen this earlier. I bought a H&K Switchblade from Ebay only last week for £650. Sorry mate!

Noted for future reference.

# Posted by mr.nwb - 30/04/2009, 20:29 (GMT)

Bummer!!! not to worry. least you know for next time :-)

# Posted by Carbon Copies | Covers Band - 14/05/2009, 16:13 (GMT)

I had a massive fall out with www.gak.co.uk recently, when we bought some 600w speakers that turned out to be 500w. We weren't even that bothered but I sent a very polite email pointing out that they should update the site, and if they would give us a small amount of credit note against future purchases for the inconvenience it would be much appreciated.

Instead, they took the site down, changed it, and then called me a liar.

On principle I wanted my money back and it took almost three weeks before they agreed to do it, and even then they expected me to pay the courier fees to send them back. I only got a full refund after I got trading standards involved.

Might just be a bad experience, but they obviously don't like to admit when they get it wrong!

# Posted by mr.nwb - 14/05/2009, 16:21 (GMT)

You should use Google site Cache view, or the www.archive.org site - You can get views of old webpages incase theyve been changed.

# Posted by Blind Justice (Sarah) - 14/05/2009, 22:36 (GMT)

Hi Hun, we use....

www.newstrings.co.uk (based in Knutsford) haven't found cheaper strings yet, and excellent delivery, normally the next day.
www.thomann.de bought loads of stuff inc an Ibanez Toneblaster 150 amp head which was ex display and in perfect condition. Also good for leads etc.....
www.rockfactory.co.uk the guy there is a bloody star!!!

If I think of any more I will let you know

Sarah

# Posted by Carbon Copies | Covers Band - 15/05/2009, 14:26 (GMT)

thanks NWB - we're sorted now but I might just have a look when I get hom and off the web blocker and follow up with a snotty email anyway. I sent them the temporary files and screen prints of the original page and they said I'd rewritten the html, and photoshopped the screen print. I mean, who would go to that much effort for a few quid of credit notes?! Was an absolute joke and now I'm getting wound up again just thiking about it!

# Posted by mr.nwb - 15/05/2009, 14:29 (GMT)

What was the item you bought? the model number e.t.c? see what I can find.

# Posted by Carbon Copies | Covers Band - 15/05/2009, 15:22 (GMT)

was Behringer Eurolive B-212 speakers

The original link was http://www.guitarampkeyboard.com/en/behringer-b-212/70675

but the page doesn't exist anymore and they've stopped selling the speakers altogether (about 2 days after giving me the full refund).

My boyf has bought loads of stuff off them and never had a problem, but I was genuinely shocked at their complaints procedure and inability to admit to a mistake!

# Posted by mr.nwb - 15/05/2009, 15:39 (GMT)

i looked at the google cache page, and it deffo says 600W. So youve got a good case there.

I'll PM you the link, so you can forward it to GAK

# Posted by Carbon Copies | Covers Band - 15/05/2009, 16:03 (GMT)

LOL I did email them back, but I doubt I'll hear anything back. At least I now have the moral highground so thanks for that :) I know for a fact I won't be buying anything from em again, and I'd watch yourselves too - they go to great lengths to cover their backs if they mess up!!!

Here's my reply in case you're vaguely interested...

Hi guys.

I know this situation was resolved of a fashion back in March, but I still never got over your complete unwillingness to admit that you were wrong AND you went to the lengths of accusing me of forging html files.

A friend told me today about this amazing website that checks the Google cache to let you know if a website has been changed.

And guess what! You’ll never believe it. It shows that your website DID in fact state the speakers to be 600w.

http://209.85.229.132/search?q=cache:NZnGsd_akbAJ:www.guitarampkeyboard.com/.../70675&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk

Amazing stuff! Shame you lost out on £200 and a lot of future business out of pure stubbornness really.

Is there even a remote possibility that in the face of undeniable proof you can finally admit to being wrong? I wait in eager anticipation.

Louise Woods

# Posted by Ian from Bolton - 07/08/2009, 10:24 (GMT)

Coda Music in Luton keep me stocked up with Rickenbackers.

# Posted by Dresden North End - 19/11/2009, 19:01 (GMT)

got 3 packs of E B slinkys for 12 quid off ebay.
shhhweet
Mark

# Posted by Rob Redfern, Black Rose,more f... - 19/11/2009, 19:09 (GMT)

stringbusters
dolphin music
ebay ha ha
gak sometimes

# Posted by Andy - SuperCharger - 19/11/2009, 19:31 (GMT)

www.stringbusters.com
www.axesrus.co.uk
and my fave www.soundslive.co.uk
All good

# Posted by Bad Horsie (Mick) - 19/11/2009, 19:45 (GMT)

"# Posted by Robert Redfern - 19/11/2009, 19:09 (GMT)

stringbusters
dolphin music
ebay ha ha
gak sometimes"

Don't knock Evilbay bro. I got a Jackson KE3 for £79 from there! lol!

# Posted by TEX & THE HARDCORE TROUBAD... - 09/05/2010, 10:31 (GMT)

ebay but have used Thomman a couple of times

# Posted by 53 Degrees North - 13/06/2010, 18:11 (GMT)

We have used most of the above stores (GAK, Thomman, Ebay etc..).
We also used a firm based in Lancaster to buy an Mp3 player (rack mount) back in Feb. It was faulty on arrival but when we sent it back they contested this and told us that they would refund us minus a tenner for 'restocking'. BTW we have an electronics engineer and two electricians in the band - it was bloody knackered! That aside we are still waiting for the refund now! Do NOT use Soundsavers!!

# Posted by Rocket Jam Promotions - 07/11/2010, 10:15 (GMT)

I use Gear4music.com a lot, they do a full range of stuff from their own cheapo brands right throught to Fender and Gibson, same applies to PA, guitar, accessories, they do the lot really, th prices are always decent and they are very quick.

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