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Here’s a list of 10 fantastic gifts for bass players.
These gift ideas are:
- Relevant
- Practical
- Appealing
Let’s dive in!
Table of Contents
1. Gift Card to a Music Shop
The easiest, most exciting gift you can give a bass player is a gift card to the local music shop.
This allows them to put money towards the exact gear or accessories they want, and support local music stores!
2. Fret Wrap
A fret wrap is a scrunchie-looking thing that slides on the bass neck to silence/ mute open strings, making it easier to keep notes clean. This is especially helpful for recording and playing live gigs.
I recommend the Ernie Ball Fret Wrap by Gruv Gear. Make sure it’s medium or large size.
3. Gig Bag
Every bassist can use an extra gig bag. They especially benefit from high-quality gig bags with features like:
- Durable padding
- Water resistance
- Multiple compartments/ pockets for bass gear & accessories
The Cahaya gig bag is a great budget option, and this Gator gig bag for bass is a great high-end option.
4. Strap for Bass Guitar
You can’t go wrong with a comfortable, new, stylish bass strap. They can make or break a long gig or rehearsal session.
There are lots of options, which means you can search for the one that suits the personality of the bassist getting the strap as a gift.
Here are a couple of cool straps:
5. Hercules GS415B Plus AutoGrip System Guitar Stand
The Hercules GS415B is a durable, collapsible, auto-locking guitar stand.
It’s an awesome bass stand for gigging bassists or professional recording studios. Any bass player you buy this for will be delightfully surprised, and they’ll know you did your research!
Here’s a super short video that shows off the Hercules stand.
6. Ernie Ball Instrument Care Kit
Ernie Ball’s instrument care kit includes:
- Polish
- Fretboard conditioner
- String cleaner
- Microfiber cloth
This makes a bass look fresh, and helps it play like a dream as long as it’s regularly cleaned and cared for!
7. Tuner Pedal (Donner DT-1)
Every bassist can benefit from a good tuning pedal.
This allows a bassist to tune silently between songs during a gig and makes for a handsome addition to a pedalboard.
I recommend the Donner DT-1 because it’s affordable and effective, but you can pick any tuner you believe will work well for the bass player getting the gift.
8. Bass Instruction Book
The world of bass books is expansive, which means there are one or multiple great bass books out there for everyone in the bass community.
Some popular bass book categories include:
- Slap techniques
- Funk
- Theory
- Beginner methods
Here are some bass instruction books I recommend:
- Bass Guitar for Dummies, by Patrick Pfeiffer
- Hal Leonard Bass Tab Method, by Eric Wills
- John Patitucci Walking Bass, by John Patitucci
- Pentatonic Soloing for Electric Bass, by Jimmy Haslip
9. Accessories Bundle
There are so many accessories for bass, and they are the perfect affordable gift for bass players.
You can buy one bass accessory or combine some to make an exciting bundle! An accessories bundle is especially fun as a birthday gift basket or Christmas stocking stuffer.
Here are some popular ideas:
- String winder
- Clip-on tuner
- Bass picks (yes, some bassists use picks!)
- Fretboard lemon oil
These ideas are inexpensive, appealing, and quite practical.
10. Instrument Cable (20-Foot)
Instrument cables are essential, and a 20-foot cable is standard, because short cables usually aren’t useful.
Look for a cable that’s flexible, durable, and from a reputable guitar product company, like this 20 Ft Ernie Ball Cable.
Gifts for Bass Players Conclusion
That’s it!
Give the bassist a gift they need, or a gift that’s exceptionally awesome and matches their personality.
If you’re having a hard time deciding what to get, think about what would help them with their bass’s function and playability.