GrimUpNorth Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 He's got his bass and amp and says he's happy with them for now, so I'm pondering what I could get him for his birthday. It won't be his main present, so I was thinking along the lines of... A really nice strap or case. Maybe something he could use to hook up to a pc and record, mix, produce.....yes I don't know what I'm talking about! His amp is a Fender Rumble LT25 so has lots of different sounds (if that's the right term). I'm not a bass player so any advice would be great. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alba Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 Customized strap from Pinegrove leather? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiram.k.hackenbacker Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 Presumably he already has some extras, but worth considering maybe…. Peterson Strobe Tuner Levy’s Leather Strap Dunlop Strap Locks Guitar Care Kit (oils/cloths etc) 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pst62 Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 All of what hiram suggests above. Especially Strap locks, they're are a must! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackroadkill Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 25 minutes ago, hiram.k.hackenbacker said: Peterson Strobe Tuner Not cheap but he'll never need another tuner. These work brilliantly, are fully programmable and are easy to see on a dark stage. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Dare Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 As you don't play yourself, I'd be wary of buying something expensive on spec'. It's difficult to get it right when buying something for someone's interest that you have little knowledge of. As it's not a main present, I'd keep it simple. Programmable strobe tuners are all very nice, but are a bit expensive/overkill for a young guy with his first instrument and amp. The TC clip on tuner at a quarter the price would be fine and you could add a decent strap and gig bag and still spend less than the the cost of the Peterson suggested above. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricksterphil Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 2 hours ago, Dan Dare said: As you don't play yourself, I'd be wary of buying something expensive on spec'. It's difficult to get it right when buying something for someone's interest that you have little knowledge of. As it's not a main present, I'd keep it simple. Programmable strobe tuners are all very nice, but are a bit expensive/overkill for a young guy with his first instrument and amp. The TC clip on tuner at a quarter the price would be fine and you could add a decent strap and gig bag and still spend less than the the cost of the Peterson suggested above. What @Dan Dare said ✅ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 I'd suggest buying him a lifetime subscription to Basschat, but sadly it's free. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grahambythesea Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 A van to lug the gear around. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulThePlug Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 Hook upto a PC... Focusrite Scarlet thingy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjones Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 27 minutes ago, Grahambythesea said: A van to lug the gear around. A drummer with a van to lug all the gear around???? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nilorius Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 Envelope filter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Count Bassy Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 You mentioned a case as a possibiliy. If he doesn't have one than this will become a must have if he continues playing. Hard case or a good bag. I prefer a hard case as you can put it in the car and stack stuff on top of it. If I amusing a bag then I always make sure that it's the last thing in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 (Trying not to repeat other, worthy suggestions) Strings A good, professional set-up. Tuition 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolo Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 (edited) Not sure what your budget is and what accesoires your kid already has. +A set of straplocks is always great. Schaller, Dunlop, Loxx.. can't really go wrong with the name brands. +Behringer v-tone Bdi 21 pedal Always good to have a direct line to the mixing desk with a bit of your favourite sound. +A set of his favourite strings. +A nice guitar strap has been mentioned, I like Marusczyk padded straps. +D'Addario Guitar Maintenance Kit for Bass. Has every tool for setups to string changes. +Mono cases bass gig bag. The best way to protect a bass on the go that's also portable. Headphones for silent practice at home, a comfy padded stool, Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 audio interface for the computer, LESSONS or a workshop, a good guitar stand, Driver's license... So many things! I tried listing in ascending order of cost a bit. Oh last but not least, all bass players really really want one thing above all else... Another bass guitar. Edited December 16, 2023 by Bolo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snorkie635 Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 A couple of packets of strings won't go wrong as long as you find out what he is using. Make sure you buy the correct length and width (gauge) of string though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NHM Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 a groupie for the night 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franticsmurf Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 As it's his 18th, it would be nice if he had something that would last and that, when he gets to 'ahem' our age, that he could look back on. A really nice, quality made strap with (perhaps) straplocks would last even if he changes basses/amps/pedals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Count Bassy Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 1 hour ago, NHM said: a groupie for the night Be sensible. He's a bass player. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bam Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 Cheap multi fx pedal. Zoom 60b or 4on etc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nail Soup Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 When I read the title I first of all thought it meant what to buy as his 18th bass... 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 7 hours ago, GrimUpNorth said: He's got his bass and amp and says he's happy with them for now, so I'm pondering what I could get him for his birthday. It won't be his main present, so I was thinking along the lines of... A really nice strap or case. Maybe something he could use to hook up to a pc and record, mix, produce.....yes I don't know what I'm talking about! His amp is a Fender Rumble LT25 so has lots of different sounds (if that's the right term). I'm not a bass player so any advice would be great. Thanks Irrespective of the above buy him a 2008 Fender - a Precision if of course the best bet - that'll alway be his YOB bass bought by his parent(s) and which he may well keep for life on that basis 👍 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 9 minutes ago, Nail Soup said: When I read the title I first of all thought it meant what to buy as his 18th bass... Only on Basschat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skybone Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 A Basschat membership obviously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 4 hours ago, la bam said: Cheap multi fx pedal. Zoom 60b or 4on etc Yes! A lot of fun with multi fx . Will keep him occupied I'd say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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