Special gift needed for DB player

[SodaDreamer]

Hi all

Reposted here after some advice.

Looking for a special gift for a DB player (also plays electric). Have a decent amount of cash to play with, any ideas most welcome!

I'm not a bassist myself but will try to answer any questions about what he already has if I can!

Thanks

SD

Xxxxx

[Staggering on]

Does he/she have a good DB stand?The Bass Bar stand is highly recommended and is discussed in a recent thread in the EUB and double bass forum on this site, it seems to be ideal for those who play both DB and EB and need to switch easily.There are other stands too.

What about a bow,you can spend little or a lot on these.

A case/gig bag/wheels(bass buggy)?

I'm done.Good luck.

[SodaDreamer]

Unfortunately he has all of these things. He's the guy who has everything which is, I guess, why I'm struggling so much!

[T-Bay]

Bass Uke?

[Burns-bass]

4 minutes ago, T-Bay said:

Bass Uke?

The worlds best dust gatherers.

[jrixn1]

Tickets to a Renaud Garcia-Fons gig.

[Happy Jack]

If you want to get him something which

1. he doesn't already have,
2. works really well with DB,
3. will attract loads of attention, and
4. is just ridiculously cool

then may I suggest http://www.sonuspeaker.com/?page_id=95

I checked these out at NAMM in January and they are just wonderful. They're not perfect for every gigging player since (for example) they can't really be stacked, despite what the makers claim, but this is quibbling.

 

[Silvia Bluejay]

A couple of images in context, to show you the relative size. The guys at NAMM had them stacked, but they didn't look too secure, to be honest.

[geoffbassist]

How about reaching out to one of his favourite bassists to see if you can buy a Skype lesson for him? It’s amazing how many of the best players offer them, especially if you email and explain. 

[keeponehandloose]

 

[Frank Blank]

29 minutes ago, keeponehandloose said:

 

This pleases me hugely.

[Huge Hands]

I was bought that timber kit as a present.  When I read the instructions, they seemed to be saying there was a lot of fettling involved with sanding and glueing to get it all to fit together.

Mine is still in the box...

[keeponehandloose]

5 minutes ago, Huge Hands said:

I was bought that timber kit as a present.  When I read the instructions, they seemed to be saying there was a lot of fettling involved with sanding and glueing to get it all to fit together.

Mine is still in the box...

I only came across these the other day..

Used to love woodwork at schools....

[SodaDreamer]

Oh wow! So much can happen when you're busy at work and don't get a chance to check messages! You guys are awesome! I'll be following up on these ideas and seeing what I can come up with!

Much love xxx

[lowdown]

What about a night out at Ronnie Scott's ? Listening to the "The Chick Corea Akoustic Band with John Patitucci and Dave Weckl" 

 

https://www.ronniescotts.co.uk/performances/view/4707-the-chick-corea-akoustic-band-with-john-patitucci-and-dave-weckl

 

Edited May 24, 2018 by lowdown

[Daz39]

7 minutes ago, lowdown said:

What about a night out at Ronnie Scott's ? Listening to the "The Chick Corea Akoustic Band with John Patitucci and Dave Weckl" 

 

https://www.ronniescotts.co.uk/performances/view/4707-the-chick-corea-akoustic-band-with-john-patitucci-and-dave-weckl

 

Wow! I'm only a passing fan of Jazz because of bass playing but that sounds amazing to see live!

[T-Bay]

8 hours ago, Burns-bass said:

The worlds best dust gatherers.

Not mine, use it all the time.

[keeponehandloose]

22 hours ago, Huge Hands said:

I was bought that timber kit as a present.  When I read the instructions, they seemed to be saying there was a lot of fettling involved with sanding and glueing to get it all to fit together.

Mine is still in the box...

You can buy these already made up on their website

[SodaDreamer]

Still investigating everything! Thanks so much guys!

[josie]

I would definitely go for an occasion rather than an object. A really good tutorial or workshop - if possible with one of his heroes - or tickets to a stand-out gig.

http://vixcamps.com/

I go twice a year to Aynsley Lister's blues guitar weekends - this link is well out of date:

http://www.aynsleylister.co.uk/index.php/about/the-gear/guitar-weekends

Usually two or three bass players working with the excellent Steve Amadeo while 20+ guitar players sit and listen to Aynsley. Great atmosphere, high standards, and a lot of fun. Let me know if you want more details.

[SodaDreamer]

On 25/05/2018 at 23:39, josie said:

I would definitely go for an occasion rather than an object. A really good tutorial or workshop - if possible with one of his heroes - or tickets to a stand-out gig.

http://vixcamps.com/

I go twice a year to Aynsley Lister's blues guitar weekends - this link is well out of date:

http://www.aynsleylister.co.uk/index.php/about/the-gear/guitar-weekends

Usually two or three bass players working with the excellent Steve Amadeo while 20+ guitar players sit and listen to Aynsley. Great atmosphere, high standards, and a lot of fun. Let me know if you want more details.

Looks fab but can't quite stretch to get to the States.....

[SodaDreamer]

I think I may have hit upon an idea after he mentioned me making some F Hole covers.....

[keeponehandloose]

38 minutes ago, SodaDreamer said:

I think I may have hit upon an idea after he mentioned me making some F Hole covers.....

Then get some from here, they actually do work

https://www.f-itsfeedbackblockers.co.uk/

[SodaDreamer]

1 hour ago, keeponehandloose said:

Then get some from here, they actually do work

https://www.f-itsfeedbackblockers.co.uk/

Fabulous. I'll take the 'rubbing' while he's working tomorrow!

[visog]

Good call on the Chick gig.