Present for bass playing son

[GrimUpNorth]

Hi 

 

My son got a Yamaha TRBX174 for his birthday last year and he subsequently got a Fender Rumble LT25 and stand.  Its coming up to his birthday again and  I was looking for something to get him.  He says he'd like some new strings and I've asked if he would like some lessons but he says he's ok using the online resources at the mo, so I was looking at something else and so far the only thing I can think of is a cleaning kit.

 

Having had a quick look I'm not sure if they are actually a good idea.  I don't play so any advise would be gratefully received....along with any bass present ideas.  A friend gave him a strap so that's covered.

 

Thanks 

[Waddo Soqable]

A multi effects pedal..? 

[acidbass]

What about a pedal?  A tuner or something a bit more daring like an overdrive?

[ezbass]

Another vote for a pedal, an octaver or chorus would be my shout.

[jezzaboy]

8 minutes ago, Waddo Soqable said:

A multi effects pedal..? 

Aye this, a Zoom pedal or similar will help him on his way down the worm hole.

[Mudpup]

One of these Nux Mighty Plugs.....

 

Rechargeable tiny bluetooth headphone amp for silent practice - just plug it into your jack socket, connect your phone (Spotify/YouTube) via bluetooth, stick your headphones in and you're good to go. Amp Sims and effects included. It's a fab bit of kit for £58 and he can practice anywhere.

 

https://www.gak.co.uk/en/nux-mighty-plug-headphone-amplifier-with-bluetooth-/954524

 

Edited January 16, 2023 by Mudpup

[Waddo Soqable]

With a straight multi fx pedal tho, he can still use it for silent practice by plugging h/phones in, but he can also use it "out loud" with his amp

[thodrik]

Leads, cables, or as my brother likes to give me 'T-shirts with terrible bass related puns or jokes':

A small sample of what I have received over the last few years:

 

 

 

 

My wife utterly hates them, which means that my brother will continue sending me them for as long as we are both alive (he is 38 and I am 36). If we stay in good health then that is possibly 80 more t-shirts if a t-shirt is provided every birthday and Christmas. 

[PaulThePlug]

Zoom B1on... Just the ticket! Bargain...

 

[lemmywinks]

A decent gigbag is always appreciated, something that will protect the bass but also be easy to transport. The TGI Extreme ones are reasonably priced:

https://www.gear4music.com/Guitar-and-Bass/TGI-Extreme-Series-Bass-Guitar-Gig-Bag/2WP4?origin=product-ads&gclid=Cj0KCQiAiJSeBhCCARIsAHnAzT82y_TUXZ6_Cwqz6-8_GQyfV2zZHjrjdkNTnX9CE3RdOlLSqTLN8IYaApI3EALw_wcB

 

Also decent cables that will last decades are a good buy, quality doesn't have to mean expensive:

https://www.designacable.com/musician-leads/instrument-leads.html/jack-to-jack/designacable-custom-shop-premium-braided-guitar-cable-van-damme-neutrik.html

[Paolo85]

Maybe he would like online resources, but a bit more structured - a paid-for online course. I love this website for online lessons https://members.talkingbass.net/shop/ and they sell gift cards so your son could decide what sort of course he's interested in.

Because all these people selling online courses also make free youtube videos, chances are he knows the website already so it may be good to find a way of checking if he loves it or hates it.

 

[jezzaboy]

24 minutes ago, jezzaboy said:

Aye this, a Zoom pedal or similar will help him on his way down the worm hole.

Just like this one

[fretmeister]

The little Zoom multi effect would be great fun.

 

I wish there was something like that when I was a kid.

[Cato]

Another vote for the Zoom.

 

They're a great and inexpensive entry point into the world of effects pedals, also good enough to gig with.

[PaulThePlug]

 I think the B1on (or B1 Four) would be more useful and flexible than the MS60B for hobby and a learning bass player... No?

Edited January 16, 2023 by PaulThePlug

[Reggaebass]

He would definitely get good use from a tuner pedal , has he got a stand for his bass 

Edited January 16, 2023 by Reggaebass

[TheGreek]

Lots of love for the Zoom pedal. 

 

Don't forget it also has a built-in drum machine and tuner. 

[Nail Soup]

If he doesn't have a gig bag, that could be a good option. 

Gig bag or a Zoom-style multi effect would be my top two, with cleaning kit quite a long way behind.

[Waddo Soqable]

5 minutes ago, Nail Soup said:

If he doesn't have a gig bag, that could be a good option. 

Gig bag or a Zoom-style multi effect would be my top two, with cleaning kit quite a long way behind.

What's this "cleaning kit" you speak of? 😁

[GrimUpNorth]

Wow thanks for all the replies!

 

I'll have a ponder but some great ideas - thank you.

[Reggaebass]

1 hour ago, Waddo Soqable said:

What's this "cleaning kit" you speak of? 😁

I clean mine,  march I think it was…1982 😁

[Bolo]

A nice little amplifier?

 

[Bunion]

A cheap audio interface so he can start recording 

[Paolo85]

36 minutes ago, Bunion said:

A cheap audio interface so he can start recording 

True! Good idea

[floFC]

Some good ideas there. I would add a simple looper pedal to the mix - great for quickly recording yourself when inspiration strikes.