nilorius Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 1 hour ago, RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE said: Yes! A lot of fun with multi fx . Will keep him occupied I'd say Better - Jack Daniels 0,7l - he will be allready 18. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downunderwonder Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 If he is doing his practice he'll need a real amp that can keep up with guitars and drums pretty soon. Metronome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downunderwonder Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 If he is doing his practice he'll need a real amp that can keep up with guitars and drums pretty soon. Metronome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downunderwonder Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 If he is doing his practice he'll need a real amp that can keep up with guitars and drums pretty soon. Metronome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downunderwonder Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 Natch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Lo Posted December 17, 2023 Share Posted December 17, 2023 Two bottles of Grolsh and a rat pedal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJWW Posted December 17, 2023 Share Posted December 17, 2023 I would say a more substantial amp, 200W or more so he is able to do gigs if that is what he wants to do. Alternatively a basic but decent multi effects pedal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimUpNorth Posted December 17, 2023 Author Share Posted December 17, 2023 Thanks for taking the time to reply and for the ideas. I'm definitely going to look at a nice strap,some locks, a tuner and a pedal. I'm pondering if I just get him involved so he can get exactly what he wants rather than me trying to second guess. I like the idea of him having a strap that he'll have for a few years. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie C Posted December 17, 2023 Share Posted December 17, 2023 On 16/12/2023 at 10:19, 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. Gift vouchers for a music shop? My Christmas pressie list often has Andertons vouchers on it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted December 17, 2023 Share Posted December 17, 2023 44 minutes ago, GrimUpNorth said: I like the idea of him having a strap that he'll have for a few years. If you could get it embossed or printed with his initials and the date of his 18th, that’d make it very personal and memorable. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted December 17, 2023 Share Posted December 17, 2023 A stand. One with a neck support and safety restraint, eg https://richtonemusic.co.uk/stagg-sg-a100bk-tripod-guitar-stand/ Alternatively, if he's likely to come onto Basschat, get him either a 3-guitar or 5-guitar stand. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nilorius Posted December 17, 2023 Share Posted December 17, 2023 4 hours ago, GrimUpNorth said: Thanks for taking the time to reply and for the ideas. I'm definitely going to look at a nice strap,some locks, a tuner and a pedal. I'm pondering if I just get him involved so he can get exactly what he wants rather than me trying to second guess. I like the idea of him having a strap that he'll have for a few years. Yeah, a strap made from alligator skin ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nilorius Posted December 17, 2023 Share Posted December 17, 2023 Snorkie635 - let's get it on with the alligator haters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted December 17, 2023 Share Posted December 17, 2023 A bass-themed T-Shirt from bassthing.uk full disclosure - bassthing is my website, but I made it as I wanted some bass-themed t-shirts for myself. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimUpNorth Posted January 3 Author Share Posted January 3 On 16/12/2023 at 14:31, Lfalex v1.1 said: (Trying not to repeat other, worthy suggestions) Strings A good, professional set-up. Tuition Hi, rather late replying, but when you say "a good professional setup", it sounds interesting. We're based in North Surrey - any recommendations on someone who could help. I've had a Google but as I know nothing about this I'm not sure what/who to look for so any advice would be great. Thanks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toneknob Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 Music reading lessons (you'll be thanked for it eventually) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewie Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 A soldering iron and digital scales for when every silly billy says "weight please....!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewie Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 Seriously, a Precision bass with flats on it. x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 3 hours ago, GrimUpNorth said: Hi, rather late replying, but when you say "a good professional setup", it sounds interesting. We're based in North Surrey - any recommendations on someone who could help. I've had a Google but as I know nothing about this I'm not sure what/who to look for so any advice would be great. Thanks I was referring to getting the bass itself set up by a reputable guitar/bass technician or a luthier. Some music shops may offer this as a service, but it's worth Googling around to find one with a good reputation. A good set-up (neck relief, action, intonation) can make a world of difference to an instrument. No one should be fighting to play their bass Experiencing the benefits also helps players to learn what they like and may also motivate them to learn to perform their own adjustments, a useful skill for bassists/guitarists. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 4 hours ago, GrimUpNorth said: when you say "a good professional setup", it sounds interesting. We're based in North Surrey - any recommendations I had a setup on an Epiphone Casino Coupé that had some fret issues. I had the guy at Guitar Guitar in Epsom do the work and I was very pleased with the results. Might not be the same bloke now, but they have a reputation to uphold and I'd imagine they don't employ monkeys. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusoe Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 The LT25 amp has a built in tuner and if it is anything like he guitar version of the amp, it will be pretty good, so a tuner might be moot. A hard case or really good gigbag would be a good choice, as well as a comfortable strap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 Earplugs. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 No. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 Really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StingRayBoy42 Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 The Bass Book by Tony Bacon. And just to repeat what others have said... A really good strap and straplocks - I like a Mono Betty strap but a nice leather one with his name and birthday date embossed (as someone above mentioned) would be a great pressie. A decent case (Hiscox) or bag (Mono/Protec Contego). A good setup (Sort of a service & MOT for his Bass) - Google "Luthier Surrey". A couple of sets of his preferred strings (or a set of Adagio flatwounds - a cheap intro to flatwound strings). A Multi effects pedal - the Zoom B3 is really well regarded. A voucher for your local music shop so he can decide. A good few years of lifts to and from gigs and rehearsals. A set of decent headphones (for yourself 😀) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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