37 AWESOME gifts for bass players ($1 - $1000)

[@user-ud7gv3br5d]

here I go watching gear vids again, I swear to god if I keep seeing stingrays on these bass channels I will do something very finantially irresponsible

[@raaulm2166]

I just did something very irresponsible, i just got my first stingray, totally worth it 😅

[@cristianslapbass]

yellow G-shock🔥🔥🔥

[@Qualltoxy]

Ian loving Casio/G-Shock makes me appreciate him even more lol

[@brewcityldb]

The IEMs in this vid are currently a cyber Monday deal at $40 on Amazon. Just bought a pair for myself!

[@SO-ym3zs]

You're right about Casio watches: cheap and great. And the old-school digital models like the F91W scratch a nostalgia itch and cost a whopping $13, so you can get a quality watch and save the rest of the money for a new bass like a sensible person instead of blowing it all on a high-end watch :)

[@joninawhitecoat]

"Snare bags" is my new favourite term of affection for a drummer. "How you doin', Snare Bags!"

[@dbosse311]

Love this yearly ep! I have so many of the things on this list. The Walrus Canvas tuner is the envy of all my friends--not just because it's snazzy, but because it's SO FAST. I just run it in bypass since I'm still working on EVERYTHING and I can always look down and make sure I'm playing the note I think I'm playing. Thanks, as always, y'all!

[@mattbrown7001]

I’m a watch dude and everyone has g shocks. You can have a 20 grand Rolex gmt but you will also have a $15 f91w, $60 dw5600 or a $100 casioak. There is definitely overlap between watch enthusiasts and musicians.

[@mysteryshrimp]

Specifically the G shock line is made to be rugged. If you're on the road, you will want to have a watch that can get knocked around, get spilled on, not get scratched, etc. love those g-shocks, and I used to sell everything from Casio to Tag.

[@SO-ym3zs]

Absolutely correct on the Dunlop Gator Grip picks. I use 2.0mm, and they give a beautiful tone somewhere between finger style and a more stereotypical pick tone. Highly recommended.

[@jamesrafferty6545]

@@SO-ym3zs that’s something someone told me as well it was nice to have someone come up and notice! If you really dig you get great pick tone and light playing feels still nice and firm while still sounding delicate!

[@SO-ym3zs]

@@jamesrafferty6545 I love their tone and versatility and durability. That said, the fact they don't flex at all can be tiring on the wrist when you're songs with a lot of fast, lengthy 8th note passages.

[@lowellmeadows9749]

I freaking love the partner program inside the SBL membership!!

[@abouc]

I gifted myself a 2024 Tim Commerford Artist Series StingRay in Xavier Green.

[@sciencereviewwithmr.blades2567]

My sterling Joe Dart is absolutely insane. Cannot believe it was only $400.

[@shanab237]

Shout out to the lady bass players..........the few, the proud!!!!

[@T-Bass-Groove]

I bought a Green Bell nail clipper based on last year’s recommendation and they’re great.

[@davidmhuey]

I finally bought Ian's presets this past weekend, I waited too long! They are great!

[@IanMartinAllison]

Thanks so much for the support! Hope they're inspirational for you.

[@abrahamcantu6147]

A solder gun kit is a good gift too for a bass player

[@ArtistsOnlyMusic]

That was Fun - Thanks guys !

[@jameslucas1476]

The Dunlop Super Bright Nickel strings are my favorite!

[@lyciab8416]

Watches in general are boring but Casio watches are epic, and that’s my estrogen riddled opinion. I’m also a bit curious about that Soundbrenner tactile metronome watch. Hey, you really should have a series on gear testing. I want to hear your thoughts on basically all the Soundbrenner stuff and also that weird tactile backpack bass monitor.

[@jamesrafferty6545]

I love the 2 mm gator picks

[@SO-ym3zs]

Ditto. I have a big variety of picks, but those are my go-to. Perfect for bass.

[@TeaSniffler]

I'm a girl and I wear my orange Casio watch all the time Some of them can be really pretty

[@robertp457]

I bought that nail clipper and it’s awesome!

[@RyanWright]

3:45 Those are perfectly functional tripods. I picked one up a few years ago, and it works just fine.

[@felipehamm6522]

Ian was one of the best additions to SBL. I just enjoy everything he does.

[@Al69BfR]

1:02:12 My personal preference is to put a clip on tuner in every gigbag for each my guitars and basses I use regularly. And besides a cable, strings and a strap I also put in a small foldable stand, so no matter which one I grab, I always have everything I need that evening already in my bag. Of course I also bring a bag with other necessities and an combo/amp/cab plus a pedalboard if necessary. But if there is already an amp on stage I can just grab my bass and I‘m good to go. So a clip on tuner by tc electronics, Peterson or Korg are small, reliable and not that expensive as a pedalboard tuner where you also have to bring your pedalboard to the gig every single time. That‘s why they are a nice affordable Christmas gift.

[@Stigstigmamatata]

throwing the dunlop flow in the ring as the best bass pick, also love the gator grip tho. Also on the labella strings, the tape wounds are great too :)

[@McHale72]

I've got a goofy one to add to your list. A rechargeable book light. It has a clip on it and you use it to illuminate your set list on dark stages. I clip it on to my mic stand near the bottom and have the set list directly below it.

[@LIVINGRETIRED310]

My favorite gift for myself were wireless Tx/Rx guitar system for my bass. I can rock through the house lol

[@ericpalmer3588]

The Nordy mute seemed to effect intonation a lot. The best thing I’ve found so far is putting foam under the strings and above the strings attached to the chrome bridge cover. If you sandwich it, it will not work ruin the intonation.

[@krispykrunkdonut]

Gator Grip 96!

[@RyanWright]

22:25 Got a set of those for Christmas last year. They are pretty great IEMs, especially for the price.

[@therealkpat]

I got the 1.5 mm gator pick on a whim. Ran with it since! Really good stuff for funk, punk, palm mute picking etc

[@adamlee442]

Finally ordered myself the HX Stomp, it's gonna be so much fun!

[@carlhagen2488]

I bought those nail clippers last year . I love them!

[@KyleS.1987]

The pedal plugs from last year were brilliant. I got 'em in my Stomp right now. Happy holidays, SBL crew!

[@fabioasramos]

For iems, I used KZ ZS10 years ago. They are pretty good. If I remember correctly the AS 10 has more bass... I've been using 7HZ Legato for a while now. If you can find them on sale, they are insane! The best iems for bass players that won't break the bank, and has a lot of bass!

[@nealjones8091]

I had a yellow G shock in the early 2000's, was my favourite watch ever!

[@claytonflanders5221]

Casio has and always will be a very worth while watch. It is one of the very few consistently accurate time pieces available in this price range.

[@AJett35]

I prefer Dunlop Primetone picks but bought a random assortment of Dunlops and that purple .96 gator pick is the star amongst the pack.

[@tommy49elliot]

You guys are quickly becoming my only reason to connect to the internet. My suggestions, the BOSS ME-50b. Price vs. quality = unbeatable. Ian, I’m a watch guy. I’ve got the expensive ones, I’ve got the G-Shock. I just ordered a new retro Timex. They are coming correct with their new collection. Peace and goodness, t

[@RyanWright]

35:43 And maybe that way they'll be on time to rehearsal! ;) lol

[@SO-ym3zs]

Put flats on that Starfire I, and life will be good :) Beautiful looks and tone, and it's short scale, like God intended.

[@alangrafton923]

Actually laughing my head off at the Katy Perry giant steps

[@Slamminbassplayer]

I’m shocked I made it to the end, but it’s a pretty good list (maybe outside of the watch…) Thanks - I guess I’ll be buying some extra Xmas prezzies for myself… as usual!

[@staranjell]

In Tune guitar picks make great custom printed picks.

[@Slamminbassplayer]

Shoutout Morrie’s dealerships in The Cities… ever since my pop got that ‘87 RX-7 that I learned to drive a manual transmission! Haha

[@JeffWok]

Here is a side tip. Buy the Amazon IEMs! For $50 I have never heard my fingers on the strings more. I had never had IEMs but I bought them on Sharon's recommendation. Even if they aren't the ones for you, you will get $50 bucks worth of experience out of them. Love em, not the end all be all, but love them. KZ ZS10 Pro if you are interested.

[@MichaelKoellingBass]

The KZ IEMs are fire. They are every bit as good as my Shure 435s.

[@GregoryRitter]

They were on sale for $39 for Black Friday

[@Y4Uable]

shez is officially my favorite nickname

[@jurgenhuman8417]

I got myself a paint brush after watching your previous video 😂😂😂

[@JustPlayingBass]

I bought the IEMs on your recommendation...have you seen how many have sold on amazon lately!!!

[@theprezenz]

You've should put the ME90b and the HX One as alternatives for the Stomp 😉

[@ThinkyPain]

Gator Grip! I vacillate between .96 and 1.14 - seriously, try them if you have not!

[@jimmywhyte7181]

wow the classic vibe 50s p bass looks lovely, and a lovely price, sigh i want to try one.

[@SantaFredNY]

All Santa Approved!

[@justinerb6975]

Add some Comply Memory Foam tips to the KZ ZS10 Pro. It's an extra $10, but it will make the seal and fit so much better.

[@cu2971]

I need to check out some of these

[@mysteryshrimp]

If they don't have a short scale bass, get one. $100-$200 will get a squier or Harley Benton. It's impossible to tell a bass player how good a short scale is without forcing them to play one for a couple of weeks.

[@lyciab8416]

We need a bassist oriented spa, with like a deeeeep hand massage and stretching and neck massage and a maybe a simple manicure - fancy nail clippers!

[@theGefilteFist]

Sharon sure does have a nice set

[@YvonG4]

Bags is SAC in french

[@robertp457]

Straplocks. Specially Schaller staplocks.

[@StMichael93]

LK straps rock

[@jimmywhyte7181]

Whos coming up with these production ideas ? lol, SBL rules .

[@sixstackjack]

i did order the "kz-zs10pro" took like month to get em, and once i did the cable wase loose in the plugg so i had to order a new cable that will come tomoro (hopefully it will work bettre)

[@waltnutt8235]

well, this actually needs to be targeted to my wife's youtoobs, not to mine :D

[@iFunktion]

I'm a guy and I'm not a watch guy. Sharon wins that one

[@robertp457]

From the data at hand all we can tell is watches aren't a Sharon thing.

[@mindmeld12345]

“Tik” in Hebrew means bag :)

[@_Olorin]

Sharon is 100% wrong, nothing that sounds like "tick" means bag in French haha (I'm French). The general word for bag is "sac".

[@southpawjinx1]

But ticking fabric is french and used to make bags.

[@_Olorin]

@@southpawjinx1 I found no French origin to ticking fabric and it's not derived from a French word (also, it seems it's used much more for furniture, mattresses and pillows than bags). Ian's explanation for why it's called "tick" makes much more sense. On a side note, "Denim" is both a french fabric and the name is also derived from French, "de Nîmes" meaning "from Nîmes", a French city in the south.

[@southpawjinx1]

@@_Olorinit’s okay I found it for you on an obscure search engine called google: ‘Ticking is a sturdy fabric that originated in Nimes, France, and often used to make bedding and mattresses’

[@Alexilehio]

I haven’t finished yet but I better not see new strings were bass players Edit : I was betrayed 😔

[@jimmywhyte7181]

Yes Shaz watches are a guy thing but also were a ladies thing, look at vintage ladies watches they are epic.

[@gregpepper6053]

It’s a trap!

[@Buggle7619]

female: and not a watch person hahaha

[@BasVer]

Am I first ? Cool !

[@ivan5ipg]

Segundo 😊

[@richardsego]

If you're fast you can get those Linsoul IEM's on Black Fri/Cyber Mon deal for $40 like I did! Thanks guys!