DUDE. How sweet! Thanks a million. I know what I’m sending YOU for the holidays 😂
@Mitsch762 ай бұрын
Really a good idea to spend a little on those presets! You must be doing good stuff, Ian! Otherwise he wouldn't recomment them. BTW Hey Ian, nice to meet you here ;-) Bassplayers community rocks!!
@jackquarantillo51929 ай бұрын
My additions: 1. Tuner! I like the Snark Air rechargeable 2. Polish and microfiber towel to clean and polish your bass. Be careful choosing stands if you have an offset bass (like a Jazz or Jaguar). The Hercules stand you showed is perfect, but others with bottom support won't work for offset bodies.
@philipconradmusic9 ай бұрын
Great additions!
@corodoug8139 ай бұрын
I was thinking about this exact issue. A lot of these things can be expensive, but there are certain items that aren't too expensive that can be exactly what we need.
@philipconradmusic9 ай бұрын
Absolutely! Thanks for watching
@craigridley96189 ай бұрын
Worth mentioning, for more aggressive picking styles try thinner picks like orange dunlops, they won’t throw your pitch out too sharp 👍
@brunocyclist8 ай бұрын
Great call on the hearing protection! So important and so often overlooked. No affiliation or financial interest whatsoever, but the Loop earplugs I use now must be the best I ever had, they even beat the custom moulded ones I still have from my motorcycle riding days. The Loops are comfortable, super easy to put in and take out and you can choose different degrees of noise reduction. There are several types specifically for listening to or working in music and they really allow you to enjoy music in safety. And they're really affordable too.
@philipconradmusic8 ай бұрын
Thanks for the recommendation!
@ivanvaughan62648 ай бұрын
Agree the loop plugs are great - better than a pair i paid over £125 for.
@markmilner8429 ай бұрын
Great suggestions. You covered a lot. A few more ideas: - Clip on tuner would be useful. I mostly use a pedal, but my Snark is a good backup. - Guitar cleaning kit. - Fretboard oil (if they have bass with rosewood or ebony fretboard). - Regarding picks, some felt picks, like ukulele picks, can give you a really warm, round tone. - Luthier tools, for the same kind of person you’d buy a soldering iron for.
@philipconradmusic9 ай бұрын
Really great ideas here! Thanks for watching
@armignac8 ай бұрын
Just want to add one thing to the hercules stands. Dont let them be exposed to sunlight everyday. The plastic will start to melt and become really sticky. Thats why many hercules stands on stage have a screwdriver sticking out of them to hold it together. Keep a look out for them, I see that so often ^^
@philipconradmusic8 ай бұрын
Interesting. Thanks for sharing!
@erstwhilerambler9 ай бұрын
Pausing the video to say 1.) yes on hearing protection; I’m in no way affiliated but highly recommend MEE custom fit earplugs; great fit, high-fidelity sound (just quieter); I’ll never go back to playing without them - not at live at performance volume, and often not at rehearsal volume! I feel so much better after a show having worn my earplugs. 😊 2.) This video is a great idea, and I’m probably going to share this with my wife and others to give them some gift ideas. These “pro tip” videos of yours are my favorites.
@philipconradmusic9 ай бұрын
Awesome! Thanks for watching ⚡️
@ivanvaughan62648 ай бұрын
Good point about the hearing protection- I have some hearing loss in my left ear and it really makes playing/listening to music a challenge- couldn’t agree more with taking care of your ears . Btw - great videos - am late to the channel but one of the most watchable out there 👍
@billytai10969 ай бұрын
I have a great gift suggestion: Bullet Guitar Jack Tightener. Get both the Bullet 2.0 and the Bullet 2.0 Metric. Three models to choose from The original is smooth molded plastic, so it won't scratch your guitar or amp hardware (cheaper). The 2.0 models have a brass socket for a lifetime of heavy use. Original Bullet: fits 1/2" inch nuts for 1/4" inch jacks Bullet 2.0: fits 1/2" inch nuts for 1/4" inch jacks Bullet 2.0 - Metric: fits 11mm nuts for 1/4" inch jacks, common for import instruments
@philipconradmusic9 ай бұрын
Cool idea! Thanks for sharing
@a_fella.Күн бұрын
Warwick do some really great strap locks, they're really easy to release + the part that releases can connect directly to your strap
@basstelkeller9 ай бұрын
Great video. I‘d add a little bass tool kit or multi tool with all the allen keys in it. It’s good to have this in your bag, when you need an emergency setup on a gig.
@philipconradmusic9 ай бұрын
Great addition! Thanks for watching!
@thomasfields20828 ай бұрын
Strap locks are great. ive ben using shoelaces and duct tape with no fail but those fancy things look pretty nice.
@alexscott579 ай бұрын
NUX Mighty Plug MP-2. $75. Gives me the ability to play late at night with headphones when the kid is asleep and not wake anyone up. Connect to your phone with bluetooth and you can play backing tracks and adjust effects and EQ. Game changer to actually be able to practice during my free time while everyone is asleep.
@TenFalconsMusic8 ай бұрын
By far, the best pick I've ever used is the Graph-Tech Tusq. They're about £1 each and bloody worth 10 times that.
@6minus3minus29 ай бұрын
Great recommendations! I'd add one caveat on straps, if your loved one is very tall or bulky, consider a long strap. A regular one might be a bit too short.
@philipconradmusic9 ай бұрын
Good point!
@Matthordika9 ай бұрын
Hercules also has a great foldable stand that, while maybe not quite as stable as the big one, is still really stable and its compact design makes it perfect for slipping into your gigbag or case to take with you. I'm sure a lot of us have gone to rehearsals or gigs where we've either had to carry a big, extra stand, use an old beat up one at the venue that you don't really trust, or even try to lean your instrument on something and pray for the best. So its a great, easy way to have a reliable stand every where you go with little hassle. I always have it packed wherever I go to play.
@philipconradmusic9 ай бұрын
Nice!
@untitleduser6669 ай бұрын
On the topic of picks, I started experimenting with felt picks recently and they sound great with a foam mute or palm mute. Also great U-Bass.
@philipconradmusic9 ай бұрын
Nice!
@dm47288 ай бұрын
Felt picks with flat wounds for that Motown feel
@dchauser49 ай бұрын
- I've been using the Big Stubby picks since you recommended them (when I use one), and I love them. - I can't second the ear protection enough. I have hearing loss in my right ear due to years of going to concerts and listening to loud music with no ear protection. I use the Alpine MusicSafePro ear plugs and have zero complaints about them. - For cables, I'm a big fan of the GLS Audio cables. My mom last year got me a couple of picks made out of quarters as a gift, one is just the Georgia quarter and the other is one from the year I was born. Another good suggestion is either a set-up kit or a cleaning kit. Having one on hand is a great thing and something to save money down the road.
@philipconradmusic9 ай бұрын
Great ideas! Thanks for watching dude!
@tolstoy219 ай бұрын
I think a good, quality leather strap and good strap locks is an awesome gift idea. I also love the idea of a soldering iron (mostly because I'm a tinkerer), but I think if I had $100 to spend on for a gift, I don't know a single bass player would not appreciate that (unless they already have one).
@philipconradmusic9 ай бұрын
Thanks! Thanks for watching
@godsinbox9 ай бұрын
1. A pick (get that clang tone) 2. Series parallel switch (can improve a boring P bass for scooped clang) 3. Notepaper to remind you to not keep forgetting to bring all your gear (it happens more often than you'd think)
@martinheath59479 ай бұрын
Buy a bicycle inner tube (skinny one suitable for a racing bike) Cut a four inch length Stuff lighly with a strip of dish cleaning sponge Place over the A and D strings (right by the bridge saddles) tucking one end under the E string and the other under the G Muting awesomeness especially for Carol Kaye style pick playing, also makes your rounds sound old school thuddy like a semi palm mute but you can still play with fingers. Wonderful cheapskate gift for a bass player friend (or yourself) 😊
@philipconradmusic9 ай бұрын
I’m going to have to try that!
@martinheath59479 ай бұрын
@@philipconradmusic Please do, it's altogether different from sponge in a cool way
@jesserobinson206 ай бұрын
You think a lot about peoples long-term development. You seem like one of those guys that are just awesome.
@gregpepper60539 ай бұрын
Bass Mutes are always a great gift too!
@philipconradmusic9 ай бұрын
Great idea!
@notlaw19769 ай бұрын
What a really thoughtful video. Thanks PC... this is great 👍
@philipconradmusic9 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@Azajndo9 ай бұрын
I highly recommend the Levy's straps, my oldest one is 21 year.
@philipconradmusic9 ай бұрын
Nice!
@bimbobuddha9 ай бұрын
The very first pick you recommended, Ive been using as a guitar pick for so long. Lol it feels and sounds great, so at least now I know I can use it for bass for session playing.
@BrianPellerin9 ай бұрын
Nice video! My only tweaks are… No floor stands. Keep stuff off the floor unless it is your feet. Just because gravity exists doesn’t mean you should impede your ability to walk in a room. Wall-mounted and ceiling-mounted stuff is such a lifesaver. Buy a wall-mounted guitar holder or a ceiling bus track for your cables, cords and wires. Never replace strings. Bless your tone with a nice EQ and use the money you would have wasted on strings on buying other people eq pedals. Seeing the realization come across their face when they try an EQ pedal instead of replacing their strings is such a great feeling. And get a good EQ pedal like the MXR 10 band with 18v of headroom.
@philipconradmusic9 ай бұрын
I like to use strings a long time too. Floor stands are great for stage. Thanks for watching!
@mperk18969 ай бұрын
Felt picks are also pretty cool
@philipconradmusic9 ай бұрын
Agreed!
@duncanwatson78589 ай бұрын
I got the presets Ian did, they are incredible. I’m kinda tone deaf and they were a game changer for me.
@philipconradmusic9 ай бұрын
I just bought them. Can’t wait to try!
@are-bass9 ай бұрын
This was the best gift guide on bass i have ever seen!
@philipconradmusic9 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for watching!
@Mitsch762 ай бұрын
Great video! Very thoughtful gifts to give to ... ME :-) Good picks really!
@George-wy2yb9 ай бұрын
Headstock tuner (polytune is great!) Flexible soft foam to use as vintage mute Standing in the shadows of Motown (Book of Jamerson transcriptions)
@philipconradmusic9 ай бұрын
Great recommendations!
@mathieufoley23399 ай бұрын
LOL... I love that I got for Scott's Bass Lessons right as you mention Ian lol. He's a great guy and his stomp patches are awesome.
@philipconradmusic9 ай бұрын
😂 I just bought them. Can’t wait to give them a try!
@JeffWok9 ай бұрын
Phillip! Excellent call on the soldering iron and the skill set that comes with it. Great channel as always dude.
@philipconradmusic9 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!
@mattastic2478 ай бұрын
Those Franklin Straps are the best. They'll legit last a lifetime.
@Schmuddel9 ай бұрын
Just about everything over than the bass itself and an amp are decently-priced. Even something like a fretwrap is a cool gift imo.
@philipconradmusic9 ай бұрын
Nice!
@BrickDavis9 ай бұрын
dude a few years back I bought like a. ten pack of tuners and any musician that came thru the jam room got a tuner and I was like tune up stay in tune and lets flipping go.
@philipconradmusic9 ай бұрын
Nice!
@robertp4579 ай бұрын
I bought the IMA Presents and they are so much fun and it changes the way I play in a good way.
@philipconradmusic9 ай бұрын
I just bought them. Can’t wait to try them out!
@Terrible_Peril8 ай бұрын
So I’m gonna steal your father in laws stocking vibe. I love that so much. I’m very utility focused (neurodivergent 😅) and my ideal gift I’m never allowed to give (remove all packaging, insert all batteries etc etc and everything goes into ONE very lavishly fabric wrapped box with a ribbon. No ripping paper, no battery duty, ANYWAY- I can work with a stocking. Everyone needs good combo plug/battery/cable combos for devices, flashlights, snacks are a given, etc.😊
@philipconradmusic8 ай бұрын
It’s a great method! Thanks for watching ⚡️
@jaredhouseman20949 ай бұрын
Gravity picks are really great for the price. 1.5mm in your prefered shspe works well
@krumbis8 ай бұрын
I LOVE THEM FAT PURPLE PICKS!!! I’m so glad someone else gets it
@philipconradmusic8 ай бұрын
They are so good!
@SuzyJonesMusic8 ай бұрын
Also my favorite value sunglasses are Goodr :)
@michaelhardie91936 ай бұрын
Wow you and IMA collab would be amazing.
@bignick81219 ай бұрын
I've got Ian's presets and they're awesome and inspiring!
@philipconradmusic9 ай бұрын
I just bought a pack 😂 Can’t wait to try them out!
8 ай бұрын
From p r e s e t s for HX Stomp to a soldering iron? I feel like that's the biggest jump in things haha. Also, Sonicake pedals (not sponsored lol). I just got an envelope filter and an oc2 style octaver for under 60 western money units on Amazon. It's crazy.
@simonbowkett1249 ай бұрын
Instrument removal software like Moises. Although you'll have to pay again after the year's finished.
@cameronlesley24289 ай бұрын
The grolsh beer bottle swing top is the best place to get the red rubber washers
@philipconradmusic9 ай бұрын
Nice!
@chriscuthbertson9 ай бұрын
I'm still using a Levy's strap I got back in 2002, and It's still got the same straplocks on it too. Amazing quality
@philipconradmusic9 ай бұрын
Awesome!
@jamesmarkham74899 ай бұрын
Montyspresso is great if the player has rosewood fretboards
@joshuahek45649 ай бұрын
Picks for the first ...pick? This man woke up today and chose violence. 🤣
@joonasvainio65879 ай бұрын
If the bass player in your life is a child or a teenager, a great gift would that you as a parent, gandparent etc. would carve out time for you and the bass player to go out to the music stores to try out a bunch of gear. I know I always wanted this as a teen. You don't even have to buy anything. The main thing is to get the bassist to get hands and ears on a lotbof different instruments, pedals, amps. So they can get a for what they like for themself, what works for them. And you get to spend time with your young one doing something they are passionate about. Food for thought 😍
@philipconradmusic9 ай бұрын
Great idea! Thanks for sharing
@justincox30049 ай бұрын
PSA: Musicians will love plenty of potential gifts aside from instruments. No need to splurg Aside from that: Mr. Philip Conrad, that tiger shirt is rad, and I'd love to know where you got it
@philipconradmusic9 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! I got it at a little t shirt shop in Japan, so unfortunately I can’t help you find it.
@oliversawatzky81869 ай бұрын
Awesome Ideas!!
@andreweapen1807 ай бұрын
Hi! Love your videos!! What is your favorite half round strings? Looking for a good recommendation for my jmj mustang.
@JK_359 ай бұрын
Good ideas, Another good idea is good quality ear plugs, an example like Eargasm High Fidelity Earplugs, they are only like $40
@philipconradmusic9 ай бұрын
Great idea!
@ianmckenzie53039 ай бұрын
A basic setup kit, a gift for those musicians that want to save money. Maybe linseed oil for the fretboard, or wax and microfibre cloths.
@philipconradmusic9 ай бұрын
Great ideas!
@contratoronto58689 ай бұрын
Awesome video! Are there any musicians you collaborate with who have similar lists? (ie drummers, keys, etc) It'd be cool to see what other like-minded musicians suggest for their instrument of choice
@philipconradmusic9 ай бұрын
Not sure off the top of my head. Thanks for watching!
@SuzyJonesMusic8 ай бұрын
I think our offices are painted the same color!
@philipconradmusic8 ай бұрын
Hi Suzy!
@jacopoaneghini87599 ай бұрын
@pihlipconradmusic HUGE fan of the Big Stubby here too! Check out if you already haven't the Big Stubby Triangle, it's a regular 3mm Stubby but in the shape of the large triangle like the Fender Heavy you choose. Let me know!
@philipconradmusic9 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tip!
@Kuztomshop9 ай бұрын
STRINGS! I would also say to get your favorite bass playing buddy some different type or different brand than he/she usually uses. Bass strings are more expensive than guitar strings and can REALLY make a huge difference in tone and therefore are often considered too much to spend on an experiment. Feed the creativity! Buy them different strings!!!
@philipconradmusic9 ай бұрын
💯
@jorisammerlaan8 ай бұрын
String winder!
@philipconradmusic8 ай бұрын
Nice addition!
@YouYorick9 ай бұрын
Lemon oil ? ( Thank you for your work )
@philipconradmusic9 ай бұрын
Good idea! Although not good for all necks, so gotta be careful!
@steve47656308 ай бұрын
Vox Amplug bass version
@dw77049 ай бұрын
Music store gift card is the best option for me You can save up and get something more pricey, or get accessories you want And please don’t get me a wall hanger A stand is cool But I don’t have a good place for the hangers and no,desire to use them But I am gracious to any gift giver
@philipconradmusic9 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@davidlumgair34999 ай бұрын
A bass hat
@Funkybassuk9 ай бұрын
Best piece of bass gear: free offcut of used foam.
@philipconradmusic9 ай бұрын
💯
@ObraBass8 ай бұрын
I would ask all my friends not to buy me Dunlop or any other strap locks please! Beer on the other hand...