Treat this guide as a checklist of everything you need before starting your next performance.
Glasser Bass Transport Wheel with Brake: 10mm Shaft
This transport wheel lets you carry your large instrument around with ease. It's quickly attachable to your endpin socket, and the durable rubber tire comes with a lock. It'll make any bassist's life easier.
Kolstein Secretary Bass Bib, Black
Protect your bass from the elements, and store a pen and pad in the handy pocket. The smooth red satin is easy on your bass, so you’ll always be playing in comfort. A true luxury!
Heriba Double Bass Plastic String Winder
Save time and eliminate hand fatigue with this Double Bass Plastic String Winder. This convenient and compact product easily slips over the tuning peg and allows for easy grip while applying proper force to the peg.
Bass Grip
Grip strength is crucial for bass players. Beginners should focus on developing grip strength early, while even experts need to maintain it regularly. Hand and wrist exercises not only help prevent strain and repetitive motion injuries but also strengthen your playing technique and improve your tone. The D’Addario Varigrip features an ergonomic design and adjustable tension for each finger, making it the ultimate conditioning tool.
Boston LP-900 Tall Adjustable Musician's Seat with Foot Rest
The Boston LP-900 is the perfect seat for bassists (or any musician) looking to take the load off their feet during long performances. Fully adjustable, the patented design makes it easy to find the perfect height, with rubber stoppers that increase stability. Whether you’re an upright or electric bassist, this is the best chair you could ask for.
D'Addario Nexxus 360 Cello/Bass Rechargeable Tuner
The perfect rechargeable cello & bass tuner that offers both precision and convenience. The bright, full color LED makes it easy to see in dark venues, while 360-degree adjustability gives you flexibility in any situation. The rechargeable battery lasts up to 24 hours of continuous tuning with an auto power-off setting in case you forget. Don’t miss out on this bass player’s staple!
Dampit for Bass
The original Dampits for Bass are the most economical, efficient system for keeping your instrument properly humidified, whether you live in a hot or freezing climate. Dampits not only maintain your humidity level, but will also raise humidity in dry conditions. This makes it prized by bass players above other brands.
WMutes Bright Silver Bass Concert Mute
A concert mute for an upright bass is used to alter the instrument's tone and reduce its volume subtly, producing a more subdued, mellow, and focused sound. This Bright Silver concert mute for double bass by WMutes is specially designed to produce a high quality muted sound for your instrument.
Realist Pickup
If you’re looking for some extra amplification, consider a pickup! These electric pickups by Realist will offer you rich, true tone through any common amplifier without the need of a preamp. Easy to install, it’s a must for a bassist playing in larger ensembles.
The Real Book for Bass
You’ve stocked up on all the bass gear you need…but now what should you PLAY? The Real Book has been a staple of bassists the world over, offering a complete collection of jazz and pop standards for you to learn. Every bassist needs a copy!