41 Funky Gifts For Bass Players That Are Full Of Hot Licks

Learn from the master himself with this book, which is basically indispensable. Paul McCartney is arguably one of the best and in this book, you'll get a musical analysis of hits and learn to play some of his most famous tracks like "Dear Prudence" and "Lovely Rita."

You can't slap a bass with feeling if you've got what look like hot dogs hanging off your fingers. With this D'Addario Varigrip hand strengthener, you can build muscles in your fingers, palms, hands, and wrists with just a few minutes of use a day.

When their guitar is struggling, this miracle bag will come to the rescue. It's packed with 25 tools and piece of gear that a bassist can use to repair everything from their bass to their banjo to their ukelele. Call it a musician's best friend because everyone in the band can use it.

Salvage your old credit cards, IDs, and other hard plastic cards by turning them into guitar picks. This hole puncher can convert almost anything into a standard 351 shape guitar pick, making it a great gift for musicians who like to personalize their equipment.

Make a bass player's next birthday larger than life with this pop-up card. It's not sheet music, per se, but it's a sheet of paper that really brings music to life. The incredible card can be displayed year-round and has tons of space for a personal message from you.

A string winder is a necessary item for any bassist and they can never have too many of them. This set has a stretcher, winder and cutter, bridge pin puller, and hexagon metal wrench, all of which fit neatly in a plastic case that's easy to carry.

Bass players looking for a sweet spot to put their keys can turn it all the way up to 11 with this wall-mounted Fender Jack rack. It's officially licensed so it's got that classic fender flair and comes with four guitar plugs to hold on to their keys and fobs.

When you need a back-up bassist to give you a touch of inspiration at your next bridge, this Funko Pop version of Lemmy Kilmister would be happy to join you. He rocks, he rolls, and he'll be the reason you feel the spirit of Motorhead coursing through your notes.

Can you even call yourself a bassist if you don't have a beefy amp that delivers gritty growls and slap-worthy modern punches? No, you can't, that's why you need this sick FEnder. It's got 25 watts of power and a deep bass response that delivers funky sound, full, clear sound.

Your bass is your baby and you gotta treat her with care. This kit will bathe her in the luxury she deserves. There are five cleaners for the neck, body, and strings, a microfiber cloth, and two cotton cloths. They help shield against corrosion and extend the life of play.

Being a bassist is about more than picking up chicks at gigs and being the secret leader of the band. If you wanna go from good to great you gotta dip into that music theory. This comprehensive book will teach them all they need to know and take their skills to the next level. There are 89 videos included, too!

Next time you need a smoke, light up by channeling the power of the music gods with the mini guitar lighter. This novelty lighter – perfect for all musicians – is modeled after an electric guitar and includes an LED that activates when you light up.

Think of this as a treasure chest for guitar players. For newbies bassists, it's a godsend and contains everything they need to go from zero to gig in 2 seconds flat. There's a tuner, a capo, picks, and a guitar strap with pick holders built in.

A bass is more than a bass, a bass is a baby. Treat it with the TLC it deserves with this electric gig bag. It's got 20mm of padding and a protective bumper to give it even more padding. The lining is velour so it'll give the guitar a plush experience. There's a small pocket, too, for picks and gear.

When a book advertises that it's got "classic hot licks titles on DVD" you know you're in for a treat. Tommy Shannon's Double Trouble Bass will turn a bassist into a triple threat on the stage with tips, tricks, and techniques he can use in his group and solo career.

When the folks around you aren't so amped about hearing you play, let the Amp Assist come to the rescue. The petite device can be used with an AUX input that's MP3 player compatible or with your headphone jack so you can practice quietly anywhere.

Is it to obvious to say that these socks totally rock? Because they do. The novelty bass guitar socks are perfect to wear to a gig or to the office when all you're dreaming about is hitting the road to pick up chicks and slapping some twangy tunes on the stage.

Where's the fun in being a bass player if you're not poking a little fun at your fellow bandmates. They might be a little salty about this license plate cover, but it's all in good fun and even they will have to admit that it's true.