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Upright Bass Gifts: Shirts, Mugs, Totes, Music, Accessories

by musician on September 11, 2015

Upright Bass Gifts

We want you to have fun choosing gifts for bass players, so we’re always looking for new ideas. Take a look at our assortment of T-shirts, cooking aprons, wall clocks, coffee mugs, colorful buttons, trucker hats, cotton canvas tote bags, posters, refrigerator magnets, and more unique upright bass gifts.

Edgar Meyer
From the first moment that I can remember, I had identified myself as a bass player and it had everything to do with my father, who was a bass player. And he loved music, you know, as much as anybody I’ve ever seen. And that dynamic I just thought as somehow was a straight pass to me.

Bass Fingering Chart Poster

Instructional Poster is Printed on Heavy, Sturdy Stock

Bass Fingering Chart Poster by Phil Black

Unique Gifts for Music Lovers

We’ve created more than 2,000 products for string instrument players and music lovers. Find a unique gift for your favorite upright bass player or enthusiast. Beware of inferior copycats! Our original designs are available here and in our String Kings Music Upright Bass collection.

Upright Bass Shirts

Everyone loves shirts, and upright bass players are no exception. There are always loads of size and style options, so click on any design to see what’s available. Experiment with different shirt colors to find exactly the right gift for your favorite musician or music lover.

Double Bass Player Evolution Funny Gift for Upright Bassist T-Shirt Double Bass Shirt Contrabass Jazz Music Gifts Upright Bass T-Shirt

Jazz Cat Playing Upright Bass Cool Double Bassist Gift T-Shirt Jazz Sloth Playing Upright Bass Cool Double Bassist Gift T-Shirt

Bassist to the Bone Upright Bass Playing Skeleton T-Shirt Jazz Musician Sock Monkey Playing Upright Bass Long Sleeve T-Shirt

I Love Upright Bass Sunshine Yellow Orange Mandala Heart

Mandala heart design in warm orange and yellow tones is perfect for any upright bass player or fan of this classical string instrument.

I Love Upright Bass Yellow Orange Mandala Heart T-Shirt I Love Upright Bass Yellow Orange Mandala Heart T-Shirt

I Love Double Bass Yellow Orange Mandala Heart T-Shirt I Love Double Bass Yellow Orange Mandala Heart T-Shirt

Upright Bass Sunshine Yellow Orange Mandala Heart T-Shirt Upright Bass Sunshine Yellow Orange Mandala Heart T-Shirt

Double Bass Sunshine Yellow Orange Mandala Heart T-Shirt Double Bass Sunshine Yellow Orange Mandala Heart T-Shirt

Cats and Dogs Easily Distracted by Upright Bass Players

Here are some designs for animal lovers who are easily distracted by the sound of bass players. Choose from playful cats and dogs in a variety of styles, colors, and sizes for the whole family.

Curious Cat Easily Distracted by Upright Bass Players Funny T-Shirt Curious Cat Easily Distracted by Upright Bass Players Funny T-Shirt

Running Dog Easily Distracted by Upright Bass Players Funny T-Shirt Running Dog Easily Distracted by Upright Bass Players Funny T-Shirt

Curious Cat Easily Distracted by Upright Bass Players T-Shirt Running Dog Easily Distracted by Upright Bass Players T-Shirt

Curious Cat Easily Distracted by Upright Bass Players T-Shirt Cartoon Dog Easily Distracted by Upright Bass Players T-Shirt

Curious Cat Easily Distracted by Double Bass Players T-Shirt Cartoon Dog Easily Distracted by Double Bass Players T-Shirt

Curious Cat Easily Distracted by Upright Bass Players T-Shirt Curious Dog Easily Distracted by Upright Bass Players T-Shirt

The Coolest People on Earth Play Upright Bass

Who are the coolest people on earth? Double bass players, of course! Spread the word about this cool string instrument. Makes a great gift for any music student, music teacher, or bassist.

The Coolest People on Earth Play Upright Bass String Instrument T-Shirt The Coolest People on Earth Play Upright Bass String Instrument T-Shirt

The Coolest People on Earth Play Upright Bass String Instrument Raglan Baseball Tee The Coolest People on Earth Play Upright Bass String Instrument Raglan Baseball Tee

The Coolest People on Earth Play Upright Bass String Instrument Long Sleeve T-Shirt The Coolest People on Earth Play Upright Bass String Instrument Long Sleeve T-Shirt

The Coolest People on Earth Play Upright Bass T-Shirt The Coolest People on Earth Play Upright Bass T-Shirt

Double Bass Clef Heart I Love Playing My Upright Bass

Share your love for the double bass. Mirror image bass clef heart designs are available for both bassists and enthusiasts.

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Double Bass Clef Heart I Love Playing My Upright Bass

Red and black double bass clef heart design is perfect for any upright bass player or fan of this classical string instrument.

Double Bass Clef Heart I Love Playing My Upright Bass T-Shirt Double Bass Clef Heart I Love Playing My Upright Bass T-Shirt

First Coffee, Then Upright Bass

Caffeine loving upright bass players and fans will love to wear these shirts. Whimsical designs feature a large mug of hot coffee.

First Coffee Then Upright Bass Music Lover Double Bassist T-Shirt First Coffee Then Upright Bass Music Lover Double Bassist Long Sleeve T-Shirt

First Coffee Then Upright Bass Music Lover Double Bassist Raglan Baseball Tee First Coffee Then Upright Bass Music Lover Double Bassist Raglan Baseball Tee

Upright Bass Coffee Mugs

A musician can’t have too many mugs. They’re a useful and practical gift idea. These double bass designs are available in many styles, sizes, and colors. The designs circle each mug, so be sure to click on the image and see all of the views.

Upright Bass Tulip Vintage Sheet Music Customized Two-Tone Coffee Mug Copper Double Bass Clef Heart Upright Bass Two-Tone Coffee Mug

Curious Cat Easily Distracted by Upright Bass Players Music Notes Two-Tone Coffee Mug Running Dog Easily Distracted by Upright Bass Players Two-Tone Coffee Mug

I Love Upright Bass Yellow Orange Mandala Heart Two-Tone Coffee Mug The Coolest People on Earth Play Upright Bass Two-Tone Coffee Mug

First Coffee Then Upright Bass Music Lover Two-Tone Coffee Mug Bass Clef Heart I Love Playing My Upright Bass Two-Tone Coffee Mug

Bass Clef Heart Vintage Sheet Music Upright Bass Coffee Mug Bass Clef Heart Purple Nebula Love Upright Bass Coffee Mug

Upright Bass Chef Aprons

Classic cotton-poly twill blend aprons are another of our top picks for practical upright bass gifts. Choose from several style and color options. Spacious front pockets hold plenty of utensils and cooking tools. Aprons are machine washable and proudly made in the U.S.A.

Upright Bass Tulip Vintage Sheet Music Customized Adult Chef Apron The Coolest People on Earth Play Upright Bass Adult Chef Apron

Bass Clef Heart I Love Playing My Upright Bass Adult Chef Apron Bass Clef Heart I Love Playing My Upright Bass Adult Chef Apron

Upright Bass Magnets

When it comes to inexpensive upright bass gifts, consider the functional refrigerator magnet. There are so many cute musical designs, and they’re available in a variety of sizes in both square and round shapes. Each magnet is covered with scratch and UV-resistant Mylar for years of use and enjoyment.

Upright Bass Elegant Tulip Vintage Sheet Music Square Magnet Upright Bass Tulip Vintage Sheet Music Customized Square Magnet

Curious Cat Easily Distracted by Upright Bass Players Square Magnet Running Dog Easily Distracted by Upright Bass Players Square Magnet

I Love Upright Bass Yellow Orange Mandala Heart Square Magnet Double Bass Clef Heart Sheet Music Upright Bass Square Magnet

Upright Bass Trucker Hats

Upright bass trucker hats are available in eleven color choices. Hats feature a 100% polyester foam front and a 100% nylon mesh back to keep you cool. Trucker hats are adjustable from 17 to 24 inches.

Upright Bass Mixtape Retro Red Vintage Cassette Tape Trucker Hat Love Upright Bass Pink Purple Butterfly Heart Music Notes Trucker Hat

Upright Bass Tote Bags

Versatile and durable cotton canvas tote bags are another practical gift idea. These designs are available in many style and color choices to please any upright bass player.

Upright Bass Elegant Tulip Vintage Sheet Music Tote Bag Upright Bass Tulip Vintage Sheet Music Customized Tote Bag

Cartoon Cat Easily Distracted by Upright Bass Players Tote Bag Cartoon Dog Easily Distracted by Upright Bass Players Tote Bag

The Coolest People on Earth Play Upright Bass Tote Bag The Coolest People on Earth Play Upright Bass Nebula Tote Bag

I Love Upright Bass Yellow Orange Mandala Heart Tote Bag Double Bass Clef Heart Sheet Music Upright Bass Tote Bag

Upright Bass Buttons

Here’s another fun and inexpensive gift idea for musicians and music lovers. Standard size square buttons measure 2 inches by 2 inches. The designs are printed on 100% recycled paper and covered with scratch and UV-resistant Mylar for added durability. With some designs you can even choose a different background color for a customized button gift.

Upright Bass Elegant Tulip Vintage Sheet Music Square Button Upright Bass Tulip Vintage Sheet Music Customized Square Button

Curious Cat Easily Distracted by Upright Bass Players Square Button Running Dog Easily Distracted by Upright Bass Players Square Button

I Love Upright Bass Yellow Orange Mandala Heart Square Button Double Bass Clef Heart Sheet Music Upright Bass Square Button

Upright Bass Playing Cards

One of the most popular upright bass gifts is a set of playing cards. Each comes packaged in a cardboard box for easy gifting. Poker size cards measure 2.5 by 3.5 inches, with 52 playing cards and 2 jokers per deck. Click on any design to see the available options. Standard cards are printed on smooth card stock, and premium quality Bicycle playing cards are printed on durable semi-gloss card stock.

Curious Cat Easily Distracted by Upright Bass Players Music Notes Playing Cards Running Dog Easily Distracted by Upright Bass Players Music Notes Playing Cards

Edgar Meyer

Bach Project by Michael Lawrence Films

Johann Sebastian Bach
It’s easy to play any musical instrument. All you have to do is touch the right key at the right time and the instrument will play itself.

Upright Bass Information

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Upright Bass Facts: Shop for Instruments, Accessories, Gifts

by musician on September 3, 2015

Upright Bass Facts

The upright bass, or double bass, is the largest and lowest-pitched string instrument. It can be played played with a bow (arco) or by plucking the strings (pizzicato). Classical music calls for the natural sound produced acoustically by the instrument. In other genres such as jazz and blues, the bass sound is usually amplified. Bass amplifiers have equalization controls that allow a player to boost low frequencies. Amplification gives a bassist more control over the tone of the instrument.

Among classical performers the instrument is called a contrabass, from its Italian name contrabbasso. Other common names are string bass, to distinguish it from a brass bass instrument, or simply bass. In jazz and other non-classical music genres, the instrument is called an upright bass or acoustic bass to differentiate it from the electric bass guitar. In folk and bluegrass music, it’s referred to by many names, including bass fiddle, bass violin, doghouse bass, and bull fiddle.

More Upright Bass Facts

Fun Fact
A person who performs on this string instrument is called a bassist.

Notable jazz double bassists from the 1940s and 1950s include Bill Black, Jimmy Blanton, Ray Brown, Ron Carter, Paul Chambers, George Duvivier, Milt Hinton, Charlie Parker, Oscar Pettiford, and Wilbur Ware. Influential bassists in the post 1960s era include Stanley Clarke, Charlie Haden, Charles Mingus, and Jaco Pastorius.

Elvis Presley

Featuring Bill Black on Upright Bass

Elvis Presley with Bill Black on Double Bass

Listen to the Double Bass

“Heartbreak Hotel” Performed by Paul McCartney

In a brief clip from Chaos and Creation at Abbey Road, legendary musician Paul McCartney introduces an upright bass with ties to another music legend, Elvis Presley. The instrument was played by rock and roll pioneer Bill Black. He was the bassist in Elvis Presley’s early trio that also included guitarist Scotty Moore.

Paul McCartney

Limited Edition Poster Portrait

Paul McCartney – Do It in the Road (Rare)

A Legendary Upright Bass

The Blue Moon Boys: The Story of Elvis Presley’s Band

by Ken Burke and Dan Griffin, Foreword by Brian Setzer

The Blue Moon Boys: The Story of Elvis Presley’s Band

Best Gifts for Music Lovers

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Cecilio CDB Upright Double Bass with an Adjustable Bridge (Size 3/4, Black)

Product details:

Ebony and basswood body, oak fingerboard
Plated brass tuning machine head
Premium grade oak tailpiece
Bridge with thumb wheel height adjusters
Hardwood endpin plug with 10mm endpin
Padded nylon soft case with accessories pockets
Brazilwood bow with ebony frog and unbleached genuine Mongolian horsehair

Cecilio CDB Upright Double Bass with an Adjustable Bridge, Bow, Rosin, and Gig Bag (Size 3/4, Black)Includes Padded Nylon Soft Case, Brazilwood Bow with Ebony Frog and Mongolian Horsehair, Rosin

Upright Bass Gift Ideas

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