Fun Bass Stuff

DON'T BUY THESE! Wait, what? Okay, I'm joking... maybe you might want to. I've often been asked about putting inlays on the side of fingerboards, as a visual aid to mark where the notes are. Just know that some teachers recommend against them, as they...

Check out the 30-second demo of this product in the "Videos" tab above! Bring on the THUMP! This really nicely made mute is a relatively new product, developed and hand-crafted by Nino Ocampo in the USA. Thanks to the creative spark of Nino, who is a...

An old-school method for reducing feedback when amplifying an upright bass? Wedging a NerfTM mini football between the tailpiece and body. It can often help, because it dampers the body vibrations, reducing the likelihood that the amplified sound will...

This sleek, super-fine microfiber cloth is perfect for dusting and/or cleaning your fine musical instruments. Its gentle microfiber won't scratch or mar the finish, and can be washed if it gets soiled; we recommend a mild wash cycle/soap, and drying on...

We've been providing one of our popular Bass Oval "Nation of Bass" bumper stickers with every order for over 20 years. It's kind of become our unofficial logo, and we love seeing them in the wild! Over the years, customers have asked me if we can sell...

"It's Not a Cello." This is a rallying cry amongst those bassists who have ever wrangled their huge bass across a parking lot or through a narrow doorway, only to be asked by a non-musician, "Hey, is that a cello?" This is a handle wrap for your bass...

If you've always wanted to add the old "Kay" logo to your tailpiece, but shuddered at the thought of drilling holes through the ebony to install a metal badge (and aren't really sure you could put a waterslide decal on without screwing it up), I have a...

Schwag with a little swagger.This is a brand new addition to our fun wearables; the knit "beanie" is a popular type of hat nowadays, especially among those who go with the shorn head look. But there aren't too many choices out there that are...

We've been providing one of our popular Bass Oval "Nation of Bass" bumper stickers with every order for over 20 years. It's kind of become our unofficial logo, and we love seeing them in the wild! Most people seem to like the design, and lots of folks...

So, you've got a "CCB" or an Engelhardt, and you like the idea of putting out a little "Kay" vibe. But you don't want to be a poseur and try to actually pass your budget/beater bass off as the real thing? I've got something for you, then.This parody logo...

We've been providing one of our popular Bass Oval "Nation of Bass" bumper stickers with every order for over 20 years. It's kind of become our unofficial logo, and we love seeing them in the wild! At one point, we had this alternate sticker manufactured...

Over the years, Kay did sometimes (and sporadically) put a few different designs of colored decals on the tailpieces over the years. They were "waterslide" decals, very much like the ones that I used to put on my Snap-Tite model kits back in the 70s and...