New Fender Vintera III Guitars & Basses

Bass Guitar Accessories

Promo

48-month financing* on select brand purchases.

Learn More

Shop by Category

Shop All Bass Guitar Accessories

Top Brands in Bass Guitar Accessories

Trending in Bass Guitar Accessories

Top Picks for You

Related Articles & Videos

Unexpected Guitar Accessories for More Productive Guitar Practice

We're all familiar with the adage "practice makes perfect," but you'd be surprised...

View Article

Building Line 6 Stadium Worship Presets: Best Practices, Tips & Techniques

With all the powerful options and adjustable parameters on the Line 6 Stadium XL and...

View Article

10 Best Bass Preamp Pedals

Looking for that next great bass tone? Effects and pickups can take you far, but...

View Article
View More Articles & Videos

New in Bass Guitar Accessories

Have any questions? We’ve got answers.

Get personalized product picks from an expert Sales Engineer — for free.

Totally Unbiased. Zero Pressure. Completely Free.

What Is a Sales Engineer?

Skyler Giordano

Sweetwater Sales Engineer

Must-have Bass Guitar Accessories: Picks, Parts, and Beyond

Even the most seasoned bass player knows you’re in for a rough ride if you arrive at the session without a few crucial accessories. At Sweetwater, we’re bassists, too, and we know that some of the most minor items in your rig can significantly impact your success.

Are you gearing up for a gig or stockpiling bass accessories for a rainy day? From cases, cables, and straps to pickups, electronics, pedals, and more, we’ve got the bass guitar accessories you need for a great performance.

Protect Your Investment with a Hard or Soft Bass Case

You can’t overlook the importance of an instrument case for keeping your treasured bass safe while traveling to gigs and rehearsals. That’s why Sweetwater offers a variety of cases, from padded gig bags to ATA-certified, waterproof, and weatherproof hardshell cases.

Hold the Line with a Reliable Bass Tuner

Keeping your bass in tune is vital during practice and performance. After all, it’s you your bandmates will be listening to for chord changes and key modulations. Learning to tune by ear is a useful skill, but having a reliable clip-on or pedal tuner can serve as a final check and help you improve your internal pitch.

Take a Load Off with Bass Guitar Straps and Stands

Until basses can defy gravity, you’ll need a comfortable strap to sling it over your shoulders. And, when it’s time to give your bass a rest, park it securely in a stand or wall hanger.

Tackle Your Tone with New Bass Pickups and Electronics

If you’re trying to achieve a distinctive bass sound and your stock pickups aren’t doing the trick, then we suggest exploring other options. At Sweetwater, you’ll find everything from vintage-flavored passive pickups to modern, wide-ranging active pickups, and you can mix and match to find your signature sound.

Consider upgrading the electronics to ensure you’re getting the most from your pickups. Sweetwater carries all the necessities, such as potentiometers, switches, jacks, and some select prewired harnesses. And, if you’re unsure where to start, your Sweetwater Sales Engineer can guide you to the right combination of components to ensure your electronics are on point.

Streamline Your Setup with a Retrofit Bass Bridge and Other Bass Guitar Parts

If you’re anything like Sweetwater bassists, no stock part is safe in your quest for enhanced sound and sustain. If you’ve got the setup chops, stepping up to bone or TUSQ nut and a high-mass bridge and saddles can grant you the tone and tuning stability you’ve been missing from your factory instrument.

Find Your Next Bass Guitar Accessories at Sweetwater

Looking to load up on bass accessories this gigging season? You’re in luck; Sweetwater makes it easy. If you’re new to bass essentials, we suggest getting to know our accessory categories or browsing our buying guides for bass accessories and gigging essentials. If you don’t know where to start, then feel free to tag in our knowledgeable Sweetwater Sales Engineers at (800) 222-4700 for personalized accessories tailored to your needs, whether it’s an instrument cable or a bass guitar accessories kit.

Categories in Bass Guitar Accessories

Shop All Bass Guitar Accessories