Replacement parts for electric basses

Buy replacement parts for electric basses at session

Since even the best basses suffer wear and tear over time and the rigours of touring usually leave their mark on instruments, there is now a large range of replacement parts for basses. These include both small and large parts such as screws for various components on the bass as well as complete replacement bridges, pickguards and tuners. It’s up to you whether you prefer original manufacturers such as Fender, Gibson or Ibanez, or would rather choose from the range of specialised third‑party makers like Hipshot, Schaller or Gotoh.

Pimp your bass

But parts for basses aren’t only interesting when something on the bass stops working. For example, if you have an inexpensive bass that you’re otherwise happy with but which constantly slips out of tune, you can usually fix the problem with a set of new tuners. You can also change the sound by fitting a new bridge or swapping capacitors. This route to improving the sound does require a taste for experimenting, since you can only roughly predict what effect a new part will have on an instrument, but it’s definitely worth taking this path in the search for the perfect sound.

Vintage bass parts

But it’s not just the sound that can motivate you to tinker with your instrument. There are countless ways to change your bass’s appearance. If you want to give your Fender Jazz Bass a look that leans towards the old vintage instruments, Fender themselves and other manufacturers offer old-style pickup covers or thumbrests like those fitted to basses in the 1950s and 1960s.

Different bass tunings

Another reason to take a closer look at the range of bass replacement parts may be that you are looking for a practical solution to a problem. For instance, Hipshot’s D‑Tuner is fitted as a replacement for the machine head of the lowest string and allows you to tune the string down by a whole step with a single movement. This is particularly useful for bassists who play several songs with different tunings back to back – so you don’t have to change instruments.

Of course session also offers a wide-ranging portfolio of bass parts for repair, upgrade or cosmetic enhancement of your bass - free shipping from 25 € and with a 2-year session guarantee!