Bass was first taken aback by Busch's impromptu celebration in Victory Lane.
"Just like everybody else in Victory Lane, I was stunned when it happened," said Bass, who was brought into the infield media center moments before Busch's post-race news conference.
But then Bass heard Busch's explanation of the smashed guitar.
"When I took a picture with Kyle as I traditionally do, the first thing he said to me was that there was no disrespect to me or the trophy or the speedway or any of the sponsors," Bass said. "He just said that he told his guys that he was going to give each one of them a piece of the trophy whenever he won the guitar.
"That was his way, in the spirit of rock and roll to break the guitar like a KISS concert and share it with all the guys on the team. That made me feel a lot better. As a person that loves rock and roll the way the way I do and appreciates a good show, Kyle Busch put on as great show in Victory Lane and shocked the world."