In California in the early '50s the Fender company introduced the world's first electric bass guitar. They couldn't have known known it then but the Precision Bass would start a revolution in the sound of popular music. This book explains how that revolution happened and how its reverberations are still felt today.THThe two-guitars-bass-and-drums lineup that would define pop music found its heart with the Fender bass. In the coming decades the bass guitar provided the solid foundation upon which much modern music is still built. EThe Bass BookE is the first to study its story with the full lowdown of the most important bass players and bass makers. Brands featured in the book include Alembic Danelectro Epiphone Fender Fodera Gibson Hofner Ibanez Lakland Line 6 Music Man Peavey Rickenbacker Sadowsky Spector Squier Steinberger Wal Warwick and Yamaha.THOriginal interviews with makers of bass guitars from the past and present illuminate the book with the popular establishment of the bass during the '60s and '70s examined in detail along with more recent developments such as the popularity of the five-string bass. There is an exclusive interview with Paul McCartney and other bassists who feature in the story including Stanley Clarke Flea James Jamerson Jaco Pastorius and Robert Trujillo.THDozens of unusual desirable and rarely seen basses are presented in high-quality photos. A reference section provides a wealth of information on the key makers. EThe Bass BookE has all you need to know about the story of the bass guitar in one stylish readable volume and this revised and refreshed third edition brings the story right up to date.

About the Author
TONY BACON (Bristol, England) writes about musical instruments, musicians, and music. He is a co-founder of Backbeat UK and Jawbone Press. His books include The Ultimate Guitar Book, London Live, and Paul McCartney: Bassmaster. BARRY MOORHOUSE (UK) founded his specialist bass-guitar retail and distribution operation, the Bass Centre, in London in 1984. Now in its fourth decade, it continues as a worldwide operation. Through his associate company, House Music, Barry represents Brian May guitars in partnership with the Queen legend.


Book Information
ISBN 9781495001505
Author Tony Bacon
Format Paperback
Page Count 176
Imprint Backbeat Books
Publisher Hal Leonard Corporation
Weight(grams) 739g
Dimensions(mm) 281mm * 203mm * 13mm