The Bass Book: A Complete Illustrated History of Bass Guitars
by Tony Bacon
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The Bass Book offers a complete illustrated history of bass guitars from Fender's first in the 1950s through the models of the next 40 years that formed the foundation for modern music. The bass guitar is undoubtedly one of the most significant instruments of this century, yet this book is the first to study its history. Features original interviews with bass makers past and present, dozens of unusual, specially commissioned color photos, and a reference section that provides a wealth of show more information on every major manufacturer. show lessTags
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Contents
1. Introduction
2. The Bass Story
3. Reference Section
4. Guitar Directory
Index
Acknowledgements
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Contents
1. Introduction
2. The Bass Story
3. Reference Section
4. Guitar Directory
Index
Acknowledgements
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Brian Priestley is a musician and writer. His books include biographies of Charlie Parker, John Coltrane and Charles Mingus. He writes in The Sax & Brass Book about trumpets and trombones in jazz Dave Gelly is a musician and writer. He is jazz critic for the British Observer newspaper, and his books include a biography of Lester Young and a show more saxophone-playing method Paul Trynka is features editor of Mojo magazine, edited The Electric Guitar and wrote Portrait Of The Blues Tony Bacon co-founded Balafon, independent publisher of books about musical instruments, in 1992 show less
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