Contributions

  • Bogert, Tim, writer of foreword - Contributor

Publication

2018 - , Pennsylvania

Language

English

Word Count

51,750 words, Guess

Page Count

207 pages

Identifiers

  • ISBN-100764355228
  • ISBN-139780764355226
  • OCLC Control Number1052553254
  • Better World Books9780764355226
  • Open LibraryOL26975434M

Classifications

  • DDC787.87/1973
  • LCCML1015.B35 M67 2018

Description

"The long-awaited, definitive book for lovers of the low-end. Willie G. Moseley, senior writer for Vintage Guitar Magazine, profiles more than one hundred historic and unique electric bass models from such makers as Alembic, Danelectro, Fender, Gibson, Gretsch, Guild, Hamer, Kramer, Rickenbacker, and many others. Rare and legendary instruments, from the earliest attempts at amplified basses in the mid-1930s to the cutting-edge instruments of today, are presented in more than 250 color and period photos. The main feature of this book is the exclusive coverage of historic and one-of-a-kind basses owned and played by such famed musicians as: Bill Black (Elvis Presley), Tim Bogert (Vanilla Fudge), Mark Egan (Pat Metheny Group), John Entwistle (the Who), Paul Goddard (Atlanta Rhythm Section), Bruce Hall (REO Speedwagon), Greg Lake (Emerson, Lake & Palmer), Benjamin Orr (the Cars), Tom Petersson (Cheap Trick), Carl Radle (Derek and the Dominos), Gene Simmons (Kiss), Steve Warner, and others"--Back cover.

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