The Bass Book - 9780879309244

Leo Fender introduced the world to the electric bass guitar in 1951 with the Fender Precision Bass, and shortly after that added another classic, the Jazz Bass. Fender couldn't have known it then, but these basses started a revolution in the sound of popular music. This book explains exactly how.
The base guitar is one of the most significant new musical instruments to have appeared in the 20th century, and The Bass Book is the first study of the complete and fascinating story of the most important bass players and bass makers. This second edition brings the story right up to the present day.
Many original interviews with makers of bass guitars from the past and present illuminate the book, with the early years of the bass examined in detail along with recent variations of the instrument. There are also original interviews with players, including Paul McCartney.
Dozens of unusual, desirable, and rarely-seen basses are presented in specially commissioned studio-quality photographs, while a reference directory provides a wealth of information on 16 key makers, from Alembic to Yamaha, including a full database of Fender models.