Backbeat Books American Basses An Illustrated History & Player's Guide

Backbeat Books

American Basses

An Illustrated History & Player's Guide

The First Comprehensive Book On American Made Electric And Acoustic Bassguitars, American Basses Offers A Wealth Of Well Researched Info Rmation About All Of The Important Builders, From One Man Shops To The Biggest Manufacturers. Hundreds Of Full Color Photos Illustrate The Wide Range Of Instruments Available, And Special Insider Essays Take You Stepby Step Through The Bassmaking Process, From Concept And Design To Fina L Setup. Includes How To Tips From Top Builders And Designers On Topics Such As: Neck And Bridge Setup; Active Vs. Passive Pickups; Bolt On Vs. Neck Through Design; Tonewood Characteristics; Defeating Hum And Buzz; String Angle And Tone; And More.

&Ldquo;What A Book! I Feel Much Closer To My Bass Guitar After Having Read American Basses.&Rdquo;

&Ndash; Will Lee, Bass Player For The Late Show With David Letterman