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    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611
American Basses: An Illustrated History & Player's Guide

American Basses: An Illustrated History & Player's Guide

Roberts, Jim

Paperback

General MusicMusic Instruction: GuitarMusic Reference

ISBN10: 0879307218
ISBN13: 9780879307219
Publisher: Backbeat Books
Published: May 1 2003
Pages: 210
Weight: 1.20
Height: 0.60 Width: 8.40 Depth: 10.90
Language: English

The first comprehensive book on American-made electric and acoustic bass guitars, American Basses offers a wealth of well-researched information 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 step by step through the bassmaking process, from concept and design to final 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.

What a book! I feel much closer to my bass guitar after having read American Basses.

- Will Lee, Bass Player for The Late Show with David Letterman

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