This book by the founding editor and former publisher of EBass PlayerE magazine not only celebrates the 50-year history of Fender's revolutionary Precision Bass it also a for the first time a illuminates the full scope of its profound impact on music and society. Focusing on the bass' artistic influence it details the technical milestones that gave the bass its musical power. This book also describes the impact of the bass in the hands of such visionaries as James Jamerson; cheers the innovations of rockers like Jack Bruce Paul McCartney John Entwistle and Sting; and honors the inspired work of such virtuosos as Jaco Pastorius. Loaded with black & white and 100 stunning color photos.
- ISBN10 0879306300
- ISBN13 9780879306304
- Publish Date 1 May 2001
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Publisher Hal Leonard Corporation
- Imprint Backbeat Books
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 192
- Language English