American Basses An Illustrated History and Player's Guide

Name: American Basses An Illustrated History and Player's Guide
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ISBN: 9780879307219

ISBN-10: 0879307218

ISBN-13: 9780879307219

Edition: 2003

Authors: Jim Roberts

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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…

Book details

List price: $29.95
Copyright year: 2003
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Publication date: 5/1/2003
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 210
Size: 8.00" wide x 11.00" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 1.540
Language: English



Foreword



Acknowledgments


Introduction


A Note About Terminology


Designing a Bass: Three Views


Starting from Scratch



Making a Concept Come to Life



Breaking the Rules



Building a Bass: the Quest for Tone



Builder Profiles




































































Across the Pond(s): a Brief Look at the International Scene


Sources


Addresses


Photo Credits


Index


Inside Info


A Field Guide to Alembic Basses



Why Active?



The Luthier's Workshop: Tools and Safety



Demystifying Bass Setup



In Search of the Perfect Pickup



When Was It Made?



Building Berry Oakley Jr.'s "Tractor" Replica


Some Thoughts on Hardware and Pickups



The Woods of Ken Smith Basses


The Art and Science of Inlay



Neck Wood and Tone



Creating Signature Models



Good Fretwork--The Key to a Great Bass



Fingerboard Factors



How to Defeat Hum & Buzz



Active Electronics



Bolt-On vs. Neck-Through



String Angles & Tone