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American Basses by Jim Roberts

American Basses

An Illustrated History & Player's Guide

Jim Roberts

Backbeat Books · Print & ebook · May 1, 2003

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Techniques & SkillsGuitarString Instruments
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Who it’s for
Explore American-made electric and acoustic basses through builder profiles, color photos, and practical setup guidance.
Themes
American bass guitars, Bass makers and manufacturing, Bass setup and tone
Genres
Guitar, String Instruments, Techniques & Skills

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(Book). 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.

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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

American Bassmaking

Explore American-made electric and acoustic basses through builder profiles, color photos, and practical setup guidance.

Come here for

  • Information on American bass builders, from one-person shops to major manufacturers
  • Builder essays tracing bassmaking from concept and design to final setup

Expect

  • Tips on neck and bridge setup, pickups, tonewoods, hum, and string angle
  • A step-by-step look at bassmaking, from concept and design to final setup

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Guitar56%
String Instruments53%
Techniques & Skills43%

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Publisher categories

  • Guitar
  • Music Resources
Authors
Jim Roberts
Publisher
Backbeat Books
Published
May 1, 2003
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
American bass guitars · Bass makers and manufacturing · Bass setup and tone
Reading lane
Guitar