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Product Identifiers
PublisherHarperCollins
ISBN-100062747835
ISBN-139780062747839
eBay Product ID (ePID)243064673
Product Key Features
Book TitleGeddy Lee's Big Beautiful Book of Bass
Number of Pages408 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2018
TopicMusical Instruments / Guitar, Genres & Styles / Dance, Genres & Styles / Rock
IllustratorYes
GenreMusic
AuthorGeddy Lee
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Weight120.9 Oz
Item Length11.5 in
Item Width11.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2020-301034
Reviews"Epic." -- Rolling Stone "A treasure trove for any fan of the four-stringed (and occasionally more) instrument." -- Billboard "Geddy's book is beautiful... What the title does not reveal is that the Rush bassist's book is also a gas to read." -- Psychobabble, "Epic." -- Rolling Stone "A treasure trove for any fan of the four-stringed (and occasionally more) instrument." -- Billboard "Geddy's book is beautiful. . . . What the title does not reveal is that the Rush bassist's book is also a gas to read." -- Psychobabble
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal787.8719
Synopsis"A treasure trove for any fan of the four-stringed (and occasionally more) instrument." -- Billboard "It's not surprising that sooner or later I'd dive down the proverbial rabbit hole into the world of vintage bass guitars."--Geddy Lee From Rush frontman Geddy Lee's personal collection of vintage electric bass guitars, dating from the 1950s to the 1980s, comes the definitive volume on the subject. Geddy's love of the bass has been nurtured over a lifetime spent in the limelight as one of the world's premier rock bassists. For the past seven years, he's dedicated himself to studying the history of the instrument that's been so essential to his career, collecting hundreds of basses from around the globe. Written with arts journalist Daniel Richler, gorgeously photographed in breathtaking detail by Richard Sibbald, and with insight from Geddy's trusted bass tech and curator, John "Skully" McIntosh, Geddy Lee's Big Beautiful Book of Bass profiles over 250 classic basses from Geddy's extensive collection. Representing every tone in the bass palette, every nuance of the rock and roll genre as well as blues, jazz, pop, and country, this one-of-a-kind collection features so-called "beauty queens"--pristine instruments never lifted from their cases--as well as "road warriors"--well-worn, sweat-soaked basses that proudly show their age and use. Complete with personal commentary from Geddy that showcases his knowledge both as a musician and an aficionado, this luxuriously produced volume is a revelatory look at the heavy hitters in the world of bass--Fender, Gibson/Epiphone, Rickenbacker, Höfner, Ampeg--and lesser known but influential global luthiers such as Antonio Wandr Pioli, Dan Armstrong, and Tony Zemaitis. The book also features interviews with John Paul Jones (Led Zeppelin); Adam Clayton (U2); Robert Trujillo (Metallica); Jeff Tweedy (Wilco); Bill Wyman (The Rolling Stones); Les Claypool (Primus); Bob Daisley (Rainbow); Fender expert and owner of the legendary Gibson Explorer, Bass Ken Collins; veteran guitar tech for The Who, Alan Rogan; plus comments from many other great players across three decades of rock and roll. Written in Geddy's singular voice, this book reveals the stories, songs, and history behind the instruments of his inimitable collection. Complete with an index and a graphically designed timeline of the history of the bass, as well as an up-close look at Geddy's basses on Rush's final R40 Tour, his stage and recording gear from 1968 to 2017, and forewords by author and respected vintage expert, Terry Foster, and Rush band member, Alex Lifeson, Geddy Lee's Big Beautiful Book of Bass is the ultimate compendium for the consummate collector, musician, Rush fan, and anyone who loves the bass guitar., "It's not surprising that sooner or later I'd dive down the proverbial rabbit hole into the world of vintage bass guitars."-Geddy Lee From Rush frontman Geddy Lee's personal collection of vintage electric bass guitars, dating from the 1950s to the 1980s, comes the definitive volume on the subject. Geddy's love of the bass has been nurtured over a lifetime spent in the limelight as one of the world's premier rock bassists. For the past seven years, he's dedicated himself to studying the history of the instrument that's been so essential to his career, collecting hundreds of basses from around the globe, 250 of which are presented here in breathtaking detail with specially commissioned photography by Richard Sibbald. Representing every tone in the bass palette, every nuance of the rock and roll genre as well as blues, jazz, pop, and country, this one-of-a-kind collection features so-called "beauty queens"-pristine instruments never lifted from their cases-as well as "road warriors"-well-worn, sweat-soaked basses that proudly show their age and use. Complete with personal commentary from Geddy that showcases his knowledge both as a musician and an aficionado, this luxuriously produced volume is a revelatory look at the heavy hitters in the world of bass-Fender, Gibson/Epiphone, Rickenbacker, Höfner, Ampeg-and lesser known but influential global luthiers such as Antonio Wandr Pioli, Dan Armstrong, and Tony Zemaitis. The book also features interviews with John Paul Jones (Led Zeppelin); Adam Clayton (U2); Robert Trujillo (Metallica); Jeff Tweedy (Wilco); Bill Wyman (The Rolling Stones); Les Claypool (Primus); Bob Daisley (Rainbow); Fender expert and owner of the legendary Gibson Explorer, Bass Ken Collins; veteran guitar tech for The Who, Alan Rogan; plus comments from many other great players across three decades of rock and roll. Written in Geddy's singular voice, this book reveals the stories, songs, and history behind the instruments of his inimitable collection. Complete with an index and a graphically designed timeline of the history of the bass, as well as an up-close look at Geddy's basses on Rush's final R40 Tour, his stage and recording gear from 1968 to 2017, and forewords by author and respected vintage expert, Terry Foster, and Rush band member, Alex Lifeson, Geddy Lee's Big Beautiful Book of Bass is the ultimate compendium for the consummate collector, musician, Rush fan, and anyone who loves the bass guitar., Globe and Mail National Bestseller "It's not surprising that sooner or later I'd dive down the proverbial rabbit hole into the world of vintage bass guitars."--Geddy Lee From Rush frontman Geddy Lee's personal collection of vintage electric bass guitars, dating from the 1950s to the 1980s, comes the definitive volume on the subject. Geddy's love of the bass has been nurtured over a lifetime spent in the limelight as one of the world's premier rock bassists. For the past seven years, he's dedicated himself to studying the history of the instrument that's been so essential to his career, collecting hundreds of basses from around the globe. Written with arts journalist Daniel Richler, gorgeously photographed in breathtaking detail by Richard Sibbald, and with insight from Geddy's trusted bass tech and curator, John "Skully" McIntosh, Geddy Lee's Big Beautiful Book of Bass profiles over 250 classic basses from Geddy's extensive collection. Representing every tone in the bass palette, every nuance of the rock and roll genre as well as blues, jazz, pop, and country, this one-of-a-kind collection features so-called "beauty queens"--pristine instruments never lifted from their cases--as well as "road warriors"--well-worn, sweat-soaked basses that proudly show their age and use. Complete with personal commentary from Geddy that showcases his knowledge both as a musician and an aficionado, this luxuriously produced volume is a revelatory look at the heavy hitters in the world of bass--Fender, Gibson/Epiphone, Rickenbacker, H fner, Ampeg--and lesser known but influential global luthiers such as Antonio Wandr Pioli, Dan Armstrong, and Tony Zemaitis. The book also features interviews with John Paul Jones (Led Zeppelin); Adam Clayton (U2); Robert Trujillo (Metallica); Jeff Tweedy (Wilco); Bill Wyman (The Rolling Stones); Les Claypool (Primus); Bob Daisley (Rainbow); Fender expert and owner of the legendary Gibson Explorer, Bass Ken Collins; veteran guitar tech for The Who, Alan Rogan; plus comments from many other great players across three decades of rock and roll. Written in Geddy's singular voice, this book reveals the stories, songs, and history behind the instruments of his inimitable collection. Complete with an index and a graphically designed timeline of the history of the bass, as well as an up-close look at Geddy's basses on Rush's final R40 Tour, his stage and recording gear from 1968 to 2017, and forewords by author and respected vintage expert, Terry Foster, and Rush band member, Alex Lifeson, Geddy Lee's Big Beautiful Book of Bass is the ultimate compendium for the consummate collector, musician, Rush fan, and anyone who loves the bass guitar.
LC Classification NumberML1015.B35
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- 01 Aug, 2019
A must read for bass guitar lovers.
The most detailed accurate book I've ever read on Bass Guitars. Absolutely amazing. I love this book. The pictures are Spectacular. Thank You, Geddy LeeVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 06 Dec, 2019
It is what the title saids, big great book of basses.
Geddy Lee is one of the best bass players ever. Him and the late but great Chris Squire from Yes. Big Rush fan. Geddy has a awesome bass collection. I lot of history (stories) behind those basses. A great read.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 09 Dec, 2020
Must Have for Musicians or Music Fans
Wow!!!! I really did not know what to expect with this book - but it is an awesome book full of the highest quality pictures and information on the world's best bass players and best bass guitars. If you are a musician or fan this coffee table book HAS TO BE ON YOUR LIST.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 19 Mar, 2022
A must for bass and guitar enthusiasts!
Awesome photography and insight into basses from Fender, Gibson, Rickenbacker, Epiphone, Hagstrom, Hofner, and more, from the 50's through the 70's. Geddy's personal collection is photographed in awesome style with side-by-side comparisons, detail on changes made over the years and great interviews with some of the most notable bass players of the rock era. Highly recommend!Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 28 Jan, 2025
Beautiful Book dedicated to most importa...
Beautiful Book dedicated to most important instrument out there! Yeah, i play bass!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 24 Oct, 2019
If you love the bass...
.... this is the book for you by one of the best. Very well done.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 28 Dec, 2018
If you play bass guitar, you really need to read this book
Getty Lee is one of the greatest bass players ever. His passion and respect for the instrument is also obvious from this book.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 02 Apr, 2019
Review of the PDF vs. Hardcover.
I already own the hardcover coffee table book, but it's nice to have the PDF so I can search text to find a specific page. Several of the pages have formatting issues. I would be disappointed if I didn't already own the hardcover.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 06 Jan, 2021
The big bass book
Outstanding!! What a great read and illustration.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 09 Feb, 2019
The Big and Beautifull Book of Bass, that is what it is!!
Most beasutiful Electric Bass Book I could have ever imagine...Big and Beautiful....every single page I have read shows the love of Mr. Lee for the instrument and his respect for other colleagues.....I am very very impressed!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
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