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Bass Heroes

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Bass Heroes is a compilation of interviews with 30 of the world’s greatest bass players, sourced from Guitar Player magazine over 25 years. The book is organised into sections on rock, jazz, studio and pop, and blues and funk, showcasing legendary musicians from Monk and Montgomery to Paul McCartney, James Jamerson, and John Patitucci. Readers gain insight into their early influences, distinctive playing styles, recording techniques, and favourite instruments, enriched by private lessons from bass luminaries like Billy Sheehan.
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Bass Heroes is ideal for bass players and music enthusiasts interested in learning from the masters across various styles. It offers valuable inspiration and technical insights for both aspiring musicians and seasoned players.

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BASS HEROES

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From the publisher of Electric Bass Guitar comes Bass Heroes – interviews with 30 of the world's greatest bass players. It's a collection of interviews spanning the past 25 years, adapted from Guitar Player magazine.

The interviews here feature some of the best players who ever lived, regardless of stylistic leanings. Divided into rock, jazz, studio and pop, and blues and funk, all the greats are included...from Monk and Montgomery to Paul McCartney to James Jamerson and John Patitucci.

This book also features private lessons with luminaries such as Billy Sheehan. These select musicians come alive in their own words as they discuss topics ranging from early musical influences to unique playing and recording techniques and their favourite basses and amps.

8-1/2″ X 11″. 208 pages. 30 photos.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780879302740

Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 March 1992

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Backbeat Books

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 270.0mm

Weight: 585g

Pages: 208

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