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This is the Standard Edition of Geddy Lee’s Big Beautiful Book of Bass. This 408-page hardcover book showcases the bulk of Geddy’s personal collection of bass guitars.
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"Its 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 Book of Beautiful Bass is the ultimate compendium for the consummate collector, musician, Rush fan, and anyone who loves the bass guitar.
· ISBN: 9780062747839
· ISBN 10: 0062747835
· Imprint: Harper Design
· On Sale: 12/04/2018
· Trimsize: 11.50 in (w) x 11.50 in (h) x 1.9 in (d)
· Pages: 408
"Its 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 Book of Beautiful Bass is the ultimate compendium for the consummate collector, musician, Rush fan, and anyone who loves the bass guitar.
· ISBN: 9780062747839
· ISBN 10: 0062747835
· Imprint: Harper Design
· On Sale: 12/04/2018
· Trimsize: 11.50 in (w) x 11.50 in (h) x 1.9 in (d)
· Pages: 408
Customer Reviews
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CathyMay 10, 2023Every bassist should own this book! In fact, anyone interested in music and/or musical instruments would love it too. I purchased this for my husband and he absolutely loves it. So many amazing photos and a fun, interesting read as well. It will always have a special place in our home. We have also purchased this as a gift for a friend, because it is truly that cool! Buy it...you won't regret it! Highly recommend.
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JonNovember 10, 2022Awesome book lots of great pictures of beautiful bass guitars and bass guitars that are really different. My favorite part of the book is Geddy s basses
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Gonzo BassOctober 16, 2022More than I thought there was to know about my chosen instrument and wonderfully presented. Highly recommended!
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Jerry LentiniSeptember 18, 2022This is the quintessential book about basses, period. The pictures alone are worth the cost of the book. I was lucky enough to get my hands on the Ultra edition. Only 250 copies. What a treat!
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Vicky StevensAugust 25, 2022I'd love to buy a signed copy for a gift. My son is bassist for Lethal Remedy.
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ScottJuly 5, 2022Stellar photography, great history and lots and lots of bass. I love it
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RobynMarch 26, 2022Excellent book. When I saw it advertised on instagram I knew my husband would love it. He’s enjoying browsing through the pages and dreaming of more guitars to buy. This would have been a five star review however the book is crushed on 3 of 4 corners. It was packaged extremely well so I’m sure it can’t be blamed on the shipper. It looks like it’s was damaged in house and just sold as is. It doesn’t change the content but it’s still disappointing to receive a nice book with the corners bent up.
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Cliff DulockJanuary 3, 2022I bought the book for myself before Christmas and I just fell in love with the book. Geddy never does anything half-ass. When he puts his mind to something, he goes all the way. This book is no different. This book is absolutely beautiful with the pictures of the bass guitars in Geddy's collection and the interviews w/ the very best bass players in the world. I bought a book for my friend in Atlanta that got me into playing the bass six months ago. If you are a fan of the bass guitar or the guitar in general, I would highly recommend this book. It is well worth the money and you will not be disappointed in the least.
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JamesDecember 30, 2021I purchased this book as a gift for a friend and he was very surprised and I was told he loved it immensely.
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JonNovember 29, 2021Amazing content with superb photography and insightful narratives on the history and nuances of Geddy’s impressive collection of bass guitars. I would have rated the book with 5 stars had it not been for a slightly smashed corner (shipping issue) and binding glue that seeped between pages 402 & 403, which tore the top center corners of both pages.
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STUART BRADLEYNovember 3, 2021This is indeed a thing of beauty. I held off purchasing a copy, not sure whether the topic would interest me. But of course Geddy makes it interesting! I guess I should have known.... The pictures are magnificent and the descriptions and detail provided by the author demonstrate and articulate a passion and love for the instrument that makes you smile. The oddities are...well, very odd, and enormous fun. And the anecdotes so interesting, particularly for fans, revealing the life and times not just of our favourite bass player, but also of particular instruments which Geddy brings to life so vividly. So if you can find the dollars (it's not cheap but you get an awful lot of book) then treat yourself, you won't regret it.
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