The fender bass book

Guitar, ukulele and bass lessons are included with all subscriptions. Fender finally started their vintage reissues and the buyers finally got to pick up a fine, original style precision or jazz bass without searching for five years to fine the one. Do you have a fender guitar or bass tube amp that needs repair or modifications. Iconic fender instruments such as the telecaster, stratocaster, precision bass and jazz bass guitars are known worldwide as the instruments that started the rock revolution, and they continue to be highly prized by todays musicians and collectors. But for the true bass enthusiast the fender bass is a treasure trove full of interesting information about everything to. Fender 4 string bass guitars for sale in stock ebay. Find the current blue book value and worth of your new and used guitars, both acoustic, electric and amplifier. These price ranges utilize a combination of expert research, external market data, and realtime reverb transactions to estimate the current value of items in used but original condition. A good portion of the book is devoted to identifying dates of manufacture by headstocks, logos, bridges, tuning machines, etc. The early days of the fender precision bass disc makers blog. For the novice, picking up this book and thumbing through it, your first thought might be that the book is filled with with the same bass painted in. View and download fender bass amp bdec 30 owners manual online. An illustrated history paperback october 1, 2001 by j. Here you will find our collection of fender schematics.

Excerpted from the bass book, heres a brief history of the fender precision bass an instrument that revolutionized modern rock n roll. Oct 01, 2001 scads of full color glossy photos take you from the earliest pbasses to the urge bass and beyond. If steve and dave affprod and brotherdave would finish writing up steves collection, it would be the definitive book on all fender electric bass guitars from the first precision in 1951 until 2000 i think. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Nov 28, 2016 bass players will find that they are less tired after a night of playing the fender precision bass than with the older type. How to buy, maintain, set up, troubleshoot, and modify your bass by paul balmer, a little light on history, but a lot of pics and profiles on a good number of various vintage and current fender basses, with a lot of useful info and tips on working on these instruments. Enjoy the lowest prices and best selection of fender bass combo amplifiers at guitar center. Bass players will find that they are less tired after a night of playing the fender precision bass than with the older type. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Discover the sound of fender, the spirit of rocknroll since 1946. It was the worlds first fivestring bass guitar, a popular concept today. Look to fender when considering your bass guitar options. Black, albert molinaro when leo fender added a bass to his growing family of instruments 50 years ago, he created a new world for musicians and revolutionized an industry in the process. It covers the spectrum of every fender guitar made and includes a handy reference guide in the back as an assist to help one determine the manufacture period of his or her fender guitar.

This is an excellent book about fender guitars and the history of the companys founding. The tuning of the fender bass, eadg, was the same as the upright bass and an octave below the lower four strings of the guitar. How the fender bass changed the world by jim roberts. This book by the founding editor and former publisher of bass player magazine not only celebrates the 50year history of fender s revolutionary precision bass, it also for the first time illuminates the full scope of its profound impact on music and society. The body shape is also different from the precision bass, in that the precision bass has a symmetrical lower bout on the body, designed after the telecaster. Os earliest period to its most recent products, this bookos striking color photography showcases historyos finest fenders plus the most unusual. I buy and sell vintage guitars and basses and came across an odd one yesterday. The jazz bass or j bass is the second model of electric bass created by leo fender.

Vintage fender valueshow much is your guitar worth. The fender bass handbook has a great deal of information on vintage through current fender models. Founded in 1946, fender offers music instruments and amps from vintage jazz to blues and rock and roll. Shop fender electric guitars, acoustics, bass, amps and more. How to buy, maintain, set up, troubleshoot, and modify your bass.

Fender forums view topic precision bass book, which one. Fender play offers monthly and annual subscription options. For decades, in jazz and pop, the bottom end came from the upright, double bass. There have been a number over the years, and this newest from hal leonard may be the. When leo fender added a bass to his growing family of instruments 50 years. Scads of full color glossy photos take you from the earliest pbasses to the urge bass and beyond.

A damned good book on the history of the bass that changed music like no other of its era. It had a slight curvature and just barely goes into the top of the truss rod screw, so i dont think its a slab board. How the fender bass changed the world by jim roberts this is our short history video of the fender precision bass. Sixty years ago, fender introduced its second electric bass guitar. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Bass amp bdec 30 musical instrument amplifier pdf manual download. With a name like fender, you know the bass youll be getting here is of the highest quality possible.

To determine the value of you fender guitar, you must know the model and the year of manufacture. Fender bass guitar musical instrument 1,499 photos facebook. It is distinct from the precision bass in that its tone is brighter and richer in the midrange and treble with less emphasis on the fundamental frequency. Fender bass amplifiers and speaker enclosure owners manuals archive fender bass guitar owners manuals. I have the tele and strat books by duchossoir, but have not seen a good fender bass one. So the book gives great context for the acoustic bass and all the other electric basses around through the years. The bass just has the e and a strings and the first five frets. But for the true bass enthusiast the fender bass is a treasure trove full of interesting information about everything to do with the worlds most popular basses. Fender guitar amplifier owners manuals archive fender guitar amplifier owners manuals current fender guitar and bass amplifier owners manuals and schematics hard copy archives. Finely crafted guitars and basses created by artists, for the artist. When leo fender added a bass to his growing family of instruments. This book will show you the basics of buying and selecting bass. Thirty years earlier, in the 20s, lloyd loar, an engineer at gibson, had experimented with a slimmeddown electric upright bass. Fender bass guitar musical instrument 1,499 photos.

A great book for fender nerds and as the owner of a battered and hard played precision i bought new in 1964, i am surely one of those. Since the early 1950s, most of that has shifted to the far more portable bass guitar. These familiarities were designed to attract both sets of players. Sep 21, 1992 this is an excellent book about fender guitars and the history of the companys founding. Fortunately, this state of affairs does not extend to books on bass guitars. Topped off with a tour of the vintage fender factory, this book is a must have for any fender bass aficionado. Fender songs is an interactive chord book that syncs with apple music fenders take on a chord library actually plays your favorite pop songs as you strum along. Reference materials for dating fender instruments if youre unable to identify the approximate production year of your instrument using the above charts, several excellent books are available that contain invaluable and reliable information on the history of fender instruments. Sep 12, 2019 the bass book by tony bacon and barry moorhouse.

There is little mention of fender v bass eadgc but a few pictures. Before fender, there was simply no electric bass at all. From the earliest fender electric bass to the full gamut of builders today, the choices encompass instruments that. Scottsdale, azby popular demand, guitar company pearlman has introduced a new twostring, fivefret design specifically targeting church bassists. Introduced in 1951, the fender precision bass completely transformed the sound of popular music by the early 60s. The most iconic electric basses, we carry a variety of vintage and used fender bass guitars. This is fenders newest addition to the field of electric basses and represents the standards by which others will be compared, boasted the press release, noting among the. Our website and phones are open, but shipping may take a few extra days, for the safety of our team. Leos design was so revolutionary that it rapidly became a classic, an essential element which was responsible for defining the image of modern music. Though you may not have the good fortune to own one of these models, there are many other fender guitars that have considerable value. The book also details many other basses including the mustang bass, telecaster bass and fender vi bass eadgbe. Welcome to the reverb price guide, the ultimate resource for music gear pricing and information. The fender bass an illustrated history hal leonard online. The fender bass, created 40 years ago by the inventive genius of leo fender, still remains today as the definitive electric bass.

For the novice, picking up this book and thumbing through it, your first thought might be that the book is filled with with the same bass painted in lots of different colours. Mar 25, 2020 an amplified bass was not a new idea in 1951, when fender introduced its first bassthe precisionto the market. This book by the founding editor and former publisher of bass player magazine not only celebrates the 50year history of fenders revolutionary precision bass, it also for the first time illuminates the full scope of its profound impact on music and society. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. Additionally, it provides some simple remedies to common problems, such as strap pins coming loose, setting up actions and intonation, etc. Shop fender guitars, basses, amplifiers, audio equipment, accessories, apparel and more. Rushs geddy lee on his big beautiful book of bass, john paul. The number one source of guitar and amplifier pricing and information so you can find the price and value of your used guitars and amplifier. The first handson manual entirely dedicated to the legendary fender electric bass guitar. Jan 01, 2001 for the novice, picking up this book and thumbing through it, your first thought might be that the book is filled with with the same bass painted in lots of different colours.

Fender literally wrote the book on electric basses, laying the foundation for musical innovation and evolution. Its a 1968 fender bass with the thickest rosewood fretboard ive ever seen nearly 14 thick. Fender bass amplifier owners manuals current fender. Excellent photography is why i chose it over how the fender bass changed the world. The project started with a simple, yet somewhat impossible, goal. Also, is there a fender bass book out there with a breakdown of parts and years.

Maybe its a c or d and they had to raise the fretboard to make it thicker. Customdesign your own fender instrument from your laptop, mobile device or favorite retailer. Fender bass amp bdec 30 owners manual pdf download. Schmit, the list of musicians that prefer a fender bass is seemingly endless. Fender songs is an interactive chord book that syncs with. Leo brought the first ones out in 1951, and that era bass is still a 100% usable instrument to this day. Their guitars include electric guitars, acoustic guitars, and bass guitars. New twostring, fivefret design introduced for church. Now in its second edition, the fender book has become the definitive story of the worldos bestknown solidbody electric guitars.

When leo fender added a bass to his growing family of instruments 50 years ago, he created a new world for musicians and revolutionized an industry in the. The gibson bass book an illustrated tribute by rob van. The book would be very limited if the author didnt. How to buy, maintain, set up, troubleshoot, and modify your bass by paul balmer, a little light on history, but a lot of pics and profiles on a good number of various vintage and current fender basses, with a lot of. The original fender bass v was a model of electric bass guitar produced by fender between 1965 and 1971. When leo fender added a bass to his growing family of instruments 50 years ago, he created a new world for musicians and revolutionized an industry in the process. Fender the fender bass book an illustrated history. Leo brought the first ones out in 1951, and that era. Focusing on the bass artistic influence, it details the technical milestones that gave the bass its musical power. You cannot post new topics in this forum you cannot reply to topics in this forum you cannot edit your posts in this forum you cannot delete your posts in this forum. For anyone trying to identify the differences in fender bass models over the years, this book is a must have. While discontinued, its legacy can be seen in the fender jazz bass v. From the earliest fender electric bass to the full gamut of builders today, the choices encompass instruments that fit any style of music and any budget. Learn the bass basics essential to your learning foundation.