Geddy Lee's Big Beautiful Book of Bass

Geddy Lee's Big Beautiful Book of Bass is a comprehensive collection of over 250 classic basses from the legendary Rush frontman's personal collection, featuring insights from Geddy's tech and curator, John Skully McIntosh. The book showcases instruments from Fender, Gibson/Epiphone, Rickenbacker, Höfner, Ampeg, and lesser-known global luthiers, and includes interviews with John Paul Jones, Adam Clayton, Robert Trujillo, Jeff Tweedy, Bill Wyman, Les Claypool, Bob Daisley, and more. Written in Geddy's unique voice, the book reveals the stories, songs, and history behind the instruments in his collection.

Format: Hardback
Length: 408 pages
Publication date: 18 December 2018
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

“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 Geddys trusted bass tech and curator,John Skully McIntosh,  Geddy Lees Big Beautiful Book of Bass  profiles over 250 classic basses from Geddys 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 C.

From the personal collection of renowned Rush frontman Geddy Lee, comes the ultimate guide to vintage electric bass guitars. Spanning from the 1950s to the 1980s, this comprehensive volume showcases over 250 classic basses, meticulously documented and photographed in breathtaking detail by Richard Sibbald. Written by arts journalist Daniel Richler and featuring insights from Geddy's trusted bass tech and curator, John Skully McIntosh, Geddy Lee's Big Beautiful Book of Bass delves into the history, craftsmanship, and musical significance of these iconic instruments.

Geddy Lee's lifelong passion for the bass guitar has been nurtured through his illustrious career as one of the world's premier rock bassists. Over the past seven years, he has dedicated himself to studying the instrument's history, collecting hundreds of basses from across the globe. This one-of-a-kind collection features both pristine beauty queens, never lifted from their cases, and road warriors, proudly displaying their age and use.

The book includes personal commentary from Geddy, showcasing his deep knowledge as both a musician and an aficionado. It explores the heavy hitters in the world of bass, such as Fender, Gibson/Epiphone, Rickenbacker, Höfner, and Ampeg, as well as lesser-known but influential global luthiers like Antonio Wandr Pioli, Dan Armstrong, and Tony Zemaitis. Interviews with John Paul Jones (Led Zeppelin) and Adam C. provide further insight into the world of bass.

Weight: 3300g
Dimension: 298 x 295 x 41 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780062747839