{"product_id":"geddy-lees-big-beautiful-book-of-bass-9780062747839","title":"Geddy Lee's Big Beautiful Book of Bass","description":"\u003cp\u003eA treasure trove for any fan of the four-stringed (and occasionally more) instrument.  Billboard \"Its not surprising that sooner or later Id dive down the proverbial rabbit hole into the world of vintage bass guitars.\"Geddy Lee From Rush frontman Geddy Lees personal collection of vintage electric bass guitars  dating from the 1950s to the 1980s  comes the definitive volume on the subject. Geddys love of the bass has been nurtured over a lifetime spent in the limelight as one of the worlds premier rock bassists. For the past seven years  hes dedicated himself to studying the history of the instrument thats 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 casesas 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 bassFender  Gibson\/Epiphone  Rickenbacker  Hfner  Ampegand 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 Geddys 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 Geddys basses on Rushs 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 Lees Big Beautiful Book of Bass is the ultimate compendium for the consummate collector  musician  Rush fan  and anyone who loves the bass guitar. This one-of-a-kind book of music photography offers a backstage pass to the world of rock and roll history: A Legendary Bass Guitar Collection: Explore over 250 vintage basses from Geddy Lees personal archives  from pristine beauty queens to battle-scarred road warriors. Exclusive Interviews with Musicians: Go behind the music with insights from icons like John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin  U2s Adam Clayton  Robert Trujillo of Metallica  and Les Claypool of Primus. Stunning Music Photography: Get up close with breathtaking  full-color photographs of each instrument  capturing every detail in a lavishly produced coffee table book. The Stories Behind the Sound: Trace the history of the instrument and discover the stories  songs  and gear behind Geddys inimitable career with Rush.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45665845510197,"sku":"ByrdShop_0062747835","price":136.84,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780062747839.jpg?v=1782409939","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/geddy-lees-big-beautiful-book-of-bass-9780062747839","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}