Hal leonard the rickenbacker electric bass second edition book. This guitar is in unusually fine condition with a deep, luminous fireglo finish and near. It has some history and descriptions of each model, lots of photos, and each model chapter will have at least one and possibly up to four identifying features pages. The rickenbacker electric bass 50 years as rocks bottom traces the history of the iconic guitar, from its prototypes through its explosion of popularity in such bands as. From macca to lemmy, from punk to jazz, these instantly recognizable bass guitars can be heard on a massive range. Rickenbacker twelve string guitars were favoured by the beatles, roger mcguinn of the byrds, pete townshend of the who, and tom petty.
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With the introduction of the twopickup 4001 model in 1961, the rickenbacker bass became a phenomenon. This is an all original rickenbacker electric bass guitar 4003 white cream vintage 1989. So, bravo to the the author and the publisher for making this book. Sep 24, 2017 if youre a fan of classic basses, youll want to check out the new edition of the rickenbacker electric bass.
Rickenbacker 4003 stereo bass guitar satin mapleglo with. Updating on the first edition released 20, the new version adds 16 bonus pages with uptodate information on the latest models plus more photos of artists and custombuilt rickenbacker basses. Review hal leonards the rickenbacker electric bass 2nd edition. Since the mid1950s, rickenbacker basses have been establishing the musical bottom for rock, jazz, and funk. Rickenbacker is the only book of its kind to chronicle the history of the company who in 1931 introduced electric instruments to the world. Rickenbacker 1974 model 4000 bass guitar in mapleglo. Rickenbacker 4003 mono bass guitar autumnglo with checkerboard binding 4string electric bass with bound maple body, maple throughneck, rosewood fingerboard with block markers, and 2 singlecoil pickups autumnglo with checkerboard binding. Boyer, published by hal leonard books, and which was released on 01 july 2017. The book provides information and fullcolor photos of the many artists who have used and are using rickenbacker instruments. Shop rickenbacker electric guitars and bass guitars now. This bass is in excellent condition for its age with only a bit of buckle rash.
Paul boyer has 11 books on goodreads with 65 ratings. The company is credited as the first known maker of electric guitars in 1932 and today produces a range of electric guitars and basses. The updated 4003s version comes with the improved dual trussrod system. The 162page book is written by paul boyer and traces the rickenbacker basss origins from its prototypes to its variations and popularity. Founded in santa ana, california in 1931, rickenbacker was a pioneering brand in the development of modern electric guitars, sound amplification, and the very first resonators. Follow the author similar authors to follow the rickenbacker electric bass. Available for sale is th is mint condition 20 11 rickenbacker 330 mapleglo electric guitar. Most notably, its neckthroughbody design used one long piece of wood that ran the entire length of the bass. Jun 27, 20 there are lots of books on electric basses, and some of them include mentions of rickenbacker basses. It is a plucked string instrument similar in appearance and construction to an electric or an acoustic guitar, but with a longer neck and scale length, and typically four to six strings or courses. Paul boyers most popular book is the rickenbacker electric bass. Hal leonard publishes second edition of the rickenbacker.
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When you think of the legendary rickenbacker bass, you immediately think of chris squire and paul mccartney shouldering these beautiful instruments. The rickenbacker electric bass by softcover sheet music for. Rickenbacker s iconic 4001 bass is just one of nearly 40 distinct models produced in the last six decades. The rickenbacker electric bass second edition bills music. Read it, then read it again and make it an indispensable part of your instrument maintenance toolkit.
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