How the Fender Bass Changed the World

[gary mac]

Found this book in the library a couple of days back, by Jim Roberts.

Any of you read it?

I've not finished it yet, but it's a very entertaining read and not quite what you might expect from the title.

[neilb]

Is it about gardening then?

[Mike]

Yep, got it, and enjoyed it.

[Leowasright]

Not read it yet, but Im sure it demonstrates Leo Fender got it right 1st time, and even more right the 2nd time with the Jazz!

I have only recently realised what a profound a change must have occurred when the electric bass guitar got hold in the 50's.

David H

[Paul Cooke]

[quote name='Leowasright' post='156095' date='Mar 12 2008, 03:46 PM']Not read it yet, but Im sure it demonstrates Leo Fender got it right 1st time, and even more right the 2nd time with the Jazz!

I have only recently realised what a profound a change must have occurred when the electric bass guitar got hold in the 50's.

David H[/quote]

it is a pity the jazz world hasn't gotten over it's snobbish disdain for the Electric Bass then...

[chris_b]

[quote name='Paul Cooke' post='156196' date='Mar 12 2008, 05:00 PM']it is a pity the jazz world hasn't gotten over it's snobbish disdain for the Electric Bass then... [/quote]
Yep. They embraced the hammond organ, electric guitar and vibes but still have their heads up their a***s when it comes to electric bass.