Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted December 11, 2024 Posted December 11, 2024 This book arrived from Amazon just now. I'm looking forward to reading it when I have time. Has anyone here already read it? Or perhaps you have it on your xmas list? The Bastard Instrument: A Cultural History of the Electric Bass 3 1 Quote
James Nada Posted December 11, 2024 Posted December 11, 2024 Yep, I've read it. Really enjoyed it. It's very much more about the culture/time/situations that led to the electric bass being what it is, rather than it is about bass guitars as objects of desire. If you're a Spotify user someone has created a playlist of all the songs mentioned in the book, in order. Just search as per the book title 4 1 Quote
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TimR Posted December 15, 2024 Posted December 15, 2024 On 11/12/2024 at 17:44, James Nada said: If you're a Spotify user someone has created a playlist of all the songs mentioned in the book, in order. Just search as per the book title 12h28m worth! Quote
spencer.b Posted January 4 Posted January 4 Put this on my Xmas list , about halfway through, it's so good , you've got to read it , absolutely fascinating Quote
mikebass456 Posted January 4 Posted January 4 On 11/12/2024 at 16:41, Jean-Luc Pickguard said: This book arrived from Amazon just now. I'm looking forward to reading it when I have time. Has anyone here already read it? Or perhaps you have it on your xmas list? The Bastard Instrument: A Cultural History of the Electric Bass Yes - it came up on my news feed a few months ago, so I pre-ordered it through Amazon. It's a fascinating read about the early years and development of the instrument. Well worth the investment! 🙂👍 1 Quote
StingRayBoy42 Posted January 5 Posted January 5 Just ordered it (NOT from Amazon! (yes, I'm *that* bellend...)) thanks for the heads up. 1 Quote
Richard R Posted January 6 Posted January 6 I had promised myself I wouldn't buy anymore books until I've read the outstanding eight I have stacked up. Thank goodness there isn't a Book Abstinence Thread. 😁 2 Quote
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