Bass - Pronunciation: 'bAs

Function: noun

a : the lowest voice part in a 4-part chorus b : the lower half of the whole vocal or instrumental tonal range -- compare TREBLE c : the lowest adult male singing voice; also : a person having this voice d : a member of a family of instruments having the lowest range; especially : DOUBLE BASS2 : a deep or grave tone : a low-pitched sound

A brief history and timeline for the bass guitar

Below are various links having to do with the bastard of instrumenation - the bass guitar. Some links go to info, some to the players that have shaped the way that I hear and play music. Just click on the pic, and you're on your way down the rabbit hole!









Info and Rags:

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Gear:











Some folks I dig on the 4, 5, 6, and sticks:

Tony Levin (check out his discography - it's maddening!)


Gary Lee Weinrib


Kai Eckhardt


Les Claypool


Chris Squire



Trey Gunn


John Pittman

Chesley Bryan

Music I'm currently spinning around my head:

• Michael Oneal - Dark Side of a Small Town
• Tony Levin Band - Double Espresso
• Seal - Live in Paris
  
• Shad Blair - Red Fall
• Rush - R30 - 30th Anniversary Deluxe Edition

Links to the books that are currently shaping my mind for good or ill: