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About this book
With the introduction of the two-pickup 4001 model in 1961, the Rickenbacker bass became a phenomenon. The Beatles's use of Rickenbacker instruments was pivotal: teen groups everywhere wanted to have the same instruments the Beatles used so they could achieve the "right" sound. With its ultra-modern design that made the classic Fender precision bass look downright old-fashioned, the Rick quickly became a darling of progressive bands that loved its look as much as its different sound.
The Rickenbacker Electric Bass: 50 Years as Rock's Bottom is the first book to trace the history of the iconic guitar, from its protoypes through its explosion of popularity in such bands as the Beatles, Yes, Deep Purple, and Motörhead, to name but a few. Lavishly illustrated with archival shots, this is a must-have book not only for anyone who plays the Rick but also for anyone who plays the bass guitar. This second edition features 16 bonus pages with up-to-date information on Rickenbacker's latest electric bass models, more photo coverage of artists playing Ricks, and some eye-popping custom-built iterations of the classic Rickenbacker electric bass.
The Rickenbacker Electric Bass: 50 Years as Rock's Bottom is the first book to trace the history of the iconic guitar, from its protoypes through its explosion of popularity in such bands as the Beatles, Yes, Deep Purple, and Motörhead, to name but a few. Lavishly illustrated with archival shots, this is a must-have book not only for anyone who plays the Rick but also for anyone who plays the bass guitar. This second edition features 16 bonus pages with up-to-date information on Rickenbacker's latest electric bass models, more photo coverage of artists playing Ricks, and some eye-popping custom-built iterations of the classic Rickenbacker electric bass.
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Table of contents
- About this book
- Introduction
- The 4000 Bass – From here on…
- 4001 – “THE” Rickenbacker bass
- 4001S – Stage and studio star
- The 4005 Family – Hollow-body basses
- 3000 and 3001 – Rickenbacker’s entry-level basses
- 4008 – Adding more “voice”
- 4080 Bass/Guitar – Rickenbacker’s double-neck
- 4002 – Low impedance for recording
- 4003 – The ultimate flagship
- 4001SB/4003SB – RIC’s first “vintage” bass
- 4003S – Back to bassics
- 2030 Hamburg and 2050 El Dorado – Rickenbacker goes modern
- 4001V63 – A salute to the ’60s
- 4003S/5 – Get down deeper
- 4003S/8 – Last of the eight-bangers
- 4003SPC Specials – Blackstar, Redneck, and Tuxedo
- 4001CS – Chris Squire Limited Edition
- 2020, 2060, and 2030GF – Rickenbacker’s next-gen Hamburg, the El Dorado, and the Glenn Frey signature edition
- 4004C Cheyenne – Streamlining the classic Rick bass
- 4004L Laredo – Clean and powerful
- 4004Cii Cheyenne II – Not just a pretty face
- 4004LK “Lemmy” – Lemmy Kilmister Limited Edition
- 4001C64 & C64S – Sir Paul’s bass times 2
- Finishes – Standard and special colors
- Special orders – Limited production runs for distributors
- Customs, mods, and one-offs – Letting that freak flag fly
- Controls and adjustments
- Rickenbacker date codes
- About the author
- Rickenbacker bass timeline and family tree