Equipment, Techniques, Style, and Artists Edited by: Karl Coryat The Bass Player Book is the essential all-in-one handbook for both acoustic and electric bass players, offering invaluable advise and instruction on technique, gear, and most importantly, inspiration. Packed with dozens of photos, musician profiles and in-depth musical examples, this book is a must for the beginner as well as the battle hardened veteran. Get the lowdown on: Playing: Theory, Groove & sense of time, Rock- Jazz- Blues- Country- & Latin Styles, Slapping & Harmonics, Gigging. Equipment: Choosing an instrument, Setting up your bass, Recording, Effects, Amps & speakers. Innovators: James Jamerson, Paul McCartney, Larry Graham, Stanley Clarke, Jaco Pastorius, Flea, and Les Claypool. And more. 223 pages, softbound book