The Fender Bass: An Illustrated History

When the Fender company added a bass to its growing family of instruments 50 years ago, it created a new world for musicians and revolutionized an industry in the process. With hundreds of photographs, this book chronicles the evolution of that instrument from 1951 to 2001, providing background history, and facts vital to understanding everything about this remarkable member of the Fender family. Written by J.W.Black and Albert Molinaro. Photography by Dave Maddux.