This owner's guide for electric guitarists and bassists features numerous tips on auditioning and buying a (bass) guitar, choosing new strings, maintenance and tuning, and other aspects that are unique to an electric guitar. This book also includes chapters on the history and the production of these instruments, as well as an index, a glossary, a complete set of chord diagrams, and the unique Interactive Tipcodes that allow you to hear online audio examples. For beginners, students, and advanced players.

Hugo Pinksterboer (text), Gijs Bierenbroodspot (design and illustrations).
248 Pages. EAN 9781423442745 List price U.S. $14.95

Tipbooks can be purchased at bookstores, music stores, and other outlets as well as at www.musicdispatch.com and other internet bookstores.


Press reviews
· ... highly desirable, and highly pocketable items; Packed with plenty of concise, relevant information; Written with the absolute beginner in mind, it's comprehensive enough to appeal to pros too. – Guitarist
· A great gift, easy to read, convenient to carry, and priced right; Boiled down to the absolute basics…; No more than one needs to know or remember, but enough to provide essential information. These guides really hit the mark for efficiency. – Vintage Guitar Magazine

The Internet offers loads of additional information on your instrument. Some good starting points for electric guitarists and bassists are:
· www.activebass.com
· www.basslinks.com
· www.electric.guitars.net
· www.electricbass.com
· www.guitar.about.com
· www.guitar.about.com/cs/bass
· www.guitar.com
· www.guitarnotes.com
· www.guitarnuts.com
· www.guitarsite.com
· www.magpie.com/tbl
· www.talkbass.com
· www.wholenote.com