A handy, accessible, thorough, and convenient guide for guitarists and bassists who want to get the most out of their instrument. This Tipbook offers you a truckload of information, delivered at the right pace, including topics such as selecting and play-testing guitars and basses, pickups, strings and accessories, maintenance and tuning, as well as the history and the family of the instrument, and a glossary. Written in collaboration with and proofread by musicians, teachers, technicians, and other experts, for beginners, students, and advanced players.

Hugo Pinksterboer (text), Gijs Bierenbroodspot (design and illustrations).
142 Pages. ISBN 90 76192 35 9. List price U.S. $9.95

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