The first book to trace the history of the iconic bass guitar, from its protoypes through its explosion of popularity in such bands as the Beatles, Yes, and Deep Purple, to name but a few. Lavishly illustrated with archival shots, this is a must-have book not only for anyone who plays a Rick but anyone who plays 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. 160 pp.