- Hardcover: 256 pages
- Publisher: Sanctuary Publishing Ltd (5 April 2004)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1860745938
- ISBN-13: 978-1860745935
- Product Dimensions: 28.2 x 26.2 x 2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 692,665 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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John Entwistle is regarded as the most influential bassist in rock music history. Early in his career, Entwistle fantasised about the guitars and basses he would one day own. 'Bass Culture' is a lavish display of the finest pieces from Entwistle's collection, complete with the personal notes he kept on each of them.
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
At last - the Axes of the Ox!,
By J C D Ludlow (London United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Bass Culture: The John Entwistle Bass Collection: The John Entwistle Guitar Collection (Hardcover)
John Entwistle was not only one of the all-time great bass players, he was also the first major collector of vintage guitars - years before it became fashionable. But while he had been collecting avidly since the early 70s, few had been privileged to see the fruits of his labours, beyond the odd tantalising glimpse in guitar magazines and that all-too-brief segment in the 1978 film The Kids Are Alright.Until now that is, with this fabulous tombe. Bass Culture brings together all his guitars, beautifully photographed at his Stow-on-the-Wold mansion and with quirky comments and observations from the great man himself. But there is a caveat. This is actually a snapshot of the collection as it was in 1996 (John died in 2002), and by which time many of his best pieces had been sold on. John had money problems at various times in his career and his beloved guitars and basses were often the first to go. It would have been better if this book (or at least the photos) could have been assembled in the early '80s, when John's collection was at its height. That being said, it's still fantastic and there is there is much to sallivate over here, from a fabulous Blonde Stack Knob Fender Jazz (surely one of the finest and most valuable basses in the world) to an array of custom built Alembics. John showed the way on guitar collecting and apprectaion and it is great to finally get to see the results of that dedication (even if incomplete). We need more books like this!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
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...but not just Bass!!,
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This review is from: Bass Culture: The John Entwistle Bass Collection: The John Entwistle Guitar Collection (Hardcover)
It's strange, the book is narrated by John, but only a few brief words per piece, and there are no pictures of the man himself, but his personality, sence of humour and joy of being able to indulge his hobby really does come accross. My favourite examples are the giBSon's, the BS bit is significant, because they turned out to be fakes! But he included them anyway. Even rock stars can get it wrong. A whole book filled with hi res pictures of guitars that make you salivate, and a few that really don't, but all are interesting. It was a cool hobby to have.My only gripe is that it would have been good to see what the wear was like on the back of some of them. Maybe that's just me. A fantastic book if you are that way inclined.
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4.7 out of 5 stars (15 customer reviews) 10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
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Come on the amazing journey,
By scowboy "scowboy" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Bass Culture: The John Entwistle Bass Collection: The John Entwistle Guitar Collection (Hardcover)
First off let me qualify my review and just put it right out on the table that I am a huge fan of John Entwistle. This book was something that I always wanted but was never available.This composition of pictures are a fantastic exhibition of the collection. The collection itself is outstanding. John's estate was the perfect backdrop for the book. If you are a fan of JE then you will love this book. If you are a guitar or bass collector you will love this book. 4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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Excellent opportunity to see a great collection,
By Dragon One - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Bass Culture: The John Entwistle Bass Collection: The John Entwistle Guitar Collection (Hardcover)
John Entwistle, always the consumate collector and influential bassist of the Who, maintained one of the most enviable bass and guitar collections of all time. This book gives everyone a chance to share in it. Clear, interesting photographs and John's own unique perspective on each instrument make it a nice addition to any music enthusiast's library.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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A must for gear heads...,
By "danobu" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Bass Culture: The John Entwistle Bass Collection: The John Entwistle Guitar Collection (Hardcover)
Apart from being no slouch on bass, John Entwistle (the former bass player with The Who) was a renowned collector of guitars and basses. At the time of his death in 2002 he owned approximately 200 instruments. Some of them were integral to The Who's enduring contribution to rock - song's like "My Generation" and "Won't Get Fooled Again". Others are rare vintage Fenders, Gibsons, Rics, etc. Of course there are a few Alembics. John had been working with a photographer to catalogue and photograph his collection and had written the introduction and descriptive notes to a book which has now been published. A must for anyone interested in electric guitars or basses. Could be your only chance to see a Gibson Moderne, Fender Swinger or Alembic Narrow V. |
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