Chuck Traeger's "Bible" for bass maintenance and repair (and its "sequel") offer in-depth info, illustrations, and useful tips galore...

Choices starting at $24.50

First published in 1982 (and revised in 1995), this how-to book is a detailed guide on building your own instrument, complete with diagrams and fold out blueprints...

$38.00

An excellent, deep collection of technique studies from one of the most respected players and teachers of the upright bass...

$14.95

Drawing upon years of performance and teaching, master jazz bassist Andy McKee has developed a jazz-based left-hand fingering technique to strengthen your skills and technique...

$14.99

An excellent collection for students and classical players, whether you are auditioning for college, a select orchestra, or your local community orchestra. Great for self-study and rehearsal, too...

$27.95

This set of two books with CDs has some similarities to the "Simandl Method" but with more guidance. An excellent choice for serious students, each book includes a CD with performances, piano accompaniments, and printable PDF scores...

$41.95

A wonderful collection of sets from a European tour in 1964, this live concert DVD features one of Mingus' most celebrated lineups in their prime...

$19.95

This package of three books - with CDs and DVD - is an excellent series with all the elements needed for a new player, as well as someone who wants to enhance their formal knowledge on their own...

$24.97

A wonderful instructional DVD set for learning and developing skills on Upright Bass in the Bluegrass style...

$46.95

An excellent instructional DVD set for learning to play the Upright Bass; with specific attention paid to tone, timing, and technique, it's an excellent visual means to learning the ropes...

$46.95

This DVD, by perhaps the biggest name in rockabilly bass, informs and entertains at the same time, in the spectacular multi-rhythmic slapping that defines this unique bass style...

$29.95

This book helps you to learn the tunes, and the CD gives you the musicians to play with! There's no better aid to learning than jamming with other players...

$19.95

One of the great jazz bassists of our time shares the technical and improvisational ideas he has developed during the course of his brilliant 45-year career...

$28.95

This 64-page book, with 2 CDs, is more than a play-along - includes anectdotes, performance notes, rare photos, commentary and more...

$24.95

Ed Friedland is a well-known player and educator, and in this DVD he provides insight and analysis to help you build and strengthen your techniques - as they apply to jazz upright playing...

$19.95