a copy of E-Bass for Dummies (with a dedication that read "I'm not giving up just yet - Patrick")
ok...see that there made my LIFE. Pete truly is one of the most mediocre bassists on the planet. sigh
Author's response
Well, I don't know about that (because I don't actually know what Pete is really capable of doing on the bass... or with his tongue sliding down the bass) but let's just say that FOB bass lines aren't hard. I mean even I can learn them quite fast.
And, in contrast to Pete, I use my copy of E-Bass for Dummies a lot. It's under one of the legs of my table to prevent it from rocking.