1 / 3Best of Rancid for Bass: 15 Songs with TAB
Best of Rancid for Bass is a songbook in the Play It Like It Is Bass series with note-for-note bass transcriptions and TAB for 15 songs. It suits players who want written parts for selected Rancid tracks, rather than a general bass method.
At a glance
- Includes 15 Rancid tracks, among them “Time Bomb,” “Roots Radicals,” “Maxwell Murder,” and “Fall Back Down.”
- Bass tablature gives a fret-oriented reference for working through the parts.
- The compact selection brings tracks from across Rancid's catalog together in one volume.
Reference price: $27.99
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Focused selection of Rancid bass parts for practice and rehearsal.
- TAB provides an alternative to relying on standard notation alone.
- The song list names all 15 included tracks, helping buyers check whether their favorites are covered.
Technical specifications
12 specifications| Song count | 15 |
|---|---|
| Transcription format | Note-for-note bass transcriptions with TAB |
| Print length | 82 pages |
| Language | English |
| Series | Play It Like It Is Bass |
| Publisher | CHERRY LANE MUSIC COMP |
|---|---|
| Publication date | December 1, 2005 |
| ISBN-10 | 1575607921 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1575607924 |
| Weight listed | 9.6 ounces |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 9.25 x 0.25 x 12.25 inches |
| Included songs | Axiom * David Courtney * Detroit * Django * Fall Back Down * Journey To The End Of The East Bay * Life Won't Wait * Maxwell Murder * Old Friend * Radio Havana * Red Hot Moon * Roots Radicals * Side Kick * Time Bomb * White Knuckle Ride |
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Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Bassists learning or rehearsing the listed Rancid songs.
- Rancid fans who play bass and want written references to selected bass parts.
- Gift buyers looking for a Rancid-themed book for a bass player.
Less suited to
- Players seeking a general beginner bass method or instruction beyond the listed song transcriptions.
- Readers looking for Rancid songs not included in the 15-track list.

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Frequently asked questions
How many songs are included?
The book lists 15 Rancid songs, including “Time Bomb,” “Maxwell Murder,” “Roots Radicals,” and “Fall Back Down.”
Does it include bass TAB?
Yes. The listing describes note-for-note bass transcriptions with TAB.
Is this a general bass-learning method?
No. It is presented as a collection of Rancid song transcriptions, not a general bass method.
What is the book's format and length?
The listing gives a print length of 82 pages and lists the language as English.

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