Alfred Handy Guide - 50 Hot Licks for Electric Bass Guitar. A review of electric bass lines from the 50s to the 80s. In it ar e many authentic bass licks of many different styles such as rock jazz disco new wave funk reggae heavy metal & punk. I ncluded are corresponding chords making it possible to incorporate other instruments like guitar and/or keyboards. This book is meant to be a guide to fundamental bass lines leaving many opportunities for individual creativity.