What do you think are some good books for a real beginner to pick up?

[thor16]

Tab online just doesn't work for me, I need standard notation to go with it so I can get note durations down accurately.

[Juneau]

Check out a book called Bass Logic I think its called. Its a spiral notebook type thing with "The Thinker" statue on the front holding a bass I think.

Got some great stuff in it.

[Don W]

Originally Posted by Juneau

Check out a book called Bass Logic I think its called. Its a spiral notebook type thing with "The Thinker" statue on the front holding a bass I think.

Got some great stuff in it.

Yup and its available at Amazon.com for $19.95.

[Blues Basser]

There are four books I would recommend:

Glenn Letsch, Bass For Beginners: The Complete Guide
David Overthrow, Beginning Electric Bass
Ed Friedland, Hal Leonard Bass Method
Bert Casey, Bass Guitar Primer

Good Luck