About The IIB

The International Institute of Bassists (IIB) is an ever-expanding bass-related web site aimed specifically toward the art of contemporary bass playing and the study of the bass tradition. The IIB was founded at BASSically.net in April, 1997, by bassist Cliff Engel, and since its inception, the IIB has grown into one of the largest and most popular interactive bass-related web sites found on the internet. Comprised of a think tank of bass-playing professionals, the IIB has become recognized as the premier online bass publication. In September, 1999, the IIB delivered its first monthly newsletter to less than 100 subscribers. Today, the IIB's newsletter reaches thousands of bass fanatics worldwide each month. In an effort to better reflect the future direction of this online resource, BASSically.net officially became recognized as "The International Institute of Bassists" on July 1, 2002. The latest generation of the IIB launched on June 1, 2005. We look forward to continued expansion and constant improvement to the services and information that we are able to provide to you.


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