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    DAVID ELLEFSON

    We talk with the Megadeth bassist after the bands reunion

    OVERWATER BASSES

    We take a look at an Overwater and Overwater by Tanglewood

    MARK HOPPUS

    We talk to the pop-punk frontman of Blink 182

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Joel McIver new editor of Bass Guitar Magazine

joel mciver new bass guitar magaizne editor

Hello there. Allow me to introduce myself as the new editor of Bass Guitar Magazine. My predecessor Ben Cooper has moved on to pastures new and I’m sure you’ll join me in wishing him all the best, as well as to thank him for the great work he has put in on Britain’s best (and only!) magazine dedicated to the bass.

I’ve been a contributor to Bass Guitar Magazine since 2003, when its founder and original editor Adrian Ashton asked me to interview the great Jack Bruce. Like all of you I’m obsessed with the bass guitar, and have been fortunate enough to write about the subject in a couple of bestselling books, not least biographies of the late Cliff Burton of Metallica and the equally great (but thankfully not late) Glenn Hughes, sometime of Deep Purple. Editing this amazing magazine is going to be a hell of a lot of fun.

It’s been busy around here lately, and not just because of our switch in editors. Keen-eyed readers will notice that Blaze Publishing, a magazine publisher based in the Midlands, has purchased Bass Guitar Magazine. All subscribers will remain unaffected and continue to receive their copy of the magazine. Blaze has also been an early adopter of digital app technology for magazines, so watch out for news about BGM in mobile app form.

I’ll be in touch with more news as it happens. Until then, keep your eyes peeled for our next issue and remember, life is best at the low end.

Joel McIver

Editor

 

Marillion’s tour dates

Sunday 9 September 2012

Cardiff Students Union Cardiff, UK

TICKETS: www.cardiffboxoffice.com

Monday 10 September 2012

Manchester Academy Manchester, UK

TICKETS: www.ticketline.co.uk

Tuesday 11 September 2012

HMV Picture House Edinburgh, UK

TICKETS: www.ticketmaster.co.uk

Thursday 13 September 2012

Wolves Civic Wolverhampton, UK

TICKETS: www.ticketmaster.co.uk

Friday 14 September 2012

Corporation Sheffield, UK

TICKETS: www.corporation.org.uk

Sunday 16 September 2012

HMV Forum London, UK

TICKETS: www.ticketmaster.co.uk

Monday 17 September 2012

Cambridge Junction Cambridge, UK

TICKETS: www.junction.co.uk

FENDER® ANNOUNCES CONSUMER ‘INSTANT REBATE’ INITIATIVE

European wide instant consumer rebate of up to £50 on select selected FENDER® guitar, bass and amplifier models

East Grinstead, UK (12 March 2012) — Fender is pleased to announce a rebate of up to £50 on selected Fender® and Squier®, guitar, bass and amplifier models, which will be made instantly available to the consumer at the time of purchase.

From April 2nd 2012 participating authorised Fender dealers across Europe will be offering the following rebate amounts:

  • Fender Road Worn™ Guitars and Basses                                                               £50
  • Fender Deluxe Series Guitars and Basses                                                              £50
  • Fender Classic Player Series Guitars and Basses                                                     £50
  • Fender Classic Series Guitars and Basses                                                               £42
  • Fender Blacktop™ Guitars and Basses                                                                    £33
  • Fender Standard Series Guitars and Basses                                                            £33
  • Fender Deluxe™ VM Amps                                                                                    £42
  • Fender Bandmaster® HD & Band-Master® VM 212 Speaker Enclosure                        £42

The offer closes on June 30th 2012

Contact your authorised Fender dealer or visit www.fender.com/rebate for more details

Exclusive Laurence Cottle masterclass at the Institute

laurence cottle Globally renowned bassist Laurence Cottle will be returning to the Institute of Contemporary Music Performance, in Kilburn, for an exclusive bass masterclass on Thursday 15th April.

Known as “one of the UK’s most outstanding performers and writers” (Jazz UK), Laurence has performed with some of the world’s greatest artists including Sting, Seal, Cher, Brian Eno, Eric Clapton, Black Sabbath and The James Taylor Quartet.  He is also renowned for composing music for television shows, including Matlock, the Oprah Winfrey Show and Good Morning America, and has recorded music for films such as Lethal Weapon and Mr. Holland’s Opus.

Laurence will spend the day teaching on the Institute’s BMus Degree course and provide private lessons for students. During the evening masterclass, he will demonstrate his stunning technique and share his knowledge and experience from working in the music industry as a session player, band member and artist in his own right.

For more information on this event or courses at the Institute, contact us directly:

 

  • www.icmp.co.uk
  • 0207 328 0222
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Marco Mendoza UK Tour

tour marco mendozaInternationally respected rock bassist Marco Mendoza will be touring the UK this April in his first ever UK solo shows.

April 19th  -  The Diamond,  Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 4GH

Tickets :   www.thediamonduk.com 01623 456617

April 20th - Rio's Live, Bradford, Yorkshire, BD1 2AL

Tickets :  www.rioslive.com www.ticketweb.co.uk www.ticketline.co.uk

April 21st - Queens Hall, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 5LA

Tickets :  www.queenshall.net

April 22nd - The Borderline, London, W1D 4JB

Tickets:    www.theborderline.co.uk www.hmv.com www.ticketweb.co.uk www.ticketline.co.uk

April 23rd - Spring and Airbrake, Belfast