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Bass Direct
The news from Midlands-based Bass Direct should be enough to tempt any bass player over to its headquarters at Warwick
Reviews
Revolver: Red Hot Chili Peppers – Aeroplane
Every month we tell you the bass-line we can’t stop listening to
Features
Bass technique: Paul Geary
Paul Geary delivers a second dose of 16th-note finger funk. Digits at the ready
Tests
Overwater Custom Original Series and Inspiration Deluxe Fretless
Mike Hine gets to grips with a brace of legendary Brit basses
Interviews
The comeback kid
Jason Newsted has paid his dues all right, serving 15 years in Metallica, the world’s biggest heavy metal band, before taking time off to get his head (and back) together. He’s returning in 2013 with a new band and a renewed hunger for bass. Joel McIver meets the great man
Feel the funk
Andy Irvine reveals the secrets of his playing and teaching approach to Ellen O’Reilly
Sarz in their eyes
Rudy Sarzo has played with Ozzy, Whitesnake and many other legendary rock bands – but never in makeup. Until now. Greg Prato passes the powder puff
