Cover Feature:
Peter Hook
Few bassists have had a career as long as Peter Hook, a founder member of Joy Division and New Order and mainstay of the British music scene. Joel McIver meets the man behind those unforgettable basslines. George Porter
George Porter Jnr, the bass of funk Godfathers The Meters is branching out with his band Porter Batiste Stoltz taking funk to new levels. Andy Mccluskey
The Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark bassist discusses his work with BGM’s Joel McIver. Hadrian Feraud
The bass sensation for John McLaughlin tells Mike Flynn about his low-end life.
Gear Tests:
Fret kings PERCEPTION & ESPRIT
4-string bass
Ashdown James Lomenzo Hyper Drive
Distortion Pedal
Ibanez SR300
4-String bass
GB Guitars Spitfire
5-String
Ashdown ABMC210H500
Bass Combo
Ibanez BT 675
5-String
Homebrew BAJO MOS
Boost Pedal Electro Harmonics the Clone Theory
Used FX Pedal Bass Shoot Out
Markbass Minimark v AER Amp One
Columns:
Janek Gwidzala
Janek continues with improvisation and transcribing with a look at developing a solo.
Style File
Dave Marks analyses Sting, one of the most highly visible and artistically successful bassists of the last 30 years. His sparse but rhythmically inventive style established him as a highly influential voice on the bass.
Recording Column
From the power and impact of Flea’s Funky Monks to the distinctive brand of percussive bass used by edgy metal and industrial bands like Korn, slap bass represents probably one of the biggest challenges in recording your bass guitar. Mark King offers hints and tips. Paul Gray
Songwriting royalties are discussed this issue in bassist Paul Gray’s tell-it-like-it is regular column.
Tuition Tips
This issue the featured lesson is major scale harmony; essential for understanding chord progressions.
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