Cover Feature:
Jeff Berlin
Bass guru, school owner, teacher, session player extraordinaire and advocate of music theory for the masses, bass legend Jeff Berlin dispels some myths about his personality... possibly. Rudy Sarzo
Rudy Sarzo has played with rock royalty from all over the globe – Ozzy Osbourne, Whitesnake, Dio and Blue Oyster Cult among many other bands. Is there anything he doesn’t know about the art of the hard rock bass? John Bentley
Back in 1979 bass guitarist John Bentley borrowed a short scale Fender Mustang and auditioned for UK pop/punkers Squeeze. It was good timing, as Bob Battersby found out… Bass Effects - The Stomp Box
Toys for guitarists? It’s been a long time since bass players had limited stomp box choices. Adrian Ashton rounds up some new, some old and some vintage choices...
Gear Tests:
1X12 Bass Cab Shootout
Who would have thought it? 10 years ago the 1x12 format wouldn’t even get a look in for lead guitar. Now BGM rounds up five cabs suitable for
5-string bass
Music Man Bongo
6-String Bass
Music Man Sterling
5-String Bass
Yamaha BB714BS
4-String Bass
Thunderfunk TFB750-A & DR Bass DRB 2460 NEO
Head & Speaker
Tech 21 Sansamp
Bass Driver Deluxe Pedal
SWR 20th Anniversary
Redhead Combo Vigier Passion
Custom 4-String Martin 00C-16GTAE
4-String Acoustic Bass
Columns:
Andrew McKinney
Andrew McKinney demystifies the murky world of chart reading - it’s like notation, but this time you’re in control....
Janek Gwidzala
Janek Gwizdala looks at serious practice exercises to strengthen and develop your left hand. “But keep them musical” our resident improviser implores...
Guy Pratt
Guy Pratt, legendary bass player with Pink Floyd and Roxy Music teaches how to play a simple Rock & Roll bassline.
Style File
The style file this issue looks at Adam Clayton, holder of the eighth note rock groove candle with stadium rockers U2.
Recording Column
Petra Jones offers some practical advice on the top most frequently asked questions when it comes to DI recording by bassists. | 
