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Issue 17 Print
Cover Feature:
Check out this fantastic issue featuring interviews with MIKE DIRNT of GREEN DAY, sharing the cover with MARK HOPPUS of BLINK 182 also interviewed. Arguably two of the most popular bands in the world today.

Marco Mendoza - Whitesnake
Mid UK tour, Mendoza discusses keeping your chops up and finding 'the bass'.

Bill Dickens
BGM talks to the two Bills; Dickens the player of, and Conklin the creator of, the new 9 string.

Doug Pinnick - King's X
Pinnick puts the thundering growl behind Texas trio King's X.

Trevor Bolder
Having been Bowie's low-ender during the 70's, Bolder is back with a new signature bass.

John Edwards - Status Quo
Quo are still rocking all over the world. Rhino talks us through his new Status 'Charger'.

Tommy Shannon - Double Trouble
In fine form, Shannon reminisces about his early days with Johnny Winter and one Stevie Ray Vaughan.

Multi-String Special
We take a look at the history and development of extended range 8, 10 and 12 string basses.

Tests/Reviews 
Rust Ride Bass Driver
Lovetone Meatball & Cheese Sauce
Status Smart Bass 
Accugroove TR1 110
Orange Crush 35B Combo
East UK J-Retro
Sadoswky Metro Modern RS5
Line 6 Variax Bass 700
Ashdown Five Fifteen 100w Combo


Columns
Dave Overthrow
Jonathan Noyce
Dino Monoxelos

Plus Bass Mutations by Grant Skarkey 

We take a visit to Warwick's factory in Germany - read our report...


Tutorials - Exercises - Advice

Books, DVDs and CDs

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Duff McKagan
Duff McKagan

Ex-punk from Seattle, formerly of Guns N’ Roses and now of Velvet Revolver.

Tony Grey
Tony Grey

Helm of his brand-new quartet, and the stewardship of guitar guru John McLaughlin.

Gene Simmons
Gene Simmons

Kiss are at it yet again, this time with a new studio album and European tour.

Tobin Esperance
Tobin Esperance - Papa Roach

Bassist with US rockers Papa Roach, reveals his funk rock roots.

Chris Wood
Chris Wood

Chris talks us through the experimental jazz outfit’s unique studio project.