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Issue 20

Cover Feature: 

Marcus Miller

Perhaps the best known jazz/fusion slap bass player across the globe tells BGM about his latest release, Silver Rain.

Gareth Davies - Funeral for a Friend
"I never thought I'd be speaking to a bass magazine." Well, you are now...Funeral for a Friend bassist, Gareth Davies talks bass.

Miiko Watanabe 
The feel-good bubble gum pop of Gwen Stefani is backed up by bassist Miiko Watanabe. Petra Jones finds out what makes her tick...

Andy Fraser - Free
Silent for many years, Andy Fraser talks to BGM about his huge role as bassist in Free and his latest solo offering.

Andrew Levy - The Brand New Heavies
We talk with TBNH bass man on two note bass riffs and errr....blowing up bass rigs. 

Fernando Saunders
Currently on tour with Lou Reed, Fernando Saunders talks signature basses, playing in five and converting from guitar to bass.

Intro to Upright Bass
It's not all electric. David Etheridge starts a new column for those wishing to start upright bass.

Gear Tests
Carl Martin Bass Chorus
Warwick Hot Rod Corvette
Mark Bass Rig
Pedulla Rapture RBJ2000
Ampeg B500DR
Hartke Bass Rig

Columns
New Column by Steve Lawson for Intermediate to Advanced Players
Dave Overthrow
Dino Monoxelos

Tutorials - Exercises - Advice

Books, DVDs and CDs

 

Above: Current Issue
Marcus Miller  Cover Artist 
Gareth Davies Funeral for a Friend