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VICTOR WOOTEN
He is quite simply one of the most gifted musicians to ever play the bass guitar. In one of the most in-depth features we’ve ever done, Dave Marks talks exclusively to the inimitable Victor Wooten.

MARK STOERMER - THE KILLERS
The Killers are one of the biggest bands in the world today, with a new double platinium album Sam’s Town, and sell out tour.  Mark Stoermer talks to Matt Smith.

GUY MADDISON - MUDHONEY  
Joel McIver catches up with Guy Maddison of Seattle grunge legends Mudhoney.  

GARY WILLIS  
Dave Marks speaks to a leading figure in the world of jazz and fusion; Gary Willis.

TREVOR BARRY  
While playing bass alongside the likes of Greg Lake, Phil Collins and Jon Bon Jovi may sound glamorous; session playing isn’t the easiest profession to break into. Petra Jones speaks to Trevor Barry about the business of session playing.

MARTIN MENDEZ - OPETH

MARCO COTI ZELATI - LACUNA COIL

GRAHAM MABY - JOE JACKSON BAND

NAMM 2007 - SPECIAL REPORT
Braving the sunshine and surf, Steve Harvey reports from California on this year’s NAMM show - the world’s largest collection of musical instruments. It’s a tough job, but someone’s got to do it...

THE INSIDE STORY - CHRIS MAY INTERVIEW
Chris May and his Overwater basses are revered by professionals and enthusiasts alike. In this special feature, Gary Cooper goes ‘Inside The Industry’.

TRACE ELLIOT GIVE AWAY
In association with Peavey and Trace Elliot, Bass Guitar Magazine offer you the chance to win this top of the range combo worth over £1,000!

GEAR TESTS:

ACCUGROOVE WHAPPO JR. BASS CABINET
Adrian Ashton feels rockers, blues players and weight-watchers could be missing out if they don’t taste the whappo jr.

GIBSON THUNDERBIRD STUDIO 4-STRING BASS
Mike Brooks takes a look at the latest remake of the classic Gibson Thunderbird Bass...

LINE 6 STUDIO - LOW DOWN STUDIO 110
The pocketable studio 110, is designed for maximum mobile tone, all in the tiniest box ever.

BUGLEFISH BF4 MANTA CUSTOM
The Manta is the latest bass from Buglefish, relative newcomers to the UK bass building scene. At £1395 the Manta is a high-end instrument and a fairly serious investment - can it find a place in this highly competitive end of the market?

PETERSON TUNERS - VS-II Virtual Strobe Tuner
An alternative way to tune your bass by Peterson.

ASHDOWN SUPERFLY AMP PROGRAMMABLE BASS HEAD
Stuart Clayton takes an exclusive look at Mark King’s own Superfly 1000w fully programmable head.

WARWICK INFINITY SN CUSTOM 5-STRING BASS
Mike Brooks investigates an offering from the Custom Shop of German bass masters Warwick.

ESP LTD - SURVEYER 400 4-STRING
ESP are launching a new range of basses under both the ESP and LTD brands. Mike Brooks takes a look at the Surveyor to find out what a bass in the mid-price bracket really offers.

TANGLEWOOD CANYON I, II AND III BASSES
High volume mainstays Tanglewood have launched a new range called Canyon. Mike Brooks takes a close look.

COLUMNS:

DAVE MARKS
Dave Marks continues his musical journey with a stop at jazz. Ever wanted to be more jazzy? DM shows you how in this issue’s Style File.

STUART CLAYTON
Stuart Clayton’s Advanced Techniques column continues with a special lesson on the challenges of jazz soloing.

STEVE LAWSON
In a chance to the usual Bass Progressions, Steve Lawson takes a look at the art of singing while holding down the low end.

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