Current Issue - 32

Tony Levin  
Although known primarily for his work with Peter Gabriel, Tony Levin’s CV also boasts sessions with Pink Floyd and the late John Lennon. Before a gig at the South West’s Eden Project, Adrian Ashton talks to Levin about his solo work, his bass playing and the use of diapers (read nappies).

Robert Trujillo - Metallica 
Following recent show stopping performances at the new Wembley Stadium, Joel McIver talks to the main entrusted to hold down the low end for one of the world’s biggest bands and seventh biggest selling act in American history. It’s Robert Trujillo of Metallica.

DAVE PEACOCK 
As one half of perennial favourites Chas & Dave, Dave Peacock has been writing, singing and gigging for more than 30 years. Graham Hazelwood learns more about the enduring appeal of ‘rockney’.

Dave ‘Phoenix’ Farrell – Linkin Park
Linkin Park are back with their first album in four years, Minutes To Midnight, a meaty slice of rock/rap that has already proved a hit in the States after selling 600,000 copies in its first week on release. Stuart Clayton spoke to bassist Dave ‘Phoenix’ Farrell on the eve of their gig in Moscow.

RICKENBACKER MEGA FEATURE
THE 4000 SOLID BODY BASS UNDER THE MICROSCOPE 
This special mega-feature takes an in-depth look at one of the most iconic names in bass guitar history; Rickenbacker. Bass Guitar Magazine has been granted unprecedented access to the Ric-archives and charts the history and development of the brand. The feature also includes comments from some of the key artists that have played Rickenbackers over the years.

COLUMNS:

Recording Column
This issue Petra Jones gives the low down on the latest free and low-cost recording software currently available.

DAVE MARKS
In a new direction for the Style Files, Dave Marks profiles specific players rather than styles. First up, one of the most distinctive and sought after tones in the business, Marcus Miller.

STUART CLAYTON
In this issue, Stuart continues to look at II-V-I licks, but focuses on material that can be used for when the chord changes go by a little quicker.

STEVE LAWSON
Playing a fretless accurately and in tune can be a real challenge. This issue Steve offers useful advice and tips on how to improve the accuracy of your fretless playing.

GEAR

Blade B1 Tetra Standard
The B1 Tetra Standard is the latest bass model from Gary Levinson’s Switzerland-based company and was built to combine vintage looks and sound with extra tonal features. Stuart Clayton reports.

Sei 5-string Single Cut Series 1
London based Martin Petersen, owner of Camden Town’s The Gallery, specialises in hand building exotic basses. His client list is as impressive as the tonewood options available. Dave Marks tests the single cut Flamboyant.

Korg AX5B
The Korg AX5B is one of the latest of Korg’s series of effects processors designed to offer a broad range of sounds at a reasonable price point. At just £79, can it really deliver the goods? Stuart Clayton finds out.

Music Man StingRay 5
Following on from the recent 30th Anniversary 4-string and the new twin pickup models, Music Man have released a new exclusive StingRay to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the StingRay 5-string. Do the new features and exclusiveness of this bass justify the equally exclusive price tag? Mike Brooks plugs in and finds out.