Mike Pope… A Day in the life of a Bass Pontiff. From Editor, Raul Amador… This ‘Day in the Life of Mike Pope’ cover has been in...
Bassist Adam Rigg… Did you know that they are playing the Blues in the UK? Well, they are, and The Bad Day Blues Band is doing...
Reharmonizing “Chi Chi”… My last column featured how to play the Charlie Parker tune “Chi Chi” in the first position on the six-string bass. In this...
Here comes a quick sound test of the amazing Bartolini B-Axis PB pickups loaded on the NGM PTone4. Recorded directly into Universal Audio Arrow card (all...
Bassist Brendan Rothwell… I had the great pleasure of meeting bassist Brendan Rothwell musically when I reviewed his album, “Sentiment” for our Music on Our Radar...
Bassist Jimmy Haslip Re-released albums, “Red Heat” and “Nightfall”, featuring Joe Vannelli. Bassist Jimmy Haslip and Joe Vannelli’s collaboration is a remarkable partnership in masterful artistry, both...
This week we start the discussion with… What Are the Instruments You Regretted Selling? I really wish I didn’t sell that bass!!! Yes and you remember...
Bassist Kade Turner… I am always more than happy to get to known my fellow bass players from around the world. Thanks to our mutual friend...
Get to Know Scot Bihlman… Meet Emmy award-winning musician and songwriter, Scot Bihlman, an industry vet whose mile-long resume includes stints with John Fogerty, Trey Anastasio...
This month we will cover the differences between tennis and golfer’s elbow and why it matters.
Watch this Commodores “Easy” Bass Cover with Play-along Tabs… Recorded with De Gier Soulmate bass (passive tone a bit close) through Ashdown RM500 EVOII head (flat,...
Interview with The Go-Go’s bassist and author Kathy Valentine… Kathy Valentine laid down the low-end for The Go-Go’s, the first multi-platinum-selling, all-female band to play their...
James Jamerson’s playing is legendary, but how did he become the iconic bass player for Motown records? Tim Fletcher investigates… James Jamerson was arguably the first...
Hello bass players and fans of bass playing! This month, we will be covering 311’s “Come Original” Come Original is a single by American alternative rock...
Here is a quick sound test of the Bartolini CPB pickup, loaded on an NGM Ptone4 prototype bass. Deep tone, nice high frequencies! Recorded directly into...