Bass Player US - June 2021

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I WAS THERE
Fifty years on: James Taylor recruits Lee Sklar in ’71, and makes history.

WILCOCK BISONIC
Its slinky tones and short scale make this bass great, says Mike Brooks.

INTERMEDIATE
Take the next step with the mighty Phil Mann..

Bass Player US Magazine Description:

Bobby Vega
Ever since his first recording session with Sly Stone at the age of 17, Bay Area bass badass Bobby Vega has set the bar for funktastic pick playing. In this month's cover story, he goes deep on his plectrum technique and artistic approach. Plus: interviews with Cheap Trick's Tom Petersson, Dream Theater's John Myung, and Jerry "J Blakk" Henderson of Big Sam's Funky Nation; reviews of the Blackstar Fly Bass mini-amp, Mesa-Boogie D-800 head and Ultra Lite cabinets, and new pickups from Lindy Fralin; Jazz and R&B lessons you can use; a full-song bass transcription of Deep Purple's "Gettin' Tighter;" and more!