Bass Player US - September 2020

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Mayones Jabba 422 $2,500
Classic, vintage looks, high-quality construction... and a sizeable pricetag. Mike ‘Skywalker’ Brooks meets the mighty Jabba.

Peavey MAX 300 Combo $699.99
A new range of combos from Peavey has arrived. Do they continue in the giant footsteps of their historic predecessors? Brooks examines these new units with a nostalgic tear.

INTERMEDIATE
To take our playing to the next level, Phil Mann explains how we too can become scholars in ‘blister maintenance’.

LOW LIFE

Tax The Heat bassist and BIMM Live Performance Tutor Antonio Angotti addresses the fine art of singing for your supper

3 mins

THE WOODSHED

Intonation basics explored and explained by ace luthier Rob Elrick. Let’s get toned!

3 mins

DEEP THOUGHT

Deep Purple are the last hard-rock band of their generation still on the road, pandemics permitting—and they’ve still got some miles to cover, says Roger Glover. Listen up as he reveals how Purple came up with their excellent new album, the bass gear that makes the big noises—and the secret of staying motivated after five decades and counting.

10+ mins

GOOD TIMES

Who would dare fill the shoes of the great, departed Bernard Edwards? Only a bassist with years of experience and a bass philosophy all of his own... Say hello to the mighty Jerry Barnes

7 mins

Wrap Music

Olivia Anna Livki offers essential advice for all budding bassists

1 min

MOMENTARY DECISIONS

The great Michael Manring returns with a new album, Small Moments, and explains the far-reaching philosophy beneath the music

8 mins

Exigency

Jessica Elalouf of Exigent on the key wisdom that all bassists should have

2 mins

Pass Notes

Welcome to our new advice page, where a bassist of note gives us the tips we need to get to the top. This month: John Campbell, Lamb Of God

5 mins

Beginners' Lesson

Looping without a looper... is such a thing even possible? Steve Lawson says it is, so listen up

9 mins

Intermediate Lesson

Ready to take the next step in your bass journey? Phil Mann is here to guide you along the way, but be prepared for a dose of fingertip abrasion...

3 mins

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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!