Bass Magazine Issue 12

Flea: Unlimited Love

The funky low-end legend dives deep into the two new Chili Peppers albums, his wild life as an entertainer & his insatiable love of bass

Flea: Unlimited Love

The funky low-end legend dives deep into the two new Chili Peppers albums, his wild life as an entertainer & his insatiable love of bass

Features


Adam Clayton: Has Found What He’s Looking For

The beloved bassist discusses his two new milestone releases with his Fender signature amp and the retrospective U2 album Songs of Surrender


10 Questions With Suzi Quatro

The iconic bassist tells us which artist she’d like to sub for, what she’s currently woodshedding, and what she’d be doing if she wasn’t a musician


Mike Gordon: Creative Experimentation

The Phish low ender coins a new phrase & approach on his latest solo album, Flying Games


Adi Oasis: Low Glow

Her latest album showcases her inspired new stylistic identity with a whole bag of grooves to match


Chris Wood: Beautiful Danger

The unconventional doubler discusses the new Wood Brothers album, his experiments with tone, and the thrill of improvisation


10 Questions With Julia Lage

The Brazilian low-ender fills us in on her dream gig, the best bass advice she’s been given, her most embarrassing stage moment, and more


Michael Valerio: Standing In The Shadows Of Hollywood

We sit down with one of the busiest and most in-demand bassists in the world to talk about his remarkable career


Sebastian Steinberg: The Singer Is Always Right

The beloved veteran bassist and prolific session player shares his unique knowledge and talks about whatever he wants


Issue Twelve Spins, Streams & Downloads

Bass Magazine digs into the latest releases of albums, books, and videos involving all things bass

Gear Shed

Review:  Markbass MB58R 103 Pure – 6 Cabinet

Review: Bergantino Super Pre Bass Preamp

Review: Boss RC-600 Loop Station

Lessons

Beginner Bass Base: Ear Training For Bassists, Part 1

Training your ear to recognize how the notes in any interval relate to each other is simply coaxing your mind into analyzing what you’re already hearing

Jazz Concepts: Just The Two Of Us

Bass In The Duo Universe

Transcription: Flea Whatchu’ Playin’?

We sit down with Flea to pick his brain on eight bass moments from the Chili Pepper's new albums and break them down for you

Complete Transcription: Mike Gordon’s “Connected” from Flying Games

We break down Gordon's bass work on one of the standout tracks from his new album