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11 real-life Spinal Tap moments from bass playing royalty
Bass legends Victor Wooten, Thundercat, Duff McKagan and more share their own moments of outrage, downright stupidity and absolute genius
Daron Malakian on the time his prized Gibson was swiped from the stage – while System of a Down were headlining Ozzfest
It’s a lesson that your gear isn’t safe anywhere – even when it is onstage with you and you’re at the top of the bill
How Vianova crafted one of the best modern metal debuts in years by making brutal baritones disgustingly fun
Guitarist Felix Vogelsang reveals how he embraced a divisively finished baritone to cut down on the shred and change the way he approached the instrument
These two Beach Boys classics might have been misunderstood, but with Al Jardine’s guitar work, they stand the test of time
Surf’s Up and Holland confused some listeners when they were released in the early ’70s but they capture a band being a real functioning band. Jardine shares the stories – and the gear – behind them
How Hugh McDonald became Bon Jovi’s uncredited recording bassist
Hugh McDonald was at New York’s Power Station when he was asked to lay down a bass part for the band’s 1986 working-class anthem
Dave Mustaine first discovered the Flying V when he joined Metallica and wasn't a fan – this is what changed his mind
Mustaine is undoubtedly one of the Flying V’s main poster boys, with several signature models under his belt
How Radiohead’s debut changed the way they thought about recording guitars – and set them up for two landmark albums
The game-changing band has just announced its first tour in seven years, alongside the release of a live album
Robert Fripp on that one time Robin Trower gave him a highly coveted Strat – and why he never ended up using it
Fripp proves he’s Gibson (and Fernandes) through and through...
