Oteil Burbridge

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Left– Cory Wong performs at North Sea Jazz on July 12, 2025 in Rotterdam, Netherlands; Right–Guitarist Joe Satriani performs on the Palomino Stage during day 3 of the Stagecoach Music Festival on April 27, 2025 in Indio, California
Why Cory Wong is no longer afraid to trade leads with his heroes

By Janelle Borg Published

Wong and bassist to the stars Oteil Burbridge discuss the importance of developing – and being confident in – your own playing style

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Musicians Oteil Burbridge (L) and John Mayer of Dead & Company perform on stage at Sleep Train Amphitheatre on July 27, 2016 in Chula Vista, California.
How Oteil Burbridge set about replacing Phil Lesh to become Dead & Company’s new singing bass hero

By Chris Jisi Published

Burbridge played with The Allman Brothers and Tedeschi Trucks Band before joining Dead & Company alongside guitarist John Mayer

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Dickey Betts live onstage with the Allman Brothers Band in 1975
Dickey Betts' legacy to be celebrated in star-studded tribute concert

By Janelle Borg Published

In Memory of Dickey Betts will take place on February 28 at the Allman Brothers Band's stronghold of Macon, Georgia

Concert, Gigs & Tours
Berry Oakley onstage with the Allman Brothers Band.
Berry Oakley set the template for the Allman Brothers Band with a modified ’72 Jazz, known as ‘The Tractor’

By Nick Wells Published

Oakley added a Hagstrom Bi-Sonic pickup to his 1972 Jazz Bass, giving him a total of three pickups and five control knobs

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Rock group The Allman Brothers (L-R) Duane Allman, Dickey Betts, Gregg Allman, Jai Johanny Johanson, Berry Oakley and Butch Trucks sit on some rairoad tracks on May 5, 1969 outside of Macon, Georgia.
Berry Oakley was behind some of the Allman Brothers Band’s most groove-savvy movements

By Stevie Glasgow Published

Berry Oakley employed a heavily modified ’62 Jazz Bass to help bind together this Southern rock classic by the Allman Brothers

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Oteil Burbridge
“Playing with Victor Wooten? It’s always as much fun as a challenge. But I quickly learned that you should go first when it comes to soloing!” From the Allman Brothers Band to Dave Grohl, Oteil Burbridge has played with them all

By Andrew Daly Published

The Dead & Company and Tedeschi Trucks man might wield a six-string bass, but he prefers feelings and intentions to technical wizardry

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4 string bass or 5 string?
Which is better: 4- or 5-string bass?

By Nick Wells Published

“Unless you’re Les Claypool, more than four is unnecessary!” Duff McKagan, Adam Blackstone and Glenn Hughes weigh in on the age-old debate

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Stream Saturday’s Live Interview with Oteil Burbridge Right Here

By Guitar World Staff Published

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Roots Rock Revival Music Camp Is Ready to Kick Out the Jams Near Woodstock

By Alan Paul Published

On August 14, some 100 music lovers and jam fiends from all over the world will descend on the Full Moon Resort near Woodstock, New York, for the fifth annual Roots Rock Revival music camp.

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Gear Rundown: Warren Haynes and Derek Trucks of the Allman Brothers Band

By Alan Paul Published

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