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Bassist Tom Petersson of Cheap Trick performs at Nikon at Jones Beach Theater on July 28, 2016 in Wantagh, New York.

Cheap Trick’s Tom Petersson shares his 12 tips that every bass player should know

By Nick Wells published

Cheap Trick’s 12-string bass legend on the joys of multiple amps, and why bass players should never use effects

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Inductees Tom Petersson and Robin Zander of Cheap Trick perform onstage at the 31st Annual Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony at Barclays Center of Brooklyn on April 8, 2016 in New York City.

Cheap Trick’s Tom Petersson on how he pioneered the 12-string bass and influenced a generation of players

By Nick Wells published

Having invented the massive 12-string bass sound back in 1978, Cheap Trick’s Tom Petersson earned his place as one of the most innovative bassists in rock ’n’ roll

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Tom Petersson member of the band Cheap Trick performs live on stage at Allianz Parque on December 13, 2017 in Sao Paulo, Brazil

Cheap Trick's Tom Petersson: "I love string noise within the tone, and I love using both guitar amps and bass amps"

By Jon D’Auria published

The long-serving bassist and 12-string aficionado on his unending quest for tone

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