Latest articles by Mike Brooks
Dingwall D-Bird
Sheldon Dingwall revisits the Gibson Thunderbird - and creates his own classic
Fender Roger Waters Signature Precision Bass
Can this bass send you to the Dark Side of the Moon?
Nathan East: “You become the foundation for the ‘house’, the complete opposite of being flash”
Mike Brooks catches up with the debonair bass giant Nathan East during his recent stint in London with Eric Clapton
Ellio Martina BS4
Always be wary of a bass with understated looks, it might just grab your heart!
Billy Sheehan: “Having whizzy chops turns people off - it’s musicians playing for musicians”
The mighty Billy Sheehan returns with a new Mr Big album. Mike Brooks asks the big questions...
Squier Vintage Modified Jaguar Bass Special SS
Short-scale basses are in fashion at the moment – but do they sacrifice tone for playability? We find out
Mark King: “You just need to remember to not be precious and to go with it”
Level 42 bassist Mark King has a new supergroup with a difference - and we couldn’t wait to hear all about it. Mike Brooks gets the inside info from the man himself
Amy Winehouse bassist Dale Davis: “Amy was an amazing talent, and very easy to work with”
Dale Davis isn’t the first sideman to suffer the loss of an artist, an employer and friend, but when that friend happens to be Amy Winehouse, the ramifications were profound and longlasting.
Anaconda Tribute J5E Elite
Custom five-string basses are always attention-grabbing - and this slithery example is no different
Rikkers Local Wood Treeline Singlecut 5
Branching out with this unbe-leaf-able bass from the Netherlands
