Mike Brooks

Latest articles by Mike Brooks

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Why Queen's John Deacon is a bass hero

By Mike Brooks Published

We salute the career, gear and accomplishments of the low-end legend

Guitarists
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Dolan Custom Guitars Proteus Legacy

By Mike Brooks Published

A new name on the bass-building scene

Bass Guitars
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Hofner 500/1-63-RLC Relic and Höfner H500/1-HGL-0 Greenline

By Mike Brooks Published

Vintage meets new wave

Bass Guitars
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Atelier Z Guitar Works Jerry Barnes

By Mike Brooks Published

Here comes a Japanese super-Jazz

Bass Guitars
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Bobby Vega (Sly & The Family Stone/Santana): "I’m totally blessed"

By Mike Brooks Published

The Sly & The Family Stone and Santana bassist reflects

Guitarists
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Fender American Performer Precision Bass and Jazz Bass

By Mike Brooks Published

A pair of new Performers

Bass Guitars
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Why Queen's John Deacon is a true bass hero

By Mike Brooks Published

We track the career, gear and accomplishments of the low-end legend

Guitarists
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Maruszczyk Frog Omega 4

By Mike Brooks Published

No need to kiss a frog to find this prince

Bass Guitars
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Aerosmith’s Tom Hamilton: “I think that nowadays we’ve all become a little better at having respect for each other’s soft spots”

By Mike Brooks Published

The bassist for the multi-platinum rockers reviews his near-50-year career

Guitarists
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The Moody Blues’ John Lodge: “My first Precision bass cost £115 - you could buy a car for £300 or a house for £950 back then”

By Mike Brooks Published

A look back at a career at the low end

Guitarists
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Cody Wright: “My playing style was already there with the pick because of my guitar-playing style”

By Mike Brooks Published

We pick the brains of a unique bassist

Guitarists
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Electro Harmonix Bass Mono Synth

By Mike Brooks Published

Setting the standard

Bass Guitars
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Fender American Performer Mustang Bass

By Mike Brooks Published

What’s this - new pickups, a new passive circuit and through-body stringing?

Bass Guitars
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Trace Elliot Elf 2x8 and 1x10 Cabinets

By Mike Brooks Published

The cabinets to partner Trace Elliot’s Elf amp follow its tiny remit. Can they take the strain?

Bass Guitars
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Dingwall NG3/5

By Mike Brooks Published

Tonnes of tones to play with

Bass Guitars
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Yolanda Charles: “I was always told that you can’t teach feel, but I think you can”

By Mike Brooks Published

We talk inequality, experience and lost gear with the UK bassist

Guitarists
Yamaha Nathan East Signature BBNEII
Yamaha Nathan East Signature BBNEII

By Mike Brooks Published

This bass for music’s Mr Cool promises much... but does it deliver?

Bass Guitars
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Sadowsky Satin Series Deluxe 4-21

By Mike Brooks Published

If you like your Sadowsky bass to feel like silk, look no further

Bass Guitars
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Rickenbacker 4003

By Mike Brooks Published

Idiosyncratic but with many admirers, the stalwart Ricky maintains an ever-popular presence

Bass Guitars
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Willcox Lightwave Saber HexFX

By Mike Brooks Published

Contemporary looks and styling, modern technology and sounds to match?

Bass Guitars
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Billy Sheehan: “To play live is the greatest joy there is”

By Mike Brooks Published

The Mr Big and Sons Of Apollo man on prog, playing and his most taxing tunes

Guitarists
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Aria RSB-1500/M

By Mike Brooks Published

Can this four-stringer fulfil its Eastern promise?

Bass Guitars
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Sandberg California II TM5 Grand Dark

By Mike Brooks Published

A real tone monster

Bass Guitars
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Ibanez BTB1805-NTL Premium

By Mike Brooks Published

Recalling the ‘hippy sandwich’ days

Bass Guitars
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Eich T-100 and 1210S-8

By Mike Brooks Published

Eich Amplification continues to make waves

Guitar Amps
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