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Interviews with Gibson bass users


Julian Cope and his double-neck firebird thunderburd he calls the BeastJulian Cope gives us the low down on his double-neck thunderbird he calls 'the beast'

Glen Cornick of Jethro Tull jamming is Gibson EB3Interview with multi-Gibson playing ex-Jethro Tull and Wild Turkey bassist Glenn Cornick. From his 59 EB0 to his customised Thunderbirds.
February 2005

Andy Fraser of FreeAndy Fraser, bassist for the rock band Free talks about his Gibson basses, his current music, and life in general

Andy Hess of Govt MulesAndy Hess, bassist for Gov't Mule is mainly a Fender player, but explains why he likes to use an EB0 on occasion...

Martin Turner of Wishbone AshMartin Turner, Wishbone Ash, singer, songwriter, and bassist talks about his music, Thunderbirds, and new band, Martin Turners Wishbone Ash
9/3/07

Suzi Quatro lets rip with her Gibson Ripper The uncontested queen of Gibson bass, Suzi Quatro gives us a glimpse of her bass world, and her own feelings on the Gibson Grabber.
June 2006

Mike Watt and his Gibson EB3 Punk rock legend Mike Watt talks to GibsonBass.com about the Minutemen, Iggy and the Stooges, and his many Gibson basses, with their many modifications.
March 2007

Alan Woody of Govt Mule Warren Haynes - guitarist of the Allman Brothers and Gov't Mule talks about his friend and bandmate Allen Woody: his playing style, his signature Rumblekat Epiphone bass, and his 450 strong bass and guitar collection


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