Steve Cook
Steve Cook started as a touring bass player when printed maps were the only way to get there. His extensive studio and touring credits run the gamut from rock to jazz to country. Also a busy producer and WWII aviation junkie, he welcomes you to reach out via Twitter @shinybass.
ARTICLES
Blast from the Badass Past
January 4, 2021
With funky-cool looks, a comfy short scale, and built-in fuzz, this 4-string is a whole lotta cool. The PG Serek Grand bass review.
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How Do You Make a Cheetah Purr?
November 19, 2020
With a decidedly unique design, this cool and quirky short-scale bass appears to have the answer. The PG Nordstrand Acinonyx review.
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Skin-Melting Bass Grind via Mini-Format Monster
September 27, 2020
The PG DSM Noisemaker Sub Atomic review.
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If This Stomp Doesn’t Get Your Booty Shaking, You're Probably Dead
September 17, 2020
The PG Seamoon FX Funk Machine review.
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Ibanez EHB 1505: The Premier Guitar Review
August 27, 2020
What’s loaded with tones, has an ergonomic body with cool lines, and a burl top … but no head?
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Hartke LX8500: The Premier Guitar Review
April 7, 2020
With a highly maneuverable class-A tube preamp, 800 watts, a built-in handle, and a featherweight 8 1/2 pounds, this amp was born to rumble and travel.
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G&L Fallout: The Premier Guitar Review
March 6, 2020
Racing stripes match a wicked-fast neck, while short-scale goodness and an MFD humbucker gas the machine.
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This Bass Head Redefines What It Means to "Get in the Pocket"
February 20, 2020
This innovative head-and-cab pairing musters impressive thunder for its size. The PG Quilter Bass Block 802 and BassDock 12 review.
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Gibson Les Paul Junior Tribute Doublecut Bass Review
October 8, 2019
A salute to the EB-0 checks in with a low street price and high-flying sounds.
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MXR Dyna Comp Bass Review
September 27, 2019
The bass version of a classic compressor takes a couple inches from the waist, but provides more in the tweak department.
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Fender Downtown Express Review
September 22, 2019
Three of the most useful tone tools for bassists in a tidy, variable-XLR-equipped box.
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Jackson Spectra JS3V Review
September 12, 2019
An active 5-string with a price in contrast with its sophisticated, stealthy looks.
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One Control Blue 360 Review
June 13, 2019
The ghost of a storied bass rig finds a home in a compact pedal.
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Fender American Performer Precision Review
May 17, 2019
The venerable P’s latest incarnation brings some modern tweaks, but retains the versatility this classic is known for.
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GR Bass ONE800 and GR 212 Review
April 14, 2019
A bass rig from Italia that cooks up a tonal dish of tasty low-end flavors with plenty of power.
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Schecter SLS Elite-4 Review
March 15, 2019
A lightning-fast neck and a solid electronics package grace this 4-string with a boutique vibe.
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Trickfish Trilobite Review
February 8, 2019
The name may suggest something aquatic, but there’s nothing watered down about this DI.
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ESP LTD GB-4 Review
January 8, 2019
An offset-design 4-string that charms with both attitude and tone-sculpting power.
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Orange Terror Bass and OBC112 Review
October 8, 2018
This one-two combination for bassists doles out the thunder, but takes almost no room in the band van.
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Way Huge Pork & Pickle Review
September 16, 2018
Two distinct dirt circuits come together in one pedal for bassists who appreciate freedom of choice for their grit.
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