It’s hard to believe it’s been 20 years since Nirvana released their first album, Bleach. Despite the world-shattering impact of its successor Nevermind a couple of years later, Kurt always preferred the raw tones on Bleach. Our cover feature takes a look back at the recording of Bleach and assesses how Kurt’s playing and songwriting still lives on to this day.. And if you want to sound like the man, just follow our easy guide and you too will be a grunge rock king. 

Private Collection
Jimmy Gaynor is a renowned blues guitarist that has many a tale to tell regarding great old gear that he’s let slip through his fingers. Luckily, he’s managed to keep on to a droolsome collection of ’50s Les Pauls, ’60s Strats and Teles. Guitar & Bass gets the stories behind all of them, and Jimmy’s love for old gear.

Marshall Lead & Bass 50 Paul Weller

Endorsed by the Modfather himself, and with cool-as-flip looks to match, Dave Petersen discovers that this special reissue of an all-to often neglected Marshall classic gives you crunch, clarity, and a whole lot more besides…