Matt Kourie Social Links Navigation Latest articles by Matt Kourie Top 10 Traits of an Awesome Band Member By Matt Kourie published 5 May 16 Bands Get The Pick NewsletterAll the latest guitar news, interviews, lessons, reviews, deals and more, direct to your inbox!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors MORE FROM GUITARWORLD...1How Andy Summers formed one of the 1980s’ most unlikely guitar partnerships with Robert Fripp – despite not being especially keen on some of his work2Made men: the bassists of James Brown3“Flawlessly executed”: Heritage Guitars Custom Shop Core Collection H-137 review4“Wins out on battery life, aesthetics and its Cable Tone feature”: Blackstar Airwire i58 review5Sterling by Music Man completes its trilogy of Joe Dart signature models with a trio of made-to-order basses that cost less than $500