Dead Goon – THAT Crazy Mr Bungle Bass Riff!! (tabs and tutorial)
This week we’re going to take a look at a tricky little bass riff from the song Dead Goon by Mr Bungle played by Trevor Dunn.
Dead Goon

This week we’re going to take a look at a tricky little bass riff from the song Dead Goon by Mr Bungle played by Trevor Dunn.

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