Best bass amps 2023: 13 top choice amplification options for bassists By Chris Corfield last updated 19 October 22 Dive into our best bass amp guide to discover the options that deliver the power and features to suit your low-end needs, whatever your budget
Why Queen's John Deacon is a bass hero By Mike Brooks published 21 February 22 We salute the career, gear and accomplishments of the low-end legend
Dolan Custom Guitars Proteus Legacy review By Mike Brooks published 25 October 19 A new name on the bass-building scene
Hofner 500/1-63-RLC Relic and Höfner H500/1-HGL-0 Greenline review By Mike Brooks published 2 October 19 £2299 Vintage meets new wave
Atelier Z Guitar Works Jerry Barnes review By Mike Brooks published 1 October 19 £2499 Here comes a Japanese super-Jazz
Bobby Vega (Sly & The Family Stone/Santana): "I’m totally blessed" By Mike Brooks published 6 September 19 The Sly & The Family Stone and Santana bassist reflects
Fender American Performer Precision Bass and Jazz Bass review By Mike Brooks last updated 13 May 20 £1149 A pair of new Performers
Why Queen's John Deacon is a true bass hero By Mike Brooks published 19 August 19 We track the career, gear and accomplishments of the low-end legend
Maruszczyk Frog Omega 4 review By Mike Brooks published 12 August 19 £1950 No need to kiss a frog to find this prince
Aerosmith’s Tom Hamilton: “I think that nowadays we’ve all become a little better at having respect for each other’s soft spots” By Mike Brooks published 5 August 19 The bassist for the multi-platinum rockers reviews his near-50-year career
The Moody Blues’ John Lodge: “My first Precision bass cost £115 - you could buy a car for £300 or a house for £950 back then” By Mike Brooks published 29 July 19 A look back at a career at the low end
Cody Wright: “My playing style was already there with the pick because of my guitar-playing style” By Mike Brooks published 15 July 19 We pick the brains of a unique bassist
Electro Harmonix Bass Mono Synth review By Mike Brooks published 15 July 19 £115 €125 $165 Setting the standard
Fender American Performer Mustang Bass review By Mike Brooks published 28 June 19 £1049 €1090 $1099 What’s this - new pickups, a new passive circuit and through-body stringing?
Trace Elliot Elf 2x8 and 1x10 Cabinets review By Mike Brooks published 3 June 19 £365 $299 The cabinets to partner Trace Elliot’s Elf amp follow its tiny remit. Can they take the strain?
Yolanda Charles: “I was always told that you can’t teach feel, but I think you can” By Mike Brooks published 31 May 19 We talk inequality, experience and lost gear with the UK bassist
Yamaha Nathan East Signature BBNEII review By Mike Brooks published 8 May 19 £2999 €2499 This bass for music’s Mr Cool promises much... but does it deliver?
Sadowsky Satin Series Deluxe 4-21 review By Mike Brooks published 7 May 19 £3499 If you like your Sadowsky bass to feel like silk, look no further
Rickenbacker 4003 review By Mike Brooks published 6 May 19 £2349 €2150 Idiosyncratic but with many admirers, the stalwart Ricky maintains an ever-popular presence
Willcox Lightwave Saber HexFX review By Mike Brooks published 5 April 19 £1350 Contemporary looks and styling, modern technology and sounds to match?
Billy Sheehan: “To play live is the greatest joy there is” By Mike Brooks published 5 April 19 The Mr Big and Sons Of Apollo man on prog, playing and his most taxing tunes
Aria RSB-1500/M review By Mike Brooks published 4 April 19 £1295 Can this four-stringer fulfil its Eastern promise?
Sandberg California II TM5 Grand Dark review By Mike Brooks published 7 February 19 £1,953 €1,885 A real tone monster
Ibanez BTB1805-NTL Premium review By Mike Brooks published 4 February 19 £1,299 $1,299 Recalling the ‘hippy sandwich’ days