Latest articles by Roger Newell
"When he died, I cried and I actually jumped into the ocean": Carlos Santana and more on bass legend Jaco Pastorius
We salute a true bass guitar virtuoso
"He became just my hero, really": Paul McCartney's bass idol, 'incomparable' Motown session giant James Jamerson
We celebrate one of the greatest of them all
"I wasn't likely to upstage Brian or Freddie": Queen's John Deacon - a tribute to an elusive bass giant
Brian May: "He won't talk to me, so why the f**k would he talk to you?"
"It was like something from space" – Hank Marvin talks in-depth about the Strat
Classic interview with the Shadows' guitar hero
EBS Valve Drive DI
As its name suggests, this EBS unit offers a valve-driven preamp along with an XLR balanced output, plus padding and ground lift switches as required by any good DI box
DigiTech Bass Whammy
DigiTech's original Bass Whammy pedal, introduced back in the early 90s, had many fans and - like many effects - seemed to become more desirable after it was discontinued
Providence DBS-1 Dual Bass Station
Fantastic sound options when using one or two basses
Fender American Vintage '63 P-Bass
A welcome return to the 60s makes this Precision a truly classic bass.
EBS Billy Sheehan Signature Drive
It's often suggested that the best way to get an effected bass sound is by mixing in a clean signal - Billy Sheehan has been doing this for years
Fender Pawn Shop Mustang Bass
Fender's much-loved short-scale Mustang bass design retains plenty of its original DNA in the new Pawn Shop version
Fender Nate Mendel Precision Bass
The perfect example of a signature model providing that little something extra
Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Bass Big Muff Pi
An upgraded and more tonally versatile Muff, especially for bassists
Rickenbacker 4004CII Cheyenne Bass
Hail, hail, hail! A contemporary bass that keeps the classic Ricky growl intact
Fender American Standard Jazz Bass
Fender's never-ending quest to reinvent the wheel is a constant source of amazement. Can it really improve on a classic?
EBS Classic Session 30 bass combo
Although best known for its high-performance amplification, EBS now offers a new affordable option as an entry-level combo
Interview: Geddy Lee's 5 favourite bassists of all time
In no particular order, the Rush legend picks 5 of the best
Ampeg Portaflex PF-500
Can the bass giant's signature sound come out of a head this small? We find out...
