Latest articles by Roger Newell
We salute a true bass guitar virtuoso
We celebrate one of the greatest of them all
Brian May: "He won't talk to me, so why the f**k would he talk to you?"
Classic interview with the Shadows' guitar hero
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'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
Fantastic sound options when using one or two basses
A welcome return to the 60s makes this Precision a truly classic bass.
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's much-loved short-scale Mustang bass design retains plenty of its original DNA in the new Pawn Shop version
The perfect example of a signature model providing that little something extra
An upgraded and more tonally versatile Muff, especially for bassists
Hail, hail, hail! A contemporary bass that keeps the classic Ricky growl intact
Fender's never-ending quest to reinvent the wheel is a constant source of amazement. Can it really improve on a classic?
Although best known for its high-performance amplification, EBS now offers a new affordable option as an entry-level combo
In no particular order, the Rush legend picks 5 of the best
Can the bass giant's signature sound come out of a head this small? We find out...
