Roger Newell
Latest articles by Roger Newell

EBS Billy Sheehan Signature Drive
By Roger Newell last updated
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

Vintage V10004B
By Roger Newell last updated
Enhanced electronics give this high-spec'd but affordable bass a real performance boost

Fender American Vintage '63 P-Bass
By Roger Newell last updated
A welcome return to the 60s makes this Precision a truly classic bass.

Kinsman K100B
By Roger Newell last updated
Practice makes perfect with this convenient bass amp with onboard effects

LTD Surveyor-4 Bass
By Roger Newell last updated
Active electronics and a great pair of pickups make this a bass guitar that's fully loaded and hot to trot

Yamaha TRBX504
By Roger Newell last updated
High spec and delivery from this stylish and roadworthy bass

Providence DBS-1 Dual Bass Station
By Roger Newell last updated
Fantastic sound options when using one or two basses

Fender Cabronita P-Bass
By Roger Newell last updated
Low down action for the Cab that's simple to love...

The history of the electric bass part five: solid amplification
By Roger Newell, Bass Expo 2014 last updated
The final installment of our five-part mini series dedicated to exploring the history of the electric bass.

The history of the electric bass part four: how many strings?
By Roger Newell, Bass Expo 2014 last updated
The fourth installment of our five-part mini series dedicated to exploring the history of the electric bass.

The history of the electric bass part three: a UK perspective
By Roger Newell last updated
The third installment of our five-part mini series dedicated to exploring the history of the electric bass.

The history of the electric bass part two: beyond Fender
By Roger Newell, Bass Expo 2014 last updated
The second installment of our five-part mini series dedicated to exploring the history of the electric bass.

The history of the electric bass part one: the early days
By Roger Newell, Bass Expo 2014 last updated
The first installment in a five-part series dedicated to exploring the history of the electric bass.

Fender Road Worn '60s Jazz Bass
By Guitarist, Roger Newell last updated
Distressed to impress

Fender Road Worn '50s Precision Bass
By Guitarist, Roger Newell last updated
Battle-scars straight off the production line

Fret-King Blue Label Ventura Super 80 Bass
By Roger Newell last updated
The mix and match philosophy reaches a new level

Trace Elliot AH600-7 Head
By Roger Newell last updated
This Trace Elliot classic offers more bang for your buck

MXR M-181 Bass Blow Torch
By Roger Newell last updated
Intense bass overdrive with killer options

MXR M-228 Bass Octave Deluxe
By Roger Newell last updated
Superior octave sounds for double the fun

MXR M-80 Bass DI+
By Roger Newell last updated
A direct injection box with a touch of magic

MXR M-182 El Grande Bass Fuzz
By Roger Newell last updated
No-nonsense fuzz with added tonal ability

Yamaha RBX4 A2M bass
By Roger Newell last updated
This four-string wonder aims to reinvent the wheel, but still offer great tone

Hartke HyDrive 115C bass combo
By Roger Newell last updated
Stylish and practical, Hartke kicks back at the competition
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