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

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

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

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

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

Round-up: 4 retro bass guitars
By Roger Newell published
Semi-hollow thinline basses reviewed, compared

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

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

Fender Steve Harris Precision bass
By Simon Bradley, Roger Newell published
The Iron Maiden star's new signature model

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

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

Ibanez JTKB200 Jet King bass
By Roger Newell published
Can Ibanez reinvent the past and create a modern classic?

Squier Classic Vibe '50s Precision Bass
By Roger Newell published
Combining the best of the old with new ideas

Duesenberg D-Bass
By Roger Newell published
Duesenberg unleashes its latest, and very hip,bass. We put it through its paces...

Music Man 20th Anniversary StingRay 5-String
By Roger Newell published
It seems hard to believe that the magnificent Stingray 5-string bass has only been with us for 20 years.

Fender Deluxe Series Jazz Bass 24
By Roger Newell published
Fender gives us a worthy update of the Jazz, using high-quality components and powerful active electronics.

Gibson SG Reissue bass
By Roger Newell published
The SG 'Reissue' is actually a brand new model, but to all intents and purposes it is the latest modification of the EB-3, albeit a stripped down version.

Line 6 Lowdown Studio 110
By Roger Newell published
Having something this portable packed with so many quality sound abilities makes home rehearsal a joy.

Godin A4 SA semi-acoustic bass
By Roger Newell published
Combining the appearance of an acoustic with the feel of a solid-body, topped off with a powerful EQ and MIDI connectivity; this is one of the most versatile basses we've ever seen...

Epiphone Ltd Edition Thunderbird IV Bass
By Roger Newell published
Epiphone plunders Gibson past and releases an old favourite with a bright new look…

Classic 25 Electric Bass Guitar
By Roger Newell last updated
A small-scaled bass that features classic looks and quality

Red Witch Factotum Bass Suboctave Drive
By Roger Newell last updated
Much loved by guitarists, Red Witch has at last released an effects pedal aimed at bass players

Fret-King Black Label Esprit I Bass
By Roger Newell last updated
A winning combination of neo-classical looks and a brand-new sound...
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