Roger Newell
Latest articles by Roger Newell
Yamaha TRB 1004J
By Roger Newell last updated
Top-end features with a Far Eastern build makes for a serious sub-£1000 bass contender
5 legendary Warwick players and their signature basses
By Roger Newell last updated
The German bass giant's biggest stars profiled
The story of Fender's Precision and Jazz basses
By Roger Newell last updated
We salute the enduring allure of two iconic four-strings
Rock star basses: Roger Waters' Fender Precision
By Roger Newell last updated
Pink Floyd legend's Dark Side Of The Moon bass
Bass manufacturer profile: Warwick
By Roger Newell last updated
The history of the innovative German bass manufacturer
Fender '70s Precision Bass
By Roger Newell last updated
Surely we don't need another P-Bass from Fender? Well, surprisingly it seems that we do!
Godin Shifter 4
By Roger Newell last updated
Ideas from the past, but a sound all of its own
Fishman Fission Bass Powerchord FX
By Roger Newell last updated
Mini bass orchestra at the touch of a button (or two)
Fender Modern Player Jazz Bass
By Roger Newell last updated
A classic-style J-Bass with a bit of added power
Fender Modern Player Telecaster Bass
By Roger Newell last updated
A great, retro-styled Fender bass at a good price point
Cool and classic basses
By Roger Newell last updated
Legendary basses profiled from Fender, Gibson, Warwick and more
Italia Rimini 4
By Roger Newell last updated
A semi-hollow retro bass with cool looks and a powerful sound
Manson John Paul Jones Signature E-Bass
By Roger Newell last updated
Matt Bellamy isn't the only star to endorse this luthier
Vigier Excess Original Five-String
By Roger Newell last updated
With style, grace and power to spare, isn't it about time you added Vigier to your must-try list?
Warwick Thumb BO Four-String Bass
By Roger Newell last updated
An unsung bass classic finally gets some acknowledgement
Red Witch Zeus Bass Fuzz Suboctave
By Roger Newell last updated
Bass players have long been envious of the Fuzz God II guitar pedal, so now Red Witch has adapted this unit for bass use.
Fret-King Blue Label Esprit 4 Bass
By Roger Newell last updated
A serious yet cost-conscious bass model nails the vintage-modern theme with style…
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