Latest articles by Roger Newell
Vintage V10004B
Enhanced electronics give this high-spec'd but affordable bass a real performance boost
LTD Surveyor-4 Bass
Active electronics and a great pair of pickups make this a bass guitar that's fully loaded and hot to trot
The history of the electric bass part five: solid amplification
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?
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
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
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
The first installment in a five-part series dedicated to exploring the history of the electric bass.
Fret-King Blue Label Ventura Super 80 Bass
The mix and match philosophy reaches a new level
Larivée B-03RE Acoustic/Electric
Revered acoustic guitar specialist unveils quality bass
Bass Centre 'Wyman' Bass
Can this re-booted signature version of Wyman's heavily customised Dallas Tuxedo bass roll with the punches?
EBS Classic Session 60 bass combo
Practising your bass just got a whole lot more enjoyable
Mesa/Boogie Big Block 750 Head
It's brimming with Mesa/Boogie features and looks, and it sounds the business.
Fender Bassman 250/115 Bass Combo
Built for portability yet man enough to take the strains of gigging, this Bassman combo is squarely aimed at today's working bass player.
Fret-King Blue Label Esprit 4 Bass
A serious yet cost-conscious bass model nails the vintage-modern theme with style…
Sandberg Panther Five-String Special
Something sumptuous to get your teeth into from German maker Sandberg…
