Roger Newell
Latest articles by Roger Newell

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

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

Italia Rimini 4
By Roger Newell last updated
A semi-hollow retro bass with cool looks and a powerful sound

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

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

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.

Sandberg Panther Five-String Special
By Roger Newell last updated
Something sumptuous to get your teeth into from German maker Sandberg…

Warwick Pro Series Corvette Standard Ash 4
By Roger Newell last updated
Moving production to the Far East keeps the Corvette in its rightful place in the market

Ashdown Little Bastard LB 30H Head
By Roger Newell last updated
An all-valve, vintage-looking 30 watt bass amp head worthy of its name

Fender Bassman TV 15 Fifteen
By Roger Newell last updated
A true classic returns updated
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