Roger Newell
Latest articles by Roger Newell

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…

Larivée B-03RE Acoustic/Electric
By Roger Newell last updated
Revered acoustic guitar specialist unveils quality bass

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.

Vintage Advance Series AV4
By Roger Newell last updated
Professional standard but still affordable… is it possible?

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

Vintage V1004DX
By Roger Newell last updated
A deluxe addition to the Vintage Active Series and it's a real peach.

Mesa/Boogie Big Block 750 Head
By Roger Newell last updated
It's brimming with Mesa/Boogie features and looks, and it sounds the business.

Fender Bassman 250/115 Bass Combo
By Roger Newell last updated
Built for portability yet man enough to take the strains of gigging, this Bassman combo is squarely aimed at today's working bass player.

Lodestone Primal Instinct
By Roger Newell last updated
A modern take on an old favourite

Mesa/Boogie M6 Carbine bass combo
By Roger Newell last updated
The coolest bass combo on two wheels?

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
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