Roger Newell
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Cool and classic basses
By Roger Newell last updated
Legendary basses profiled from Fender, Gibson, Warwick and more

Fender Modern Player Jaguar Bass
By Roger Newell last updated
This stripped-down version of Fender's Jaguar bass offers a radical change - but would it have been better off being called the Jazzuar?

The history of the Fender Bass VI
By Roger Newell last updated
6-string bass beloved of Jet Harris, The Beatles 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

Cool and classic basses: Framus Star Bass 5/150
By Roger Newell last updated
A German hollowbody loved by British rock 'n' rollers

EBS Reidmar
By Roger Newell last updated
EBS enters the small but powerful bass amplifier market and is determined to be noticed

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

Plutoneium PU-236 Chi-Wah-Wah Bass
By Roger Newell last updated
Pocket-sized bass funk machine

Hofner Contemporary Series Verythin Bass
By Paul Day, Roger Newell last updated
The Verythin bass makes a welcome return
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