Aguilar Amplification unveils the DB 599 Bass Compressor pedal
The mini-pedal has a simple setup but offers full control of your low end dynamics
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Best bass amps 2021: 13 top choice amplification options for bassists
Dive into our best bass amp guide to discover which options deliver the power and features to suit your low-end needs at every budget
GOAT hunt: Who is the greatest pre-1980 bassist? Vote now!
We're continuing our search for the best-of-the-best with the low-end legends who came before 1980
Best guitar cables 2021: 10 guitar leads and patch cables to suit all budgets
How to pick the best guitar cable for you and why choosing the right cable matters, with options from Mogami, Ernie Ball, Fender and more.
The 8 best pedalboard power supplies 2021: our choice of top power supplies for your effects
Unsure how best to power your guitar effects? Here are some of the best pedalboard power supplies from Truetone, Voodoo Lab, MXR and more
The 12 best guitar tuners 2021: top tuning pedals, clip-on tuners, and guitar tuning apps for all your playing needs
Keep that acoustic, electric, bass guitar or ukulele in tune with the best strobe, polyphonic and chromatic tuners
The 12 best pedalboards 2021: top choice pedalboards for guitarists
Organise your guitar effects pedal collection with one of the best pedalboards available
The long-awaited Kemper Power Kabinet is released
Featuring 19 classic guitar speaker imprints
Mick Jagger and Dave Grohl team-up to record Easy Sleazy
Grohl plays guitar, bass and drums on Jagger's end-of-lockdown anthem
Latest tuition
The ultimate guitar tabs guide: how to read tab and symbols explained
Learn to play acoustic and electric with our guide to this easy-to-read notation
How to play walking basslines
Take your blues bass playing for a wander with this tab and audio-ready lesson
Guitar setup: how to fix a broken jack socket
A step-by-step guide to repairing your electric's output
10 things you need to know before you record your band
10 essential tips for tracking guitar, bass, drums and vocals live
Guitar setup: how to fix a broken strap pin
Go beyond matchsticks and get the job done properly
How to play fast-paced rock and metal fingerstyle bass
Learn the techniques behind iconic bassists
Latest reviews
Ampeg BA-108 v2 Combo review
- £112
- €111
- $99
The most famous name in bass amplification's compact and affordable practice amp returns new and improved
Yamaha BBPH Peter Hook review
- £1129
- $2000
Hooky's limited edition BB series is a modern classic of bass guitar design
Anaconda HE-4 Hydra Elite review
- £3055
- $3320
And now for something completely different: a feature-stacked bizarro-futurist offset with a Kahler whammy bar
Lairat Stega Deluxe review
- £2941+
- €3350+
Paul Lairat's built-to-order bass offers cutting-edge design and powerful tones
Ashdown Ant & Tone Pocket review
- £139+
- $219
A super compact and portable pedalboard bass amp and a table-top audio interface to make your life easier
Epiphone Jack Casady review
- £749
- €698
- $799
A semi-hollow electric bass with an easy charm and tone redolent of a more innocent age
Bergantino Forté D amp, NXT112 and 210 cabinets review
- $999
A Class D bass amp head with a lot of muscle goes through its paces with matching 1x12 and 2x10 cabinets
