Ernie Ball’s Music Man Stingray is one of the bass world’s most iconic instruments - can these Sterling Rays be considered serious alternatives?

’Do we want to review this oceanic J, they said? Frankly they had us at ‘Seafoam Green’

Tonnes of tones to play with

This bass for music’s Mr Cool promises much... but does it deliver?

If you like your Sadowsky bass to feel like silk, look no further

Idiosyncratic but with many admirers, the stalwart Ricky maintains an ever-popular presence

When I’m 64... will I still be playing vintage bass sounds?

Contemporary looks and styling, modern technology and sounds to match?

Can this four-stringer fulfil its Eastern promise?