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Charvel Pro Mod San Dimas PJ V

Charvel Pro-Mod San Dimas PJ V review

By MusicRadar published 1 February 23

  • £899
  • €949
  • $1099

A hot-rodded five-string that pushes the envelope with performance while maintaining a classy style

Electric Bass Guitars
Ernie Ball Music Man DarkRay 5

Ernie Ball Music Man DarkRay 5 review

By MusicRadar published 23 December 22

  • £2999+
  • $2799+

The StingRay with extra sting courtesy of a Darkglass preamp and onboard distortion gets a five-string release for the ultimate in low-end thunder

Electric Bass Guitars
Squier 40th Anniversary Gold Edition

Squier 40th Anniversary Gold Edition Vintage Precision and Jazz Bass review

By MusicRadar last updated 3 November 22

  • £429
  • €469
  • $599

A new gold standard for affordable bass guitars, or celebratory special edition to celebrate celebrate four decades of the Fender-owned brand? Why not both?

Electric Bass Guitars
Gibson Gene Simmons G2 Thunderbird Bass

Gibson Gene Simmons G2 Thunderbird review

By MusicRadar last updated 1 November 22

  • £2499
  • €2790
  • $2799

Is there a harder-rocking bass guitar on the market than the God of Thunder's signature collaboration with Gibson?

Electric Bass Guitars
Spector NS Pulse II 5

Spector NS Pulse II 5 review

By MusicRadar published 1 July 22

  • £1190
  • €1379
  • $1399

Meet the latest humdinger from Spector to offer pro-quality low-end for all

Electric Bass Guitars
Ernie Ball Music Man DarkRay

Ernie Ball Music Man DarkRay review

By MusicRadar published 18 April 22

  • £2999
  • €3390
  • $2699

Ernie Ball Music Man and Darkglass Electronics put their heads together on a turbo-charged four-string bass with onboard distortion and fuzz for an almighty sting in its tail

Electric Bass Guitars
Fender Player Plus Jazz Bass

Fender Player Plus Jazz Bass review

By MusicRadar published 18 April 22

  • £949
  • €1055
  • $1099

Modernised with Noiseless pickups and an updated spec, the Player Plus Jazz Bass offers a pro-quality instrument at a price to make amateurs take notice

Electric Bass Guitars
Michael Kelly Pinnacle 5

Michael Kelly Pinnacle 5 review

By MusicRadar last updated 7 March 22

  • $799

It is the boutique-looking five-string with the mid-range price tag

Electric Bass Guitars
Harley Benton JB-75 and RB-414

Harley Benton JB-75 and RB-414BK review

By MusicRadar published 19 February 22

  • £139+
  • €168+
  • $188+

Not everyone can afford a vintage bass, but Harley Benton's interpretation of classic electric bass guitar design is open to all budgets and offers the beginner bassist options

Electric Bass Guitars
Guild Starfire I Bass

Guild Starfire I Bass review

By MusicRadar last updated 7 February 22

  • £499
  • €599
  • $649

The retro appeal is off the (short) scale with this handsome semi-hollowbody four-string

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