Latest articles by Roger Newell
Providence DBS-1 Dual Bass Station
Fantastic sound options when using one or two basses
The history of the electric bass part five: solid amplification
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?
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
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
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
The first installment in a five-part series dedicated to exploring the history of the electric bass.
EBS Classic Session 60 bass combo
Practising your bass just got a whole lot more enjoyable
Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Bass Big Muff Pi
An upgraded and more tonally versatile Muff, especially for bassists
Rickenbacker 4004CII Cheyenne Bass
Hail, hail, hail! A contemporary bass that keeps the classic Ricky growl intact
Fender American Standard Jazz Bass
Fender's never-ending quest to reinvent the wheel is a constant source of amazement. Can it really improve on a classic?
Ampeg Portaflex PF-500
Can the bass giant's signature sound come out of a head this small? We find out...
Bass Centre 'Wyman' Bass
Can this re-booted signature version of Wyman's heavily customised Dallas Tuxedo bass roll with the punches?
Danelectro Dead On '58 Longhorn Bass
Pure visual nostalgia perhaps, but with a sound that's more than just retro
Godin A4 SA semi-acoustic bass
Combining the appearance of an acoustic with the feel of a solid-body, topped off with a powerful EQ and MIDI connectivity; this is one of the most versatile basses we've ever seen...
Epiphone Ltd Edition Thunderbird IV Bass
Epiphone plunders Gibson past and releases an old favourite with a bright new look…
Fender Mark Hoppus Signature
Named after the Blink-182 star, this bass refuses to behave or conform
