Latest articles by Roger Newell
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…
EBS Classic Session 60 bass combo
Practising your bass just got a whole lot more enjoyable
Fender Deluxe Series Jazz Bass 24
Fender gives us a worthy update of the Jazz, using high-quality components and powerful active electronics.
Gibson SG Reissue bass
The SG 'Reissue' is actually a brand new model, but to all intents and purposes it is the latest modification of the EB-3, albeit a stripped down version.
Mesa/Boogie Big Block 750 Head
It's brimming with Mesa/Boogie features and looks, and it sounds the business.
Fender Bassman 250/115 Bass Combo
Built for portability yet man enough to take the strains of gigging, this Bassman combo is squarely aimed at today's working bass player.
Line 6 Lowdown Studio 110
Having something this portable packed with so many quality sound abilities makes home rehearsal a joy.
Fret-King Blue Label Esprit 4 Bass
A serious yet cost-conscious bass model nails the vintage-modern theme with style…
Duesenberg D-Bass
Duesenberg unleashes its latest, and very hip,bass. We put it through its paces...
Sandberg Panther Five-String Special
Something sumptuous to get your teeth into from German maker Sandberg…
Fender Mark Hoppus Signature
Named after the Blink-182 star, this bass refuses to behave or conform
