Roger Newell
Latest articles by Roger Newell
The story of Fender's Precision and Jazz basses
By Roger Newell last updated
We salute the enduring allure of two iconic four-strings
Rock star basses: Roger Waters' Fender Precision
By Roger Newell last updated
Pink Floyd legend's Dark Side Of The Moon bass
Bass manufacturer profile: Warwick
By Roger Newell last updated
The history of the innovative German bass manufacturer
Vigier Excess Original Five-String
By Roger Newell last updated
With style, grace and power to spare, isn't it about time you added Vigier to your must-try list?
Warwick Thumb BO Four-String Bass
By Roger Newell last updated
An unsung bass classic finally gets some acknowledgement
Italia Rimini 4
By Roger Newell last updated
A semi-hollow retro bass with cool looks and a powerful sound
Fishman Fission Bass Powerchord FX
By Roger Newell last updated
Mini bass orchestra at the touch of a button (or two)
Fender Modern Player Jazz Bass
By Roger Newell last updated
A classic-style J-Bass with a bit of added power
Fender Modern Player Telecaster Bass
By Roger Newell last updated
A great, retro-styled Fender bass at a good price point
Cool and classic basses
By Roger Newell last updated
Legendary basses profiled from Fender, Gibson, Warwick and more
Fender '70s Precision Bass
By Roger Newell last updated
Surely we don't need another P-Bass from Fender? Well, surprisingly it seems that we do!
Godin Shifter 4
By Roger Newell last updated
Ideas from the past, but a sound all of its own
EBS Billy Sheehan Signature Drive
By Roger Newell last updated
It's often suggested that the best way to get an effected bass sound is by mixing in a clean signal - Billy Sheehan has been doing this for years
Vintage V10004B
By Roger Newell last updated
Enhanced electronics give this high-spec'd but affordable bass a real performance boost
Fender American Vintage '63 P-Bass
By Roger Newell last updated
A welcome return to the 60s makes this Precision a truly classic bass.
Kinsman K100B
By Roger Newell last updated
Practice makes perfect with this convenient bass amp with onboard effects
LTD Surveyor-4 Bass
By Roger Newell last updated
Active electronics and a great pair of pickups make this a bass guitar that's fully loaded and hot to trot
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