Roger Newell

The Iron Maiden star's new signature model

Revered acoustic guitar specialist unveils quality 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 plunders Gibson past and releases an old favourite with a bright new look…

Professional standard but still affordable… is it possible?

The mix and match philosophy reaches a new level

This Trace Elliot classic offers more bang for your buck

Distressed to impress

Battle-scars straight off the production line

Intense bass overdrive with killer options

Superior octave sounds for double the fun

A direct injection box with a touch of magic

No-nonsense fuzz with added tonal ability

A deluxe addition to the Vintage Active Series and it's a real peach.

Fender gives us a worthy update of the Jazz, using high-quality components and powerful active electronics.

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.

It's brimming with Mesa/Boogie features and looks, and it sounds the business.

Built for portability yet man enough to take the strains of gigging, this Bassman combo is squarely aimed at today's working bass player.

Having something this portable packed with so many quality sound abilities makes home rehearsal a joy.

A modern take on an old favourite

The coolest bass combo on two wheels?

A great acknowledgement of a happy anniversary

A new variation on a classic theme

Practising your bass just got a whole lot more enjoyable