Roger Newell
Latest articles by Roger Newell
MXR M-80 Bass DI+
By Roger Newell last updated
A direct injection box with a touch of magic
MXR M-182 El Grande Bass Fuzz
By Roger Newell last updated
No-nonsense fuzz with added tonal ability
Round-up: 4 retro bass guitars
By Roger Newell last updated
Semi-hollow thinline basses reviewed, compared
Vintage V1004DX
By Roger Newell last updated
A deluxe addition to the Vintage Active Series and it's a real peach.
Fender Deluxe Series Jazz Bass 24
By Roger Newell last updated
Fender gives us a worthy update of the Jazz, using high-quality components and powerful active electronics.
Gibson SG Reissue bass
By Roger Newell last updated
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
By Roger Newell last updated
It's brimming with Mesa/Boogie features and looks, and it sounds the business.
Fender Bassman 250/115 Bass Combo
By Roger Newell last updated
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
By Roger Newell last updated
Having something this portable packed with so many quality sound abilities makes home rehearsal a joy.
Lodestone Primal Instinct
By Roger Newell last updated
A modern take on an old favourite
Mesa/Boogie M6 Carbine bass combo
By Roger Newell last updated
The coolest bass combo on two wheels?
Sandberg Panther Five-String Special
By Roger Newell last updated
Something sumptuous to get your teeth into from German maker Sandberg…
Music Man Albert Lee HH
By Neville Marten, Roger Newell last updated
The Albert Lee gets the humbucker treatment
Music Man Big Al Bass
By Neville Marten, Roger Newell last updated
A big, bassy brother for MM's Albert Lee
Warwick Pro Series Corvette Standard Ash 4
By Roger Newell last updated
Moving production to the Far East keeps the Corvette in its rightful place in the market
Fender American Deluxe Jazz Bass
By Roger Newell last updated
Is it possible to enhance the already fabulous Jazz Bass any further? Read on...
Ashdown Little Bastard LB 30H Head
By Roger Newell last updated
An all-valve, vintage-looking 30 watt bass amp head worthy of its name
Round-up: 6 acoustic basses under £500
By Roger Newell last updated
Affordable electro bass guitars reviewed, compared
Italia Mondial Classic Bass
By Roger Newell last updated
Fifties colours, full of continental charm and a Jekyll and Hyde personality
Fender Bassman TV 15 Fifteen
By Roger Newell last updated
A true classic returns updated
Fleabass Street Bass
By Roger Newell last updated
A new entry level bass from the Red Hot Chili Peppers man's own brand
Fender Rumble 150 bass combo
By Roger Newell last updated
A classic Fender bass amp returns to the lineup
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