Latest articles by Roger Newell
LTD Surveyor-4 Bass
Active electronics and a great pair of pickups make this a bass guitar that's fully loaded and hot to trot
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.
Sandberg Panther Five-String Special
Something sumptuous to get your teeth into from German maker Sandberg…
Warwick Pro Series Corvette Standard Ash 4
Moving production to the Far East keeps the Corvette in its rightful place in the market
Fender American Deluxe Jazz Bass
Is it possible to enhance the already fabulous Jazz Bass any further? Read on...
Ashdown Little Bastard LB 30H Head
An all-valve, vintage-looking 30 watt bass amp head worthy of its name
Round-up: 6 acoustic basses under £500
Affordable electro bass guitars reviewed, compared
Italia Mondial Classic Bass
Fifties colours, full of continental charm and a Jekyll and Hyde personality
SWR Headlite, Amplite and Golight
A modular new digital bass range that takes size to a minimum
Yamaha TRB 1004J
Top-end features with a Far Eastern build makes for a serious sub-£1000 bass contender
