Connor Flys

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Squier Classic Vibe 70s Jazz Bass Active: finished in Ocean Turquoise, this keenly priced four-string is photographed in close-up with a patterned rug and wooden floor in the background.

“It evokes a cool old Jazz Bass that's picked up some useful mods over its life”: Squier Classic Vibe Active ’70s Jazz Bass review

By Connor Flys published

Is it a '70s-inspired Jazz Bass? Is it a modernised active bass? Yes to both...

Bass Guitars
The Squier Classic Vibe Telecaster Bass is a fine-looking four-string in a custard-colored Vintage White, and is here photographed in close-up, against a plain wooden background. It has a single Wide Range humbucker.

“It might not be to all tastes, but its retro charm and sonic potential are compelling indeed”: Squier Classic Vibe Telecaster Bass review

By Connor Flys published

Squier reissues an oddity from Fender's bass archives, complete with a Wide Range humbucker – is this its time?

Bass Guitars
Boss WAZA Tube Amp Expander Core: the smash-hit load box has been downsized to make it more portable but retains the look – and much of the functionality – of the original, with its black enclosure, off-white dials. Here it is pictured with amps and pedals.

“The Core preserves much of what made the original Expander such a useful tool”: Boss WAZA Tube Amp Expander Core review

By Connor Flys published

The Boss Tube Amp Expander – can the full quart fit into a pint-size box?

Guitar Gear
MXR MB301 Bass Synth: the dark gray bass pedal has light blue and orange dials and is photographed here against a distressed wooden background.

“It’s difficult to think of a synth bass sound that couldn't be achieved here”: MXR Bass Synth Pedal review

By Connor Flys published

Has MXR and Ian Martin Allison created the bass synth to end all bass synths?

Effects & Pedals
Tone King Imperial Preamp Pedal

“The Tone King sound for a quarter of the price”: Tone King Imperial Tri Tube Preamp review

By Connor Flys published

Tone King's latest arrival miniaturises the celebrated Imperial amp, for the fly-rig crowd

Guitar Pedals
Dingwall SP1: the new multi-scale four-string makes a great albeit pricey introduction to the format

“Could this Dingwall convert newcomers to fanned frets? Well, why not?”: Dingwall SP1 review

By Connor Flys published

This modern take on a classic design could open up new markets for Dingwall

Bass Guitars
A selection of guitar pedals are photographed against a concrete floor.

Pedalboard inspiration incoming... Here are our 30 favorite new guitar pedals from the past 5 years

By Guitarist editors published

We break the glass on the pedal cabinet to dig out a long-list of some of the coolest effects from the new Golden Era of stompboxes

Guitar Pedals
Fortin Meshuggah Preamp/Distortion

“A true preamp unit with an enormous range of gain”: Fortin Meshuggah Preamp/Distortion review

By Connor Flys published

Plug in, turn on, tune down, tune down some more...

Effects & Pedals
Tobias Growler IV: the cult-classic bass guitar returns in a natural finish, revealing all the patterns and wood grain

“Esoteric boutique vibe, superb ergonomics and a powerful, unique preamp”: Tobias Growler IV review

By Connor Flys published

The cult-classic Growler bass makes a long-overdue return to the bass market

Bass Guitars