Latest articles by Connor Flys
EarthQuaker and Kentaro Nakao join forces for a new bass preamp. Let's unfurl the Scrolls…
PRS’s all-new Tekton range isn’t limited to six-strings – here’s the company’s first USA production seven-string
Maryland’s finest enters the streamlined, contemporary, performance guitar market. Is the brand-new Tekton range a heavy hit?
An old-looking newcomer from UK brand West Valley – will this Fever get the mercury rising?
A classic US brand shows some new signs of life…
Marcus Miller-approved bass range gets a new baby sibling – is it worthy of the name?
Behold – a five-string offering from Charvel, on behalf of mysterious modern metal outfit Sleep Token
Thomann’s in-house guitar and bass brand takes on a tough challenge – relic finishes.
Ibanez takes on the boutique-styled ‘super Jazz’ market – has it cracked it?
The legendary Green Day frontman’s new amp – Time of Your Life, or a Basket Case?
Fender's Vintera range receives another round of tweaks – and a new ‘60s-styled P-Bass
It’s already caused a stir online, but does the Alpha eight-string multi-scale prove itself in person?
Looking for a new octave pedal to add to your bass rig, or are you entering the world for the first time? Here's are my top choices along with expert buying advice
My pick of the top-rated overdrive pedals for bass players from the likes of EBS, Electro-Harmonix, Origin Effects, and more
Synergy’s range of modular marvels has been dialled up to 11…
The Telecaster has a big birthday this year, commemorated by this golden wonder
A new vibrato design, on a guitar we loved already – will we be tickled pink?
A long-lost EHX Big Muff variant, made real – and now made for bassists to enjoy too.
Over a long, distinguished career, Nathan East has never had a signature amp. Until now…
Geezer Butler helped invent heavy metal. Here’s a slab of heavy metal bearing his name.
Boss's GX range of multi-effects gets a bass-specific baby brother...
Cort short? A MarkBass preamp, roasted maple neck and more proves that short-scale basses don't have to mean 'less'
Origin Effects has concentrated the revered Ampeg B-15 into a pedal. Has it worked?
