Spector NS Pulse II review By Joe Daly published 25 May 22 One of the bass world’s most popular shapes returns with EMG pickups and a premium finish, and is priced for the jobbing bassist
Luna Vista Bear Bass review By Joe Daly last updated 11 March 22 It's one of the most visually stunning acoustic basses we've seen – but does its performance match up?
Ernie Ball Music Man DarkRay review By Joe Daly last updated 9 February 22 Ernie Ball Music Man x Darkglass Electronics is the bass gear collaboration we’ve all been waiting for, and it is spectacular
Michael Kelly Pinnacle 5 review By Joe Daly published 7 December 21 This five-string bass has a fancy spec, a poplar burl top and a price we all can get on board with
ESP Phoenix 1004 bass review By Joe Daly last updated 20 August 21 Has this Phoenix truly risen again?
Jeff Ament: “Stone was always writing from a Zeppelin angle, so seeing if fretless bass could work in that realm was exciting“ By Joe Daly last updated 31 August 22 The Pearl Jam bassist looks back at the making of Ten, and details his new solo project, American Death Squad
Jackson CBXM X-Series Signature David Ellefson Concert IV and V review By Joe Daly last updated 6 October 21 David Ellefson's new signature Jackson basses are mega-cool, mega-understated and not just for metal
Epifani DIST2 2x10 Cabinet review By Joe Daly published 22 June 20 The DIST2 uses all of Nick Epifani's cab-building experience for a lightweight 2x10 with some serious power behind it
Electro-Harmonix Sovtek Deluxe Big Muff Pi and Nano Battalion Bass Preamp review By Joe Daly published 14 April 20 The venerable Electro-Harmonix unleashes a Russian-flavored fuzz and MOSFET drive for your stomping pleasure...
Fishman Fluence Bass Soapbar pickups review By Joe Daly published 25 February 20 We fall under the in-Fluence of these slinky new pickups from Fishman
Jackson Spectra Series JS3 bass review By Joe Daly last updated 8 July 20 This slinky Jackson bass steps away from the brand’s heavy metal heritage