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Laney Digbeth DB-EAST, the new signature bass head developed with the bass legend Nathan East
“It’s clearly had a lot of thought put into making it as flexible and useful as possible”: Laney Digbeth DB-EAST review

By Connor Flys Published

Over a long, distinguished career, Nathan East has never had a signature amp. Until now…

Bass Amps
Ashdown Engineering Geezer Butler Pedal of Doom
“Those cleaner tones are very characterful and usable, evoking classic tube-driven bass amps”: Ashdown Geezer Butler Pedal of Doom review

By Connor Flys Published

Geezer Butler helped invent heavy metal. Here’s a slab of heavy metal bearing his name.

Effects & Pedals
Boss GX-1B, the multi-effects pedal designed specifically for bass has a blue enclosure, three assignable footswitches and an integrated expression pedal – and it's digital display is easy to read.
“Boss has packed some serious muscle into a small box... For its price, it’s going to be very tough to beat”: Boss GX-1B review

By Connor Flys Published

Boss's GX range of multi-effects gets a bass-specific baby brother...

Effects & Pedals
IK Multimedia Tonex One Bass: the mini-pedal offers amp modelling and heaps of tone options and is here photographed against a slate floor.
“It vacuum-packs superb tones and incredible utility into a compact space”: IK Multimedia ToneX One Bass Edition review

By Connor Flys Published

Honey, I shrunk the Ampeg! And the Gallien-Krueger, and the Sansamp, and...

Amp Modeler Pedals
Gretsch Electromatic CVT Bass Double-cut: the retro-styled cream-colored four-string is pictured in close-up against a shaggy brown carpet.
“It absolutely nails the sounds of the ‘60s when palm muted and picked”: Gretsch Electromatic CVT Bass Double-cut review

By Connor Flys Published

It's a reboot of the lesser-spotted Gretsch Corvette – but it's only got four strings!

Bass Guitars
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
Darkglass Anagram bass multi-fx
“There are many reasons to love the Anagram – it’s a pretty comprehensive set of sounds, aimed at bassists first”: Darkglass Anagram review

By Stuart Williams Published

Darkglass turns its attention to providing you with a do-it-all solution for practice, studio and live use

Multi-effects 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
Cort Fusion 4 bass
“This bass has plenty of cutting power, and it's versatile enough to handle just about any gig”: Cort GB-Fusion 4 review

By Nick Wells Published

A new entry to the wallet-friendly bass market, the Cort GB-Fusion 4 combines impressive pickups and hardware with classic J-Bass style

Bass Guitars
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