Bass Player Reviews

Designed in conjunction with U2’s Adam Clayton, the ACB 50 is Fender’s first all-tube bass combo amp for over four decades – we put it through its paces

First released to acclaim in 2015, the Orange O Bass has been tweaked and reissued – but is it fresh fruit or has it been diluted?

Exclusive: We bring you the first review of the Royal Blood frontman’s long-awaited – and strictly limited-edition – signature bass. Stand clear!

Meet Jam X, the Tim Henson-approved mobile interface with built-in compression and bite

With tube amp emulation and a built-in cab simulator, has Ampeg developed the perfect all-in-one pedal rig for bass players?

Back with a brand-new look, the Agro aims to cram Aguilar’s AG 500 overdrive channel into something you can stomp on

Epiphone is aiming high with this new electro-acoustic bass

All of the vintage Epiphone charm without the hefty price tag?

Think small, think cool: can this agile bass amp and cab match its competitors?

The unashamedly extrovert K-Bass continues its purple reign

Loaded with DiMarzio pickups and tone-shaping power, the new five-string from Charvel is a hot-rodded bass ace with a strong '80s vibe

The EBMM x Darkglass collab continues with a five-string version that augments the StingRay with onboard dirt and fuzz

Is this new powerhouse bass amp from Trace Elliot the compact, rugged backline solution for venues of all sizes?

If only more acoustic-electric bass guitars combined this much quality with a price this low...

Fender's more affordable junior brand celebrates its Ruby Anniversary by rolling out the bling for two of the most classic basses in the Big F's canon

Your search for a heavyweight pro-quality sound from a lightweight bass rig might just be over

Shout it out loud! The God of Thunder's Gibson collaboration is here, and it's pretty darn awesome

Bass players will not want for features with over 15 amp models and 40 effects on offer from the Big F's wi-fi enabled digital bass combo

Why do they call it the Trapper? Who can say, but it has two distortion circuits to give options to those who need some low-end growl and thunder

With a comprehensive set of controls over your dynamics, Stella is a pro-quality tone-sweetener that offers studio-quality compression for your pedalboard