Bass Player Reviews

This headless beauty from Enfield presents us with a future-forward vision of bass guitar design

An electric upright that assembles in 30 seconds?

Another retro bass comes into our sights – but does this affordable model offer more than a chic peek in the rear-view mirror?

Bacchus launches a Japanese-built super-Jazz variant that's a mighty proposition indeed

What does ‘Modern Vintage’ mean, anyway? Ace luthier Rob Elrick knows. His MVP4 strikes a neat balance between past and present

Hartke's new bass amp head sees the esteemed amp-makers deliver power and configurability in spades

A sensibly priced five-string that delivers a serious punch

A classic bass design with some rewarding innovation

Can usable bass combos get any smaller? We take a look at a compact powerhouse that defies all expectations

Hooky’s new, strictly limited-edition Yamaha BB is a stunning model based on his touring BB734A and legendary BB1200S

Player-friendly design plus precision-engineered components makes for a winning contemporary bass

A classically styled Jazz-inspired five-string bass with a sonic twist

David Ellefson's new signature Jackson basses are mega-cool, mega-understated and not just for metal

High-end basses for the low-end emperor in your life

Is this custom Kahler-equipped bass a fearsome creature from ancient legend, or a tangerine dream?

Why compromise on cabs, asks UK-based DB Bass, when you can get power, low end and portability in one package

Behold this pair of exquisite basses from the elite Manson stable. Will we show them a whole lotta love?

The Contra is the latest four-string beauty from Gerald Marleaux, and it is quite special indeed

Classic, vintage looks, high-quality construction... and a sizeable pricetag, the Jabba is a serious J-style

The Austrian luthiers have a novel, customer-driven approach to bass-building – reflected in this Sting tribute model