<![CDATA[ Latest from Guitar World in Bass-guitars Reviews ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com Mon, 09 Feb 2026 18:42:54 +0000 en <![CDATA[ “Set your preconceptions of the band and brand aside – this is a very capable bass”: Epiphone Mike Dirnt Grabber G-3 review ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/epiphone-mike-dirnt-grabber-g-3-review N8vYHPXoWeGki4Wdk9XazA Mon, 09 Feb 2026 18:42:54 +0000 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:28:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ "A well-chosen feature set that really elevates it above similarly priced short-scales”: CortGB-Short Scale Bass review ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/bass-guitars/cort-gb-short-scale-bass-review 3MuZpRoH3MUSgWDt4TghZd Sat, 10 Jan 2026 15:00:00 +0000 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 11:09:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ "Hits the sweet spot of Fender’s heritage, sound, practicality and price": Fender American Professional Classic Precision Bass review ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/fender-american-professional-classic-precision-bass-review VzPnzW9CnFFNDLGnLiRQ53 Tue, 06 Jan 2026 18:47:31 +0000 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 11:07:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ “It absolutely nails the sounds of the ‘60s when palm muted and picked”: Gretsch Electromatic CVT Bass Double-cut review ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/bass-guitars/gretsch-electromatic-cvt-bass-double-cut-review mjyYVLGBCgb7e85a4WCGe7 Wed, 12 Nov 2025 15:28:35 +0000 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 16:44:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ “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 ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/bass-guitars/squier-classic-vibe-active-70s-jazz-bass-review jy8GXUNZ43JALSLhJPqFYH Thu, 04 Sep 2025 17:49:34 +0000 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 16:44:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ “It might not be to all tastes, but its retro charm and sonic potential are compelling indeed”: Squier Classic Vibe Telecaster Bass review ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/bass-guitars/squier-classic-vibe-telecaster-bass-review HYzzRjyhpsUeReEWQDnsNY Thu, 28 Aug 2025 16:55:05 +0000 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 16:44:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Could this bass convert players to fanned frets?”: Dingwall SP1 review ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/bass-guitars/dingwall-sp1-review rPpeeVXzVsYKt9pf5LQALT Fri, 20 Jun 2025 21:11:14 +0000 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 16:45:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ “This bass has plenty of cutting power, and it's versatile enough to handle just about any gig”: Cort GB-Fusion 4 review ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/cort-gb-fusion-4-review tesYXpzBRjrGorZxsFNQSC Fri, 16 May 2025 18:54:31 +0000 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 16:45:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ I bought the cheapest bass Fender makes from Amazon and it genuinely surprised me: Squier Debut Series Precision Bass review ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/bass-guitars/squier-debut-series-precision-bass-review 48FNeANKmfRfJdXQKeK2gD Wed, 07 May 2025 18:52:17 +0000 Tue, 13 May 2025 14:19:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ “An esoteric boutique vibe, superb ergonomics and a powerful, unique preamp – Tobias is back”: Tobias Growler IV review ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/bass-guitars/tobias-growler-iv-review yUs3yrLjyogJKeRhjoMS8C Mon, 14 Apr 2025 17:48:19 +0000 Tue, 22 Apr 2025 14:21:46 +0000 <![CDATA[ “It sounds great, bridges the gap between guitar and bass-playing very nicely, and does so with heaps of character”: Shergold Telstar Standard Bass SBT14 review ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/shergold-telstar-standard-bass-review RvS86W9hRDGmFCEcvoTfpZ Tue, 11 Mar 2025 21:59:24 +0000 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 16:45:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Any bass guitar for under $250 with this sort of pedigree…how can you go wrong?” Sterling By Music Man Intro Series StingRay Ray2 review ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/sterling-by-music-man-intro-series-stingray-ray2-review 7SFy9c8X4xAzSAPYK3dFW7 Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:00:00 +0000 Tue, 25 Feb 2025 15:58:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Gene Simmons used a Grabber for a reason – because they play like nothing else on earth”: Epiphone Grabber Bass review ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/bass-guitars/epiphone-grabber-bass-review UjhZ4cyfe697AdPXjSxchU Wed, 04 Dec 2024 13:18:39 +0000 Mon, 09 Dec 2024 10:56:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ “In terms of sheer value for money, it’s hard to beat”: Sterling by Music Man Joe Dart Artist Series Bass review ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/bass-guitars/sterling-by-music-man-joe-dart-artist-series-bass-review yZgJaA2Bc2NnT5tHaVNKcU Fri, 25 Oct 2024 09:19:46 +0000 Mon, 28 Oct 2024 10:49:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ “A ‘best-of-the-best’ in terms of retro features”: Fender Vintera II ’60s Precision Bass review ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/reviews/fender-vintera-II-60s-precision-bass MShsRrhhDskXQov86F3Jqk Sun, 11 Aug 2024 12:09:00 +0000 Tue, 13 Aug 2024 10:34:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ “An open-tuned five-string guitar is unique and will clearly have niche appeal… but you just can’t help bashing out those classic Keith Richards riffs”: Newman 5 String review ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/reviews/newman-5-string 3Che2uQRxWpKqa7rH7F7Pm Wed, 07 Aug 2024 09:43:33 +0000 Tue, 13 Aug 2024 09:10:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ “A sophisticated piece of hardware made for the working pro but priced for the serious amateur enthusiast”: Sterling By Music Man Ray34 (PSK) bass review ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/reviews/a-sophisticated-piece-of-hardware-made-for-the-working-pro-but-priced-for-the-serious-amateur-enthusiast-sterling-by-music-man-ray34-psk-bass-review MaxzMXtE7YVVnu4rCBL8fU Fri, 03 May 2024 00:25:32 +0000 Mon, 09 Dec 2024 22:43:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ “It can sound funky, but, as a full-on rock bass – whacked with the heaviest pick you can find – is when it’s in its element”: Epiphone Thunderbird ’64 review ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/reviews/epiphone-thunderbird-64 Uy87eGFn9TXe89iEiGb6Eo Sun, 24 Mar 2024 11:00:16 +0000 Mon, 25 Mar 2024 10:44:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ Orange O Bass review – this stylish and affordable reissue is a more serious contender than you might think ]]> 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