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“In terms of sheer value for money, it’s hard to beat”: Sterling by Music Man Joe Dart Artist Series Bass review
By Nick Wells published
On paper, the Sterling Joe Dart model looks like a remarkable reproduction of Music Man’s pro-standard version. Could this be as good as it gets for a $399 bass?

Epiphone has brought back its quirky cult classic 1970s Grabber bass beloved by Gene Simmons, Krist Novoselic and Mike Dirnt
By Matt Owen published
The double-cut four-string was a hit back in the 1970s, and finally makes a triumphant return in the form of a more affordable Inspired by Gibson Epiphone reissue

Harley Benton brings an elusive Gibson-inspired finish back for the masses in latest sub-$350 335-a-like
By Matt Owen published
The champion of cheap guitar gear is back with an EB-2-inspired bass and perhaps its finest-looking semi-hollow stunner yet

Fender honors viral bass sensation Blu DeTiger with a signature Jazz Bass – and it sounds as good as it looks
By Matt Owen published
DeTiger helped Fender first launch the Player Plus Jazz Bass back in 2021, and now she's been treated to her very own signature model

Best basses for metal 2025: our selection of the best basses for heavy music across all budgets
By Chris Corfield last updated
From Rickenbacker to Ibanez and Schecter, our picks of the best metal basses will help you sound heavier than ever before

Keanu Reeves’ new Fender Custom Shop P-Bass inspired an all-new circuit called “the Keanu wiring”
By Phil Weller published
The actor's new instrument is full of some intriguing personalizations, and offers a fresh take on the classic sunburst finish

Fender Vintera II ’60s Precision Bass review
By Nick Wells published
Vintage looks? Timeless P-Bass tones? We size up the latest incarnation of Fender’s flagship 4-string

“An open-tuned five-string guitar is unique… you just can’t help bashing out those classic Keith Richards riffs”: Newman 5 String review
By Dave Burrluck published
A story that starts on a Rolling Stones USA tour in the early ’70s, Ted Newman’s distinctly shaped design is now being made here in the UK. But the first model is missing a string!

Epiphone issues new Jack Casady signature model – bringing the firm’s revered Les Paul Signature bass design into fretless territory
By Matt Owen published
The Jefferson Airplane icon has made his preferred Les Paul Signature bass design more appealing than ever before with a sleek fretless design
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