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Orange O Bass review – this stylish and affordable reissue is a more serious contender than you might think
By Joel McIver published
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?

Fender Mike Kerr Jaguar Bass review – a short-scale stunner with a unique pickup pairing that handles much more than just rock
By Joel McIver published
Exclusive: We bring you the first review of the Royal Blood frontman’s long-awaited – and strictly limited-edition – signature bass. Stand clear!

Think kill switches don’t belong on bass? Steve Tréguier’s new metal machine from Vola Guitars is here to prove you wrong
By Nick Wells published
The adventurous prog stalwart showcases his Tom Morello-style kill switch technique on his new signature bass, the Vasti 5 STM J1

Fender Jazz Bass vs Fender Precision Bass: what’s the difference?
By Daryl Robertson published
We break down the main points of difference between these two low-end legends

Fretted vs. fretless bass: What’s the difference?
By Chris Corfield published
Understand the pros and cons and work out which type is right for you and your playing style

“My custom 9-string bass is just as playable as any 4-string Fender!” ChaotH on the unorthodox world of the extended-range bass
By Nick Wells published
Watch the Vvon Dogma I bassist put his fretboard fitness to the test on this custom-made 9-string bass guitar

Tommy Cogbill’s 1966 Fender P-Bass, reportedly used to record with Elvis, is going up for auction with an estimate of $100,000
By Nick Wells published
The sunburst Fender Precision – which was photographed with Elvis at American Sound Studio – also helped shape hits for the likes of Wilson Pickett and Aretha Franklin

Fender debuts sparkle-finished Mikey Way Jazz Bass – a glittering signature model that will appeal way beyond its My Chemical Romance associations
By Matt Parker published
Fender has unveiled a stunning new limited-edition signature model for the MCR bassist
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