Latest Bass Guitar Reviews
“Every note comes out with punch and clarity. You could immediately slot it into a mix”: Ibanez Mode MDM1300 review
Ibanez takes on the boutique-styled ‘super Jazz’ market – has it cracked it?
“Would work a treat with flat-wound strings”: Fender Vintera III Late ‘60s Precision Bass review
Fender's Vintera range receives another round of tweaks – and a new ‘60s-styled P-Bass
“Set your preconceptions of the band and brand aside – this is a very capable bass”: Epiphone Mike Dirnt Grabber G-3 review
A cult-classic Gibson bass gets a ressurection courtesy of Epiphone and Green Day's Mike Dirnt
"A well-chosen feature set that really elevates it above similarly priced short-scales”: Cort GB-Short Scale Bass review
Cort short? A MarkBass preamp, roasted maple neck and more proves that short-scale basses don't have to mean 'less'
"Hits the sweet spot of Fender’s heritage, sound, practicality and price": Fender American Professional Classic Precision Bass review
Fender's new entry-point into US-made instruments finds the sweet spot between old and new
“It absolutely nails the sounds of the ‘60s when palm muted and picked”: Gretsch Electromatic CVT Bass Double-cut review
It's a reboot of the lesser-spotted Gretsch Corvette – but it's only got four strings!
“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
Is it a '70s-inspired Jazz Bass? Is it a modernised active bass? Yes to both...
“It might not be to all tastes, but its retro charm and sonic potential are compelling indeed”: Squier Classic Vibe Telecaster Bass review
Squier reissues an oddity from Fender's bass archives, complete with a Wide Range humbucker – is this its time?
