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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!

Kramer Disciple D-1 Bass review
By Joel McIver last updated
The unashamedly extrovert K-Bass continues its purple reign

Ernie Ball Music Man DarkRay 5 review
By Chris Gill last updated
The EBMM x Darkglass collab continues with a five-string version that augments the StingRay with onboard dirt and fuzz

Luna Guitars Tribal bass review
By Joel McIver last updated
If only more acoustic-electric bass guitars combined this much quality with a price this low...

Squier 40th Anniversary Vintage Precision and Jazz Bass review
By Kevin Sanders last updated
Fender's more affordable junior brand celebrates its Ruby Anniversary by rolling out the bling for two of the most classic basses in the Big F's canon

Gibson Gene Simmons G2 Thunderbird review
By Amit Sharma last updated
Shout it out loud! The God of Thunder's Gibson collaboration is here, and it's pretty darn awesome

Dragonfly CS-5/345 review
By Mike Brooks published
A custom five-string from Japan that places plenty of tone options at your fingertips
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