Bass Guitar Reviews

Two new lightweight and super-practical bass amp and DI innovations

The Earth, Wind & Fire legend’s signature bass put through its paces – is it a Shining Star?

Hooky’s new, strictly limited-edition Yamaha BB is a stunning model based on his touring BB734A and legendary BB1200S

A classically styled Jazz-inspired five-string bass with a sonic twist

Player-friendly design plus precision-engineered components makes for a winning contemporary bass

From the Tunas – sorry, tuners – to the bridge, Casady’s semi-hollow bass design endures into the 2020s

High-end basses for the low-end emperor in your life

Small but perfectly formed, these affordable bass guitars bring a touch of fun-sized charm to the table

An electric upright that assembles in 30 seconds?

Two very different basses from Sandberg stake their claim for mid-priced market supremacy