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“Could this Dingwall convert newcomers to fanned frets? Well, why not?”: Dingwall SP1 review
By Connor Flys published
This modern take on a classic design could open up new markets for Dingwall

I bought the cheapest bass Fender makes from Amazon and it genuinely surprised me: Squier Debut Series Precision Bass review
By Rob Laing published
The Amazon-exclusive Debut Series is aimed at beginners, but could it also be ideal for modders and guitarists who need a bass for recording too?

“Esoteric boutique vibe, superb ergonomics and a powerful, unique preamp”: Tobias Growler IV review
By Connor Flys published
The cult-classic Growler bass makes a long-overdue return to the bass market

Sterling by Music Man completes its trilogy of Joe Dart signature models with a trio of made-to-order basses that cost less than $500
By Matt Owen published
The Vulfpeck funk maestro has unveiled two all-new models that slash more than $2k off the price of his Ernie Ball Music Man basses – and revived the OG Sterling Dart I that proved such a hit last year

Tobias instruments were trailblazers in the bass world. Now they’re back as part of the Gibson family
By Phil Weller published
Luthier Michael Tobias’ ergonomic and tonally versatile bass guitars were lauded in the late ’70s, and now Gibson has spearheaded their return

“We’ve only changed the strings one time”: Travis Barker reveals the bass he uses on everything he records
By Phil Weller published
The Blink-182 drummer and producer has made a revelation about a go-to bass that has proved perfect for almost every record he's produced

Sterling By Music Man Intro Series StingRay review
By Nick Wells published
As a budget-friendly version of the US-made original, can this wallet-friendly StingRay really do the business?

Why the 1960s Fender Bass VI is a tone machine that (almost) defies categorization
By David Davidson published
Loved by the likes of Jack Bruce, the Hollies and Aerosmith, the Bass VI is the Fender six-string that looks like a guitar, sounds like a bass, and is an offset with mojo and low-end to burn
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