Harley Benton JB-75MN NA Vintage and RB-414KB Classic review By Hywel Davies published 17 November 21 Budget basses with classic aesthetics and packing a rich tone
Gibson Non-Reverse Thunderbird Bass review By Ian Glasper published 10 November 21 The offset bass guitar classic returns in three eye-catching finishes – but does it bring the thunder?
Warwick Rockbass Corvette Multiscale review By Stuart Clayton published 3 November 21 An affordable multi-scale five-string from the German bass titan
Ernie Ball Music Man updates its Ball Family Reserve collection with four new eye-catching offerings By Matt Owen published 29 September 21 The September expansion pack serves up a trio of elegantly finished electrics – including new-look Luke III, Albert Lee and JP15 models – and an ornate five-string StingRay
Spector brings new finishes and tonewoods, and beefed-up electronics, to its Euro line with new Euro RST bass guitar By Jackson Maxwell published 21 September 21 Available in four- and five-string versions, this good-lookin' bass boasts a roasted maple neck and fingerboard, Aguilar Super Double pickups and an OBP-2 pre-amp
Fender Japan resurrects the Squier Katana for Hama Okamoto’s super-jagged signature bass By Matt Owen published 17 September 21 The brand has once again dived into the history books for its latest creation and revived the short-lived Katana model, which originally emerged in 1985
Spector NS Ethos 4SFB review By Kevin Sanders published 13 September 21 Classic Spector ergonomics at a very attractive price
Man on course to smash world record after playing bass guitar for 60 hours straight in mammoth fundraiser By Matt Owen published 7 September 21 Mark Edwards of Devon, England, played a continuous 86-song setlist for more than two days straight, shattering his previously held record of 41 hours of four-string action
Gretsch G5442BDC Electromatic Bass review By Joel McIver published 11 August 21 Comfortably vintage and sonically authentic, this red retro bass delivers the goods
Mark Hoppus plays bass guitar for the first time since being diagnosed with cancer By Matt Owen published 27 July 21 "This is the first time I've felt well enough to play my bass since I was diagnosed"
Cort’s new Artisan C OVMH basses use a trio of mahogany, maple and ovangkol tonewoods By Matt Parker published 13 July 21 Are you a bassist craving a maple sandwich? Cort's got your back
Spector teams up with Rudy Sarzo for the luxurious Euro4 LT signature bass By Jackson Maxwell published 30 June 21 The hard-rock low-end maestro's updated signature model features a chambered Empresswood body and Fishman Fluence multi-voice pickups
Laney revisits its roots with the ultra-modern, vintage-voiced Digbeth bass amp series By Sam Roche published 25 June 21 The British amplification giant has also added 3 new bass pedals to its Black Country Customs range
Harley Benton introduces sub-$400 Marquess range of 4- and 5-string bass guitars By Matt Owen published 23 June 21 The affordable instrument specialist sets its sights on delivering low-end tones fit for royalty at a budget price point
Behold the Bass Giant – a 13-feet-tall sculpture that features 16 fully playable bass guitars By Matt Owen published 9 June 21 Marco Menin's mammoth model is made from a mixture of electric and acoustic basses, and boasts LED lighting, Bluetooth connectivity and two separate amps
Sandberg celebrates its 35th anniversary with racing car-themed bass guitars By Sam Roche published 1 June 21 Four new models are built for speed with sleek racing stripes and race car-style '35' decals
Charvel launches new Pro-Mod San Dimas basses for 2021 By Sam Roche published 16 April 21 The fresh PJ and JJ models boast caramelized maple necks, DiMarzio pickups, Luminlay side dots and a host of other luxury appointments
Royal Blood set to premiere new single Limbo during virtual performance at the 2021 Roblox Bloxy Awards By Matt Owen published 24 March 21 The heavy-riffing pair will perform a three-song set at the virtual awards ceremony, during which they will debut the second single from their upcoming album, Typhoons
Passive vs active bass guitars: bass electronics explained By Dan Veall published 20 January 21 Bamboozled over passive vs active basses? Don't be. Here we'll walk you through the distinctions
Charvel adds 2 bass guitars to its Pro-Mod San Dimas line for 2021 By Sam Roche published 13 January 21 New additions boast caramelized maple necks, DiMarzio pickups, Luminlay side dots and a host of other luxury appointments