The new Fender Pawn Shop bass model in stock now – the Mustang Bass is here… The new Fender Pawn Shop guitars have been causing a stir since their announcement at NAMM, and rightfully so. The combination of classic Fender design and retro inspired tweaks has resulted in guitars with an altogether different appeal. One… Read More
A selection of 2013 Fender Basses has been revealed, and these new American Vintage series instruments are a bit of a treat… California’s most famous musical brand always has a selection of impressive new instruments and products for the NAMM show, and as these 2013 Fender Basses attest, this year is no exception. Extending its… Read More
If you’re looking for the best beginner bass, the Redwood RB4 may be just the ticket… Not everyone wants to be the guitarist or vocalist, and if you, or someone in your life has aspirations of operating at the lower end of the frequency spectrum, you’ll need the best beginner bass to get started. And,… Read More
Fender Nate Mendel P Bass – Foo Fighters Bassist Receives Signature Model The new Fender Nate Mendel P Bass is the second Foo Fighters signature model to be revealed by California’s finest. This time, the Foos’ bassist has the privilege of his own guitar, and very nice it is, too. Based on his own 1971… Read More
See a bass legend at Dawsons Reading – Jah Wobble Dub Bass and Drums in association with Ashdown Engineering Jah Wobble is one of the UK’s most recognised and respected bassists. There are few musicians that claim stronger ties to the British punk scene’s roots than he. A friend of John Lydon since the ‘70s,… Read More
The new Gibson Midtown Standard Bass extends the ‘ES’ inspired flat-top, semi-hollow range The new Gibson Midtown Standard Bass adds a new model to one of the most popular ranges Gibson has produced in recent years. The Midtown guitars have proved to be a massive hit, and with good reason. Taking some of the key… Read More
The new Gibson Grabber 3 70s Tribute Bass pays homage to a vintage classic, and updates it The Gibson Grabber 3 70s Tribute Bass is the latest vintage classic to be re-evaluated, tweaked and re-built in newly updated form. The original was in production from 1973 to 1984, with a re-issue in 2009. In a… Read More
The new Vox AmPhones provide a high quality pair of headphones with amp simulation built-in The new Vox AmPhones could be the perfect, convenient, quiet guitar practice solution. Derived from the AmPlug pocket headphone amps, the AmPhones are a premium pair of headphones that offer amp-emulation built-in. So, you can simply plug a pair of… Read More
The TC Electronic BG250 bass amp combo has an even greater tonal palette thanks to a new software update The TC Electronic BG250 bass amp was undoubtedly one of the stars of March’s Musikmesse show. Compact but powerful, versatile with exceptional tone, and all in an unbelievably light cabinet, at a staggeringly low price. Somehow,… Read More
The electric bass guitar is a staple of modern music- but where did it the bass begin? The electric bass guitar is an instrument as ubiquitous as the electric guitar in modern popular music. Regardless of genre, it seems, there will always be a player wielding a bass, and providing the musical foundations. It’s hard… Read More
