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Fano JM4 Standard Review
November 12, 2018
Though it’s been kissed by a Thunderbird, this surprisingly versatile handbuilt 4-string has a vibe all its own.
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Elrick Unveils the Icon Bass
October 25, 2018
The Gold Series bass has a bolt-on neck construction with a body that features a heel-less design.
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Marco N1 Review
October 17, 2018
A handbuilt take on the J-style formula brings modern touches to the table, yet has a price reminiscent of yesteryear.
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Eastwood Airline Pocket Bass Review
September 6, 2018
A short-scale Valco-made bass oddity from the 1960s flies again as a reissue, but with some contemporary improvements.
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SNAMM '18 - Galloup Guitars G.9CE Demo
July 19, 2018
The Michigan-based luthier and guitar-building instructor introduces his first acoustic bass with an original bridge design.
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Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay Special Bass Review
July 12, 2018
An iconic bass design undergoes a subtle yet significant refresh, both inside and out.
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Swope Guitars Dakota Review
June 14, 2018
Crafted by a builder with a serious shop pedigree, this unique detour from the standard P formula is style-rich, tone-wealthy, and ultra-comfortable.
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Holy Grail Guitar Show '18 - iVee Guitars iVee#13 "TTT Bass" Misery 3030 & iVee#107 "es" Wayang Demo
May 25, 2018
Indonesian luthier Ivan Mulia demos 6- and 4-string instruments with meticulously hand-etched metal parts—the bass’ fretless fingerboard.
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Diminutive Darlings: Short-Scale Bass Review Roundup
May 15, 2018
We check out three downsized rumblers—the Fender JMJ Road Worn Mustang, Spector Bantam 4, and Supro Huntington II.
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DIY: No-Brainer Mods!
April 17, 2018
How to transform four affordable axes—a Gretsch Jet Club, an Epiphone Les Paul SL, and a Squier Vintage Modified Jag and Precision bass—into absolute gems.
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Modulus Graphite Funk Unlimited RevOLite Review
April 13, 2018
Modulus is back with a flyweight bass that’s easy on the shoulders but heavy in tone—and couldn’t care less about how cold it is outside.
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Epiphone Embassy PRO Review
February 15, 2018
A classic Epi bass from the ’60s is reimagined and reissued with a price that harkens back to the same era.
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NAMM '18 - PureSalem Guitars Cardinal Bass & Levitation 12-String Demos
February 12, 2018
Vintage form defines the first bass and debut 12-string by this Florida company.
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Quick Hit: Guild Jumbo Junior Bass
February 4, 2018
An acoustic bass that’s easy to transport, has big tones, is well constructed, and priced right.
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NAMM '18 - Dingwall D-Bird Standard Demo
January 28, 2018
The boutique-bass builder's multiscale "Lamborghini" interpretation of the famous silhouette features a cool new three-pickup array that can conjure a multitude of tones via a 4-way rotary switch.
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Warwick RockBass Corvette Basic 8 Review
December 18, 2017
We are entering brave new territory here, and the chime-y goodness emanating from the Basic 8 was a treat even before I plugged in.
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Dunable Guitars Announces the JM Bass
November 21, 2017
The company's designation of their first signature instrument goes to the collaboration with High On Fire bassist Jeff Matz.
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Serek Midwestern 2 Review
November 21, 2017
A short-scale exercise in bass design that doesn’t come up short on classic style or versatility.
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Gear of the Year 2017
November 7, 2017
Another year, another dazzling parade of pedals, guitars, amps, modelers, and accessories that made our noggins spin.
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Yamaha BBP34 Review
October 27, 2017
A refresh of Yamaha’s BB bass design brings power, class, and impressive playability.
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