Reviews
Issue Nine: Spins, Streams & Downloads
Bass Magazine digs into the latest releases of albums, books, and videos involving all things bass
Review: Mike Lull Custom Guitars Darryl Anders DA5 Signature
If you’re on the hunt for a modern-sounding 5’er that cuts through a mix and slaps like a mofo, this is it
Review: Olinto Relic Bass
In the increasingly crowded world of high-end P-style basses, the Olinto is among the very best
Review: Fender American Ultra Jazz Bass
We take a look Fender's American Ultra Jazz model and break down what makes it unique and how it sounds
Review: Seamoon Funk Machine
We break down the pedal with top-shelf downward-sweeping filter sounds that are every bit as funky as the original
Issue Seven: Spins, Streams & Downloads
Bass Magazine digs into the latest releases of albums, books, and videos involving all things bass.
Video Review: Phil Jones Bass C2
The Phil Jones Bass' C2 is a 200 Watt shoebox size cabinet containing the smallest speaker ever produced by PJB
Video Review: The BITE Guitars Punch JP Precision Bass
Bass Magazine reviewer Jody Miller tests out the latest bass from BITE Guitars that features a truly unique pickup configuration
Review: Stonefield F Series Bass
Stonefield’s F Series makes Tomm Stanley’s innovative basses accessible to everyone, and in doing so, gives players high-end tone with great playability.
Review: Gallien-Krueger Legacy 1200
GK built its reputation on providing reliable, power-packed amps that help bass players punch through the mix. The Legacy 1200 does that and more.
Review: Epifani UL901 Bass Amp
The UL901 is a return to form for Epifani, revealing the colorful sound that made the company’s reputation.
Reverend Sentinel Short Scale Bass Video Review
Jody Miller breaks down all of the features and tonal options of Reverend Guitar's new short scale bass
Review: L.e.H. Guitars Offset 5-string
A bass that is just eccentric enough to be stimulating, while firmly grounding itself in tradition.
Review: Bergantino Forté HP
An ideal amp for anyone who wants high-fidelity tone bolstered with massive power.
Review: Fender Downtown Express Bass Multi-Effect Pedal
Fender’s first-ever bass pedal offering successfully rolls three effects into one box to give bassists a wide array of tone options.
Issue Five: Spins, Streams & Downloads
Bass Magazine digs into the latest releases of albums, books, and videos involving all things bass.
Review: Reverend Signature Mike Watt Wattplower Bass
We check out this kickass, aggressive, short-scale bass that totally delivers.
Review: Markbass Little Mark Vintage 500-Watt Head
The Little Mark Vintage is a compact but powerful amp with classic tones and stylish looks.
Review: New York Bass Works RS5-22 5-String & RS4-22 4-String Basses
Builder David Segal clearly knows his Jazz Basses. The Reference Series evokes the best of the breed while introducing a few thoughtful modern upgrades.
Issue Four: Spins, Streams & Downloads
Bass Magazine digs into the latest releases of albums, books, and videos involving all things bass.
Issue Three: Spins, Streams & Downloads
Bass Magazine digs into the latest releases of albums, books, and videos involving all things bass.
Review: Strandberg Boden Prog 5-string
The Strandberg Boden Prog is one of the most portable and playable basses out there, blessed with a sweet and musical tone.
Review: Phil Jones Audio Bighead Pro HA-2
PJB improved upon the innovative HA-1 to provide the best portable practice tool for bass players on the go.
Review: MXR M282 Dyna Comp Bass Compressor
An affordable, no-nonsense, straightforward compression pedal that does a great job without taking up much space.
Review: BackBeat Rumble Pack
This stellar innovation will certainly aid you in your quest for better feel, a deeper pocket, and more mindful volume restraint.
Review: Elrick Gold Series Icon Basses
Ed Friedland takes a deeper look into Elrick's Gold Series Icon 4-strings
Review: Wayne Jones Audio WJBA & WJBA2 Amplifiers
The WJBA and WJBA2 deliver exactly what they were designed to do, adding a lighting-fast, phenomenally loud power amp to the successful WJBPII preamp design.
Issue Two: Spins, Streams & Downloads
Bass Magazine digs into the latest releases of albums, books, and videos involving all things bass.
Review: G&L Guitars CLF L-1000 Basses
A modern-era classic that can fill many roles and give the hallowed P-Bass a run for its money.
Review: Sadowsky Spruce Core Single Cut
The Spruce Core Single Cut is a resounding success — and nothing like the rest of Sadowsky’s existing lineup.
Review: Aguilar Tone Hammer 700 & SL 115
Designed to serve players well, on and off the road, the TH 700 and the SL cabinet series promise to be easy on your back and awesome in your ears.
Issue One: Spins, Streams & Downloads
Bass Magazine digs into the latest releases of albums, books, and videos involving all things bass.