Latest articles by Mike Brooks
Mayones Jabba 422 review
Classic, vintage looks, high-quality construction... and a sizeable pricetag, the Jabba is a serious J-style
DB Bass Elbee 10 Series II and Embee 12 review
Why compromise on cabs, asks UK-based DB Bass, when you can get power, low end and portability in one package
Bacchus Woodline Jazz DX5AC-WBDP review
Bacchus launches a Japanese-built super-Jazz variant that's a mighty proposition indeed
Felix Pastorius: ”Even if Jaco wasn’t my father, I’d still be comparing myself to other bassists”
Felix Pastorius on the importance of an artist's individuality, managing fans' expectations and befriending your bass
Aguilar DB925 Bass Preamp review
A new tone-shaping pedal from Aguilar in a small, but perfectly formed, package
Fender Vintera '60s Jazz Bass review
A Fender Jazz in Firemist Gold isn’t a common sight, but does this J offer more than just a pretty finish?
Stonefield F-Series Classic review
Like the look and sound of Stonefield basses, but can’t afford one? Your prayers have been answered...
Marleaux Contra review
The Contra is the latest four-string beauty from Gerald Marleaux, and it is quite special indeed
Scott Reeder: “I play left-handed but the bass is strung right-handed, so I can’t just walk into a store and try a bass. Not one!”
The Kyuss, Obsessed, and Fireball Ministry bassist, soundtrack composer, studio owner and icon on a career less ordinary
Darkglass Microtubes X Ultra review
Darkglass's latest tricked-out bass pedal is another multi-functional unit that's built to rock
Trickfish Bullhead 1K Amp and TF-112 Cabinet review
Trickfish is a new kid on the bass amp block but it’s already making serious waves
Ida Nielsen: "Prince always pushed us to be better - now I want to make sure I’m the best musician I can be"
Ida Nielsen talks cheap gear, the Purple One, and explains why her phenomenal new album, 02022020, is slap-free
Green Day's Mike Dirnt: “My wife bought me a ’58 Olympic White Fender P-Bass - it eats my friends alive that I play it live”
The icon of the low-end talks songwriting, collecting vintage basses and giving others to good causes
Ibanez Premium SR2405W review
A sensibly priced five-string that delivers a serious punch
Orange Little Bass Thing review
Orange's latest bass amp boasts a readily available thunder that defies its modest physical dimensions
Audient Sono guitar recording interface review
A ‘plug and play’ audio interface for recording and modeling that's simple to use and boasts a built-in tube
Ashdown Studio 8 and Studio 15 Combo review
Take a look at the new Studio range from Ashdown with two smart, affordable bass amps
Fender Vintera '50s Precision Bass review
This vintage-inspired P-Bass from Fender’s Vintera range has the hallmarks of a classic, but does it have the sounds?
Gallien-Krueger Legacy 800 review
A new range of bass amps from GK tap into the history of the company - but will the Legacy 800 rock our world?
Sims Enfield Lionheart Standard Air 4 and 5 review
The UK luthier's top-spec four- and five-string basses rated
