BASS COLLECTION
Jive Bass / Power Bass
Jazzwise Magazine • March 2011
"These brilliant instruments are a steal at this price point... in fact it's hard to think of any bass range that offers so much quality for so little money."
Jive Bass / Power Bass
Gareth Morgan • Guitar & Bass Magazine • July 2010
"Classy and impressively accurate takes on two classic templates (with) authentic sounds & an excellent level of build quality"
In G&B's annual round-up of the year's most impressive gear, Bass Collection swept the board in the "BEST BASS GUITAR UNDER £1,000" category, with the Jive Bass crowned the winner and the single pickup Power Bass in second place.
Jive Bass
Dan Veall • Guitar Interactive • December 2013
"The attention to detail is welcome, not only in the feel of the neck profile but also in that this instrument is nicely balanced and surprisingly lightweight. A very good bass for not a lot of money."
Speakeasy Pro 4
Gareth Morgan • Guitar & Bass Magazine • February 2014
"A well put-together & handsome-looking bass... it’s fair to say that its modern good looks and fine playability make it an instrument that many will be happy to pay a little extra for."
Speakeasy
Ian Glasper • Bass Guitar Magazine • October 2014
"Exceptionally well built and finished for the price tag – a joy to play... small and perfectly formed, these guitars are easy on both the eye and the ear"
Bespoke Jive Bass
Joe Hubbard Bass Videos • April 2017
"Lightweight, resonant and extremely versatile... I really love this instrument and I’d recommend it to anybody looking for that classic J-Bass design at a super-affordable price point."
BRITISH BASS MASTERS
The Guy Pratt Betsy Bass
Mike Brooks • Bass Guitar Magazine • February 2020
"An absolute joy to play... a cool finish, playability and comfort by the bucketload, and a tonal performance that out-boxes many a bass at double the price. The Bass Centre have a winner on their hands."
The Bruce Thomas Profile Bass
Joel McIver • Bass Guitar Magazine • January 2016
GEAR OF THE YEAR 2016 — BEST FRETTED BASS UNDER £500
"Bravo, chaps... a wonderful bass that you will not want to stop playing. And all for £495? A great F*nder alternative... Snap one up if you can."
The Bass Centre Wyman Bass
Gareth Morgan • Guitar & Bass Magazine • September 2011
"An excellent mix of passive tones... if you're looking for a bass that's a little different, the Wyman is a welcome new contender."
The Bass Centre Wyman Bass
Roger Newell • Guitarist Magazine • December 2012
"Pros: Compact & lightweight, super fat.
Cons: Provided you like the small proportions, there's nothing to dislike!"
The Bass Centre Wyman Bass
Ken Sanders Bass • Guitar Magazine • July 2015
"A great Fender-ish vintage rock 'n' roll tone which will sit perfectly in any blues trio... it continues the company’s tradition for quality basses at affordable prices."
The Brian May Bass
Roger Newell • Guitarist Magazine • September 2012
"Well styled and nicely built... If you want something off the beaten track this has a great deal to offer... delightful to play, with its own character and sounds - recommended."
The Brian May Bass
Gareth Morgan • Guitar & Bass Magazine • August 2014
"A fine-looking beast with a heap of '60s flavour which harks back to wilder times. The basic sound is excellent; nice & fat with growling lows & an overall feeling of controlled aggression."