"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 2012
"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."
THE BASS CENTRE STORY
Mike Brooks & Joel McIver • Bass Guitar Magazine • March 2017
Celebrating the launch of the revised and updated 3rd edition of the Bass Book Bass Centre founder Barry Moorhouse and veteran music industry pundit Tony Bacon tell the story behind the seminal work.
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."
ASHBORY BASS
The Bass Centre Ashbory Bass
Joel McIver • Bass Player Magazine • July 2021
"I had so much fun with the Ashbory that I hate to give it back... Try one if you can: the instrument has huge charm."
The Bass Centre's revival of the amazing silicon-stringed Ashbory was also featured in the 'Best Basses under £500' category in Bass Player's 2021 'Gear of the Year' round-up.
NS DESIGN
CR5 Radius Bass
Steve Cook • Premier Guitar • September 201
"A blend of elegant form and practical purpose, with an array of dizzyingly meticulous details... Ridiculously well-made & engineered, it resembles a work of art."
CR5 Radius Bass
Cia Gould • Bass Gear Magazine • December 2013
"A really cool looking bass with great lines that mixes classic with more futuristic styling... A perfectly well balanced instrument that is meticulously put together."
CR5 Radius Bass
Gareth Morgan • Guitar & Bass Magazine • April 2014
"NS took plenty of time putting the CR5 together and not a single millisecond has been wasted... it is a wonderful instrument that manages to look cooler than a headless bass has any right to."
Gear Of The Year 2014
"Still head of the class" In G&B's annual round-up of the year's best new instruments, the game changing CR5 Radius Bass saw off some stiff competition to be crowned winner in the BEST BASS OVER £1,000 category.
CR5 Radius Bass
Todd Urban • Bass Musician Magazine • May 2014
"The Radius bass stands out as an instrument that not only offers innovation in terms of ergonomics, but also provides sonic advancements that take tone to a new level."
CR5 Radius Bass
John McVarish • Harmony Central • May 2014
"Pure elegance... looked and sounded fantastic... low B rings true & long with excellent definition... tuning is super precise... can happily play all night in comfort and style."
CR5 Radius Bass
Ed Friedland • Bass Player Magazine • June 2014
"Once again, NS Design brings something new to the table with the ultra-cool Radius. The build quality is excellent, the design is forward-leaning yet traditionally rooted, and it’s a pleasure to play."
CR5 Radius Bass
Scott Kahn & Joseph Dubbiosi • Music Players • April 2015
"Nothing short of gorgeous... the Radius has outstanding playability with sumptuous comfort... an exceptional instrument with boutique build quality, pristine tone and modern appointments."
CR5 Radius Bass
Killian Duarte • Bass Musician Magazine • April 2016
"With a sleek ergonomic design and innovative piezo/magnetic pickups, the Radius provides the comforts of a headless bass with a much needed upgrade in electronic flexibility." VIDEO REVIEW
WAV4 Radius Bass
Kel Pilshaw • Music Players • September 2016
"With such great workmanship throughout, effortless playability, pioneering features, and a great sound, you would be hard pressed to find a comparable instrument at this price."
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