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    Phil Jones in crisis

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    From Facebook:

     

    I never thought I’d have to write this. But after 25 years of loyalty, trust, and building something truly world-class, I owe it to myself—and to everyone who believed in me—to speak the truth.

    I gave my heart, my soul, and my engineering to create what many of you came to know through Phil Jones Bass, Airpulse, and Acoustic Energy. I built it all from the ground up—every design, every driver, every product, with passion and precision.

    Years ago, I even supported my business partner in his U.S. immigration journey. I wrote the letter that helped him secure his green card. I believed in him. I thought we shared the same vision.

    But now—without my consent—that same partner has shut the company down behind my back.
    He is attempting to erase my legacy.
    He has destroyed not just a business, but the livelihoods of good people who stood by us.

    But I will not disappear quietly.

    I am now looking for a new partner or investor—someone who believes in doing things the right way.
    Someone who believes in British sound, innovation, and integrity.

    This isn't just about business.
    It’s about protecting a lifetime of work—and finishing what I started, in the right hands.

    If you know someone who wants to be part of rebuilding something meaningful—contact me directly.
    I still have everything that matters:
    The knowledge, the vision, and the fire to finish this story my way.

    – Phil Jones
    Designer – AE1 | Phil Jones Bass | Airpulse

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    Spector fans!?!

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted

    12 hours ago, Jonesy said:

    As a newb to Spector this could be a silly question, but here goes...

     

    Why do a lot of 4 string models come with PJ pups and then you get to the 5 string of the same model and they have humbuckers?

     

    Until recently, 5 string PJ sets were hard to come by. The new Euro CST series has a 5 PJ set though!

    Of course, in any other Spector 5 - should you wish, you can swap the soapbar humbuckers for Reverse P & J EMGs in soapbar housing.

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    Spector fans!?!

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted

    3 hours ago, SteveXFR said:

     

    I'm probably going to do that. Just need to work out an interesting route for a trip on the motorbike. 

    Tell them that 'Spector bassist Gary' sent you. They'll look after you!

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    Spector fans!?!

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted

    Pulse II is a great entry to Spectorland and THAT tone, especially if you upgrade the preamp.

    If you can afford it and don't mind a slightly thicker neck then a Euro 4LX will get you there straight away. 👍

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    Active Bass Recommendations - Possibly a Spector?

    in Bass Guitars

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    1 minute ago, Jack said:

    I liked my Spector Pulse so much that I recently sold my Spector Euro. Whenever I fancied playing a Spector it was always the Pulse and never the Euro. They really are excellent basses. So too was the Euro mind, just that I liked the P/J over the MM. FWIW I paid £500 for my Pulse in the correct ultra violet and I sold my Euro for £750, so there are Spectors out there in your price range.

     

    You sold a Euro for £750?!?!?!? 🤯

    Active Bass Recommendations - Possibly a Spector?

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted

    To double down on what some others have said re: Spector... 

    The Pulse II is the best bang for your buck, sounding, feeling and playing Spector in your price range, especially if you can get a used one. Keep your eyes open and you should be able to grab a used one at the top of your budget! Otherwise you may be able to get a used Spector Ethos which is also excellent.

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    Gary Tibbs

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    This comedy clip has Gary Tibbs make a guest appearance at the end as Store Manager/Security guard.... (that's him on the right in the video still) ;)

     

     

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    Shipping guitars to the USA...Couriers?

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    20 hours ago, hiram.k.hackenbacker said:

    As @Beedster said, I wouldn’t be in a hurry to sell across the Atlantic again after my most recent experience with UPS.

    I was contacted just last week by a potential buyer for my Spector and after a lot of homework I concluded that it was far too much hassle.

    Funny enough, I spent about an hour wading through all the terms on the DHL site and even spoke to them directly.

    If you are going ahead, the advise I had was to obtain a manufacturers material data safety spec to negate much of the nonsense that US Customs will present you with.

    Maybe get Bass Direct to handle it for you mate....and allow them to take a small cut for their assistance?

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    Gary Tibbs

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Saw Adam & The Ants at the Dominion Theatre in 1981 on the Prince Charming Tour. My 1st big rock gig and he was a huge influence on me wanting to take up bass.... 

    Great player!

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    The future of amps & cabs - stage props only?

    in Amps and Cabs

    Posted

    Simple fact is that in theatres, even more so than clubs & pubs, getting the cleanest, clearest controllable volume is a must. It makes everyone's job so much easier when using IEMs and clean preamp feeds to the desk. All settings can be saved and duplicated each night with just slight adjustments out front on the PA for the room ambience.
    I speak from experience having done an extensive theatre rock show tour myself with amps and then other theatre shows with silent stages/preamps.

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    Who did you see live last?

    in General Discussion

    Posted · Edited by cetera

    Two gigs in the last week or so....

     

    Canadian melodic rockers 'Harem Scarem' turned in a fantastic set at Camden Underworld last Monday. Huge riffs and melodies and probably the most underrated rock guitarist of the last 30 years in Pete Lesperance!

     

    Sunday saw me visiting Hoxton Hall (a quaint old variety venue in East London) for the first time.... to see Yacht Rock kings 'Young Gun Silver Fox' with support from the excellent Joel Sarakula! Wonderful sets of 'west coast' sounds dripping with Fender Rhodes, tight bass grooves with a Doobie bounce... and luscious vocals. Simply fantastic!

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