PJ Phillips

Thank you for the time you spent on these Neil, what a great thing to do and share. Kudos 👍

[quote name='bluejay' timestamp='1372369990' post='2125088'] I've got a few photos of her too, with BigJim on bass. I'll eventually get them ready for Flickr too. By the way, PJ, none of us are BC admins, just dedicated forum members Sorry for not saying hi to you in person in the end, I kept meaning to come over to you but never managed. [/quote] No worries, I'm sure we will meet again at some point... I'm there next week (10th), cheers, PJ

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1372332962' post='2124385'] For The Junkyard Dogs, follow the link below. Really nice to meet you PJ, and I loved that Wal. [/quote] I'm there every two weeks (other bass duties permitting) I will bring the fretless one next time. Bring the 5 if you come again. Let me know when you are gigging there or locally too. Here's a picture of the two Wal girls :0) https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=531906146859732&set=pb.268881693162180.-2207520000.1372333116.&type=3&theater

Ahh, Thank You :0)

Haven't been on for a while, my apologies. Will set that right :0) A couple of the BC admins where at the Jam in Greenford last night and being of a certain age, I forgot the names! It's on the tip of my...... No! Anyway, they played a great short set of tunes! Can you help me please? What was the band and who were the bass player and guitarist on stage left (bass player who was playing guitar) Thank You PJ

I think I found the answer. It's a Fender Jazz Special (27-6400) and looks like they only did that model in 1987. I checked the Fender manuals and found it. Thanks for all the help guys PJ

[quote name='Musky' post='801997' date='Apr 10 2010, 06:32 PM']You can't date an E serial MIJ from the serial number alone - 84-87 is as close as you're going to get with just that info. I'm not sure exactly when the Jazz Bass Special came out, but that might cut down the possibilities somewhat. I've got the vague recollection that the contemporary series (which your bass would have been part of - it's got the black headstock and same logo anyway) came out about '86, though I may well be wrong about that. Other than that you've got to strike lucky and get a date in the neck pocket somewhere (which might be in a japanese format). I don't think you can date them from pot codes. Sorry that's a bit vague, but then I'm a bit vague at the best of times. [/quote] I got me Sherlock Magnifying Glass out but no luck unfortunately, you've definitely given me some ideas though now. I didn't know it was called the contemporary series, so that's a great start. Cheers PJ

[quote name='BurritoBass' post='801968' date='Apr 10 2010, 06:08 PM']They are harder to pin down but [url="http://www.fender.com/support/usa_instruments.php"]http://www.fender.com/support/usa_instruments.php[/url][/quote] Thanks BB, Tried that too, the same page came up appreciate the help mate Cheers PJ

[quote name='chris_b' post='801960' date='Apr 10 2010, 06:01 PM']The fender website?[/quote] Hey Chris, thanks for the reply. I tried the Fender site and all I could find was with the E + 6 number serial number it would have been 1984-87. That seems a bit on the vague side :0) What year were you born Mr Phillips? "oooh 1960 something..." Thanks for the post mate Cheers pj

[quote name='Happy Jack' post='762913' date='Mar 3 2010, 02:24 PM']You've ... gulp ... [b][u]banned [/u][/b][i]Mustang Sally[/i]? Omigod. It's the end of civilisation as we know it.[/quote] Next you're gonna say mmmm now let me think... Summer Of 69 Can't Get Enough Hey Joe Freebird? hehehehe... oh hang on ....HI HO SILVER F**kin LINING

BCr's I have just got a Fender Jazz Special (MIJ) The Serial number is E 506231 making it 1984-87 How do I find out exactly which year?... Can't find anything online. Any help would be fantastic, Thanks

[quote name='27 frets' post='721629' date='Jan 22 2010, 08:49 PM']Hi I'd also suggest looking at comments on the Yita Music carbon bows (available on eBay), on the 'recommend me a bow' thread: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=64167"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=64167[/url] I've been well impressed with mine - cost just over £100.[/quote] Thanks 27 frets, and for the link too Cheers pj

[quote name='PedalB' post='721769' date='Jan 22 2010, 11:35 PM']Hi- just come across this thread, first you need to choose between French or German bows ,both have their merits. If you think your going to need to be able produce tremolo and generally have an 'agile' bowing technique then this is easier to do with the french style bow.The German Style allows a greater pressure to be put on the string. Cheap bows are a waste of money weather wooden or carbon fibre its the horse hair and rosin that makes the string sound.[/quote] Thanks for that PedalB Cheers pj

[quote name='subaudio' post='713482' date='Jan 15 2010, 10:29 AM']Hi PJ As far as French and German bows go, the main difference is in the Frog (which holds the hair at the end you hold) a French bow has a smaller frog and is the same as a violin bow and is held between the thumb and fingers, a German bow's frog is much larger and is held with two fingers inside the Frog Images taken from [url="http://www.uptonbass.com/Upton-Bass-UB-Workshop-Double-Bass-Bow-FRENCH-GERMAN/"]here[/url][/quote] Two fingers inside the frog. Now I haven't heard that expression for a while Thank you for that subaudio and for the link. It's all new to me and I really appreciate all the help. Thank you pj

Fantastic, thank you very much ...

I have a Yamaha EUB and would like to start using a bow. I don't know much about them apart from the French and German Frogs. What's the difference? Wood or Carbon? The carbon ones seem reasonably priced and I guess won't warp. Would a carbon one be ok with an EUB? Finally, Can anyone recommend a basic but decent Double bass (The 'Fender Squier' of double basses would be fine). Thanks in advance BCers PJ

Playing some Rock Classics at The John Bull (JB Bar & Grill), Chiswick this Sat... 9th Jan With Doogie White (Rainbow, Malmsteen, Cornerstone) - Vocals Bill Liesegang (Nina Hagen, Xero etc.) - Guitar Benjamin Reid Franklin III (Praying Mantis, John Lawson band etc.) - Drums Yours Truly on Bass and vocals plus Special Guests. Bring it on... NUMBER 11... 590 Chiswick High Road, London,W4 5RP (Opposite Gunnersbury tube). Kick Off 20:30 [url="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=262465719179&ref=mf"]Barnstormers Gig Facebook link[/url] If your local, please come along, cheers pj

Good luck with the band. If no one wants to take charge then YOU should do it. Invest in some backline and lights (see Thomann for great deals). Then take 10-15% off the gig fees to pay for the equipment until you get your money back. That's pretty normal for anyone starting up a band. Tell the other members and see if they are happy with it. For making the initial investment you will end up with your own PA and lights. I have done it and have played in many bands that have done it that way too. On a lighter note.... The worst songs are always the winners unfortunately. Try these (sorry all musos past and present) Mustang Sally (Ouch) Brown Eyed Girl I Will Survive YMCA 500 Miles Delilah Walking On Sunshine and (God forgive me).....Dancing Queen I feel dirty now... but believe me, they work pj

[quote name='artisan' post='389495' date='Jan 23 2009, 12:27 PM']i can't slap to save my life but i can't stand that style anyway (no offence to anybody intended) so thats a no no,but i've noticed all the shop assistants in the world think they're slap masters.so i'll play pretty much whatever comes to mind,altough i nearly always play "Phantom of the Opera" at some point. when i tried my deluxe p bass i lost a whole hour,i've no idea what i was playing but i walked out of the shop a grand lighter but with the best bass i ever played.[/quote] hehehehehe Maybe you were hypnotised by 'slap bass' or the assistant saying "look into my eyes, not around the eyes...." I did the same thing when I bought my POD XT Live.... Lost an hour and walked out with a cardboard box under my arm and feeling slightly bewildered. They put something in the coffee :0) I love the POD though so it was money well spent.

[quote name='molan' post='389192' date='Jan 23 2009, 12:30 AM']I was in a bass shop recently & trying a few different basses and going through some very simple patterns from songs I play in my functions band to try and hear how a bass might fit into my personal live gigging situation plus a few riffs I sometimes stumble over to get a good 'feel' for playability of each bass. Then a, much younger, bass player came in and chose a relatively stock Fender to try. He then proceeded to slap, pop & tap non-stop for about 15 minutes. He obviously had talent but most of what he was playing would never be used in a band situation. I don't have a problem with anyone giving something a good work out but the thing that surprised me was that he then said he was going to buy the only bass he'd tried purely on the basis of his widdle-fest. Am I alone in trying to play simple practical stuff I actually use when trying a bass in a shop environment?[/quote] I was guilty of that myself when I first started playing. Thirty years this year!!! I went int the Bass Place (later The Bass Centre) in Wapping for weeks trying the basses and then homing in on the one I wanted. So I imagine the young bass player you saw probably did the same? It was the Status Series II for me. I would always go in and play THAT bass until I could afford it. Always relieved it was still there and then when I had the money changing my mind and having a custom one made (It took THREE MONTHS to be delivered). I loved that shop although it must have been a nightmare for Barry (Moorhouse - The owner) in those days. Poor Barry... Ten 'Mark Kings' all at the same time. Especially Saturdays! You could hear it down the road ] I remember a sign being put up saying No 'Love Games' or 'School Days' (The Stanley Classic) - But it was a great way to learn. If a good bass player came in for a coffee and bit of show boating, everyone would stop and gather around and ask questions. This was before the bass school upstairs and was priceless for me. I never shopped anywhere else. I wisely grew out of the 'triplet fest' style of playing and people started employing me. I still love going into shops and hearing young players, head down 'rat-a-slap-tat' but still checking to see if anyones listening :0) It's all part of the learning curve. Thanks for the posting, brought back some very happy memories... Cheers PJ

Hi Hat side without a doubt on smaller gigs. Just to keep an eye on the kick drum and hear the hi-hats if the sound is sh*t. Doesn't matter on bigger gigs as they tend to like being up in the air surrounded by mics and extra drummery for some reason. But at least I can get a good drum mix through the fold-back. Playing with a drummer behind a big perspex sheet is the worst! Unless you have a full kit mix in your fold-back/in-ears. ie NEVER

[quote name='Huge Hands' post='384438' date='Jan 18 2009, 10:13 PM']I'm with you on that one.[/quote] Me too! I met him once at Elstree Studios playing pool in the bar. A few beers were had (considering we were all there miming). Another 'wasted' Wednesday afternoon ;0) pj

[quote name='Alun' post='385322' date='Jan 19 2009, 08:11 PM']Another underrated player - Muzz Skillings from Living Colour. Was overshadowed a bit when Doug Wimbish replaced him but some of the playing on Time's Up is scary.[/quote] Oh Yes another f**kin awesome player. Apparently he's a fire-fighter now. I read it but don't know how true it is. pj

[quote name='YouMa' post='384449' date='Jan 18 2009, 10:24 PM']Dave peacock chas n dave.[/quote] NAH YER TAORKIN-A Great bass player Also just watched the Del Amitri link. That Justin Currie can sing can't he? Great band. Cheers BCers pj

hehehehe.... great topic. I can't teach young students anymore for that exact reason. It was really frustrating when they came back the following week and the 'homework' was still under the bass in the case where it was put a week before. "What's this string called"? - "The top one"? :0P I even went as far as de-tuning the G and A strings after the lesson only to find the bass still out of tune the following week. It was a waste of the parents money and I told them. That was 14 years ago! Little B**tards. All they wanted to do was play 'Love Games' and 'Almost There' - Anyway, I am happy now and the treatment and therapy have paid off. First bass: 'Kay' Rickenbacker Copy (with warped neck) From: A great little shop in Camberwell, London can't remember the name. (11th October 1979) Cost: £52 (with new set of strings - Rotosound Swing Bass) - Still use them and love them. Today: £205.40