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    Hi - I'm putting my Phil Jones Flightcase up for sale. If you don't know PJB stuff, the combos are really compact & use multiple 5" drivers that have a surprising amount of bottom end for their size. Tech specs from the [url="http://www.philjonespuresound.com/products/?id=10"]PJB site[/url] are: - Model - Flightcase BG-150 Type - Lightweight bass combo,150W output,1CH,5 band EQ,limiter,upward & front facing speakers x 4,Active/passive input,headphone out,DI out,pre-amp out Size - 13.6 x 12.6 x 15.75 inch (H x W x D) Power output - 150W Speakers - 4 x PJB NeoPower Type A Net Weight - 24 lbs / 11 kg Volts - 100 to 240V AC It's in really good condition (I bought it on here & have only used it in the house) & comes with the original box, manual + amp cover. I can't upload pics for some reason at the mo, but I can send you some by e-mail if you're interested. I'm looking for [color=#0000ff][b]£375 posted[/b][/color] - they are [url="http://www.gak.co.uk/en/phil-jones-bass-flightcase-bg-150/30626"]currently £595 new at GAK[/url]. Here's a review by Ed Friedland - love the double bass bit at the end: - [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=or-tKELedDo[/media] Cheers, B.
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    [quote name='billyapple' timestamp='1318154229' post='1398514'] I think the Logo looks kinda cool, in a retro-Space 1999 way. [/quote] Do have to say the logo is the best bit!
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    [quote name='Mr H' timestamp='1318158652' post='1398576'] Ezzackly. It's a handsome beast, eh? [/quote]
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    [quote name='Mr H' timestamp='1318094045' post='1398080'] Satellite guitars and basses were sold in the Kays catalogue (others too? - probably) in the late 70s/early 80s. I have one from there/then with a 24" scale-length. Still works - I just checked. It's not quite as grimy as that P in the OP, and there's nothing left to say where it was made. Should such short-scale basses be tuned as normal I wonder? Maybe it would respond well to being tuned an octave higher... [/quote] Is it like [url="http://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/vintage-satellite-bass-guitar-shortscale/86924700"]this one[/url]? My mate brought one of these round my house & now refuses to take it back! It was pretty much impossible to use as a bass, so I put guitar strings on it - better, but still terrible. I was going to take it down the charity shop, but think I'd never have kept playing if this was my first bass - don't want some poor beginner being saddled with it! B.
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    Sounds great - should get some interest in the For Sale section
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    Blame Muse...
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    [quote name='hillbilly deluxe' timestamp='1317574740' post='1391916'] The for sale bit on here ? [/quote] Snap!
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    [quote name='Cammey' timestamp='1317574106' post='1391904'] Oh great many thanks. The condition is quite good actually couple of minor marks here and there. Any idea where the best place to advertise it is? EBAY? [/quote] Why not sell it on here? Prices may be a bit lower than eBay, but once you knock the fees off there's not really much difference... B.
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    A few of mine: -[list] [*]Marco Nelson - He played on the Young Disciples' Road To Freedom album (Apparently Nothin' was the big hit) & most of Paul Weller's Wild Wood - lovely rounded boomy tone. Not sure he's done anything for a while. [*]Chris Hillman (The Byrds) - Some amazing lines going on under all the jangle. [*]Billy 'Bass' Nelson - Played with George Clinton early on & apparently came up with the word 'Funkadelic'! [*]Bill Laswell - More known as a producer, but a really solid dubby bassist [/list] B.
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    [quote name='muttley' timestamp='1317329503' post='1389671'] I've noticed eBay prices seem quite healthy. Not having ever played one, what are they like for neck dive? The body shape doesn't look like it lends itself to good balance... [/quote] They don't really have neck dive, but the balance takes some getting used to if you're used to Fenders. Definitely a great-sounding bass for the cash though... B.
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    [quote name='merello' timestamp='1317236848' post='1388568'] And the best question is...are Fender now making copies of Squiers? [/quote] Certainly looks that way to me - similar stuff going on with the 'Pawn Shop' guitars based on the Squier '51. Not too sure about these - the Tele looks like a '70s Jap copy with the big bridge pickup... B.
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    [quote name='nottswarwick' timestamp='1317159346' post='1387594'] I don't mean them, the other lof kind of laid back melodious hip hop ish [/quote] Yeah, really enjoyed that one myself. Definitely one of the most consistent Laters for a while...
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    [quote name='nottswarwick' timestamp='1317159089' post='1387587'] And that outfit with 2 drummers were great [/quote] Wasn't that the singer from Crowded House?
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    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H73KDjmL2TY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRUK59NOjRM
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    [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGxSDOOZPPA[/media] [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDi-Pph6UK4[/media]
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    A few of my faves: - [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdorgC9qUkI[/media] [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6h5yQVkntA[/media]
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    [quote name='Rumple' timestamp='1316878439' post='1383991'] +1 Get Howard (Bass Doc) to make you one. [/quote] +1 here too - his plates are great! B.
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    [quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1316806605' post='1383308'] Do you have a brother in Aberdeen? Because you use the same avatar... [/quote] Well spotted! We probably both nicked it from the same place
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    [quote name='Monckyman' timestamp='1316785618' post='1382885'] Wobble firmly cemented in me the credos that Less is indeed Best when playing bass and it`s still my mantra now. [/quote] Totally agree - seen him live a few times & he can stick on a simple riff for ages without losing your interest. His book is well worth a read too... Cheers, B.
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    Bought some strings from Batfastard in a postal deal. Great guy to deal with - everything went smoothly & a well-wrapped package arrived right on time. Cheers! B.
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    Went over to the Gallery on a recent trip to London. Unfortunately I had the same experience as the OP & I purposely didn't go near anything more expensive than a Squier. I nearly pulled the trigger on some mail order stuff in the past & I'm not sure I would now after my experience. If there are loads of timewasters through then it might be worth considering becoming a 100% appointment only store - it nearly is anyway with the shutters down & buzzer access... Cheers, B.
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    [url="http://www.andertons.co.uk/electric-basses/pid21948/cid682/fender-jaguar-bass-in-cobalt-blue-metallic.asp"]http://www.andertons.co.uk/electric-basses...ue-metallic.asp[/url] Looks good! B.
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    Had a trip to London a few weeks ago & had a very similar experience in Denmark Street. Loads of staff looking down their noses at potential customers & vast numbers of tatty overpriced instruments. It's a real shame as it used to be a real treat to go & check out gear that you just couldn't get your hands on up North. Mind you, I also went to the Gallery - the guy in the shop was extremely frosty to say the least & I didn't ask to try anything more expensive than a Squier! Is it a London thing? The shops up in Newcastle may be small, but have friendly staff that are really helpful... Cheers, B.
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    Thanks for the positive words. Funny the top horn gets a mention - I thought it was a bit pointy at first, but now I think it looks a lot more in proportion than a Jag, which can be a bit 'stubby'. Helps with the balance too... Cheers, B.
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    [quote name='The Bass Doc' post='1341517' date='Aug 16 2011, 09:28 AM']Cheers Ben. Good piccies. I particularly like the body shot where you appear in the reflection of all three knobs. Trust it's settling in OK and presumably you're as happy as a man with three knobs. [/quote] It's settling in just fine - think I'm as happy as a man with four! Cheers, B.
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