fretmeister Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 http://stores.soundislandmusic.com/phil-jones-bass-d-400/ His Facebook feed is going on about power section welly and having the most balls of the D amps. We shall see! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted September 12, 2015 Author Share Posted September 12, 2015 PJB has just told me there is NO FAN! Now I'm excited! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musashimonkey Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 Wow, I'll be following this very closely. There may well be a GK MB800 in the classifieds when this comes out! 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naetharu Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 Out of interest, what's the deal with the mids on the EQ here - odd that it's only for cutting them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musashimonkey Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 [quote name='Naetharu' timestamp='1442145719' post='2864637'] Out of interest, what's the deal with the mids on the EQ here - odd that it's only for cutting them? [/quote] Good spot. I guess if you play with the overall volume and boost and cut bass and treble you should be able to get everything you would want... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 I'd be very surprised if PJB didn't join the 'market'.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted September 13, 2015 Author Share Posted September 13, 2015 [quote name='Naetharu' timestamp='1442145719' post='2864637'] Out of interest, what's the deal with the mids on the EQ here - odd that it's only for cutting them? [/quote] A lot do that without telling you! Or at least the 12 O clock position is not flat but already reduced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musashimonkey Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 [quote name='fretmeister' timestamp='1442149317' post='2864671'] A lot do that without telling you! Or at least the 12 O clock position is not flat but already reduced. [/quote] ^^ yep, true story ^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 My interest is elsewhere, but the gift wrapping option nearly swung me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambient Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 I have one of his tiny combos, it's a pretty amazing amp. I saw the new head on Facebook the other day, it does look interesting, I'll be in the market for a larger amp in a few weeks or so for a function band that I've joined. I was thinking of one of his bigger combos, but maybe a head and one of his cabs instead ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanAxe Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 [quote name='Naetharu' timestamp='1442145719' post='2864637'] Out of interest, what's the deal with the mids on the EQ here - odd that it's only for cutting them? [/quote] [quote name='fretmeister' timestamp='1442149317' post='2864671'] A lot do that without telling you! Or at least the 12 O clock position is not flat but already reduced. [/quote] The mid control on the Demeter is passive, i.e. cut only. I generally run it at 3 o'clock, which should equate to a slight cut but sounds right to me. I expect it has a lot to do with what the treble and bass controls are getting up to at the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 I'm a big fan of PJB kit, and of Class D heads. Have to say that, other than a styling exercise, this doesn't do much for me. My first Class D was the Eden WTX350, maybe eight years ago, and that looks (on paper) to be a match for this PJB unit. Not sure why this very expensive head would be preferred to a GK or Markbass or etc. etc. etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musashimonkey Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 Yeah, I see what you mean, not exactly ground breaking. Hopefully the tone will make up for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted September 14, 2015 Author Share Posted September 14, 2015 [quote name='JapanAxe' timestamp='1442180986' post='2865017'] The mid control on the Demeter is passive, i.e. cut only. I generally run it at 3 o'clock, which should equate to a slight cut but sounds right to me. I expect it has a lot to do with what the treble and bass controls are getting up to at the same time. [/quote] On My Demeter I tend to have the mids at about 10 o clock and the treble at 9. And in 'dark' mode. But then again my basses are quite bright and have steel rounds on most of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 [quote name='fretmeister' timestamp='1442233702' post='2865317'] On My Demeter I tend to have the mids at about 10 o clock and the treble at 9. And in 'dark' mode. But then again my basses are quite bright and have steel rounds on most of them. [/quote] I'll check mine...but I started with them all quite pronounced except the bass which was on about 10...and I've backed them all off now.. I like this. It is subtle but works. First time out with the D and I got lots of nice comments which was nice..altho I think fine tweaking is still in order. Basically the amp is classy so things can only get 'better', IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOSCOWBASS Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 [attachment=200807:11942073_10203438417081313_3640191157277326909_o.jpg]Could that be an old photo? Phil's latest pics of that amp show low and high mid controls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted September 16, 2015 Author Share Posted September 16, 2015 NEw facebook pic today With some sales patter: "[color=#141823][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=3]PJB D400 - Digital Bass Amplifier[/size][/font][/color] [color=#141823][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=3]Weight: 2.9 pounds[/size][/font][/color] [color=#141823][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=3]Power: more than 400 watts RMS into 4 ohms.[/size][/font][/color] [color=#141823][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=3]This amp has more tone and better built (with the best quality components available) than any other bass amp in its class. I promise no other brand bass amp of this power will even come close to its sound.[/size][/font][/color] [color=#141823][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=3]Available: December 2015. Price TBA."[/size][/font][/color] [color=#141823][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=3]In the discussion PJB claims that it will replace a Mesa 400+[/size][/font][/color] [color=#141823][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=3]Bold claims indeed....[/size][/font][/color] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Looks quite funky... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musashimonkey Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 I like it. Hope it's nice and loud! 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus27 Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 Will be interested in testing this out along with a compact C4 to replace my Reidmar and Classic 112. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dincz Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 [quote name='fretmeister' timestamp='1442414494' post='2866798'] [color=#141823][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=3]PJB D400 - [i][b]Digital[/b][/i] Bass Amplifier[/size][/font][/color] [color=#141823][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=3]Power: more than 400 watts [i][b]RMS[/b][/i] into 4 ohms.[/size][/font][/color] [color=#141823][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=3]Bold claims indeed....[/size][/font][/color] [/quote] Indeed. A pity about the blurb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 [quote name='fretmeister' timestamp='1442414494' post='2866798'] [color=#141823][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=3]In the discussion PJB claims that it will replace a Mesa 400+[/size][/font][/color] [/quote] I used to run a Boogie head. I was thrilled when I got something lighter. But it was never a like for like replacement. Talk about putting pressure on your own product! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 I wonder if the power section is one of the usual ICE modules everyone else uses at the moment..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No lust in Jazz Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 I'm a recent convert to PJB stuff - I think that their gear and importantly, the sound from it is excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 I've only just seen this one, and I'm not in the market for the head, but I particularly liked the cla[size=4]im "[color=#141823][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]This amp has more tone...than any other bass amp in its class." [/font][/color][/size] [size=4][color=#141823][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]More tone? That's what we need! Not happy with your tone? You need more of it! [/font][/color][/size] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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