I intend no criticism here, but this thread is ostensibly about the Micro 7, not the Double Four ... we have gotten a bit derailed here.
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NEW Phil Jones MICRO 7 Compact Combo!
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All I've seen about the M7 is one Youtube review. It sounds OK. But I'd really like to know if anyone has actually plugged a bass into one...
Four months later and still no hands-on experience with this amp? I’m interested in it mainly for an under-bed bedroom practice amp that meets the wife approval factor (read: unseen), and at under 10” tall, this fits the bill perfectly (short bass combo amps are not an easy find). Yet I can’t find one available anywhere. Vaporware?
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I feel your pain. There is only one place in UK that I could go to try one. And that's two hours plus away by train.
After searching for weeks I finally was able to audition the PJB Micro 7 last week as well as the Session 77, BG 75, BG-100, BG150, BG300, BG400, Briefcase BBC and Briefcase Ultimate BG-200. For my needs, the BG400 and Micro 7 sounded best. I purchased both 
I didn't care much for the BG 75, BG100 or Session 77.
I didn't care much for the BG 75, BG100 or Session 77.
After searching for weeks I finally was able to audition the PJB Micro 7 last week as well as the Session 77, BG 75, BG-100, BG150, BG300, BG400, Briefcase BBC and Briefcase Ultimate BG-200. For my needs, the BG400 and Micro 7 sounded best. I purchased both
Good to hear. I ordered mine without an audition from GuitarCenter over the weekend to take advantage of a Memorial Day coupon. They don't expect to have any in stock for a couple more weeks. Honestly, as long as it makes a decent amount of noise it will serve my specific purpose of a hidden under-bed practice amp. It's the only thing I could find that would fit, aside from the PJB Double-5 (too expensive) and the Blackstar Fly Bass pair, which I bought and returned because I didn't like the fact there was no way to hook the two speakers together.
I think you will love the Micro 7. Has a nice beefy bottom considering its size and definitely more bottom than the Double 5 and the Blackstar.
I don't think there is any such thing as Phil Jones "Double 5"; you must be thinking of the Double Four (BG-75). I happen to own one of those and it is great.
@Ricardo Rodriguez : could you elaborate a bit more on what the differences were from your point of view? And why BG400 and M7 sounded best to you? And can you recall your (subjective) differences between Double Four and M7?For my needs, the BG400 and Micro 7 sounded best. I purchased both
I am ready to pull the trigger on either Double Four or M7. It is really solely for living room use where my Hellborg stack is not accepted by my better half
The smaller the better. And even though M7 comes at a nice price-point it - at least on online marketing material - looks somewhat 'cheap' with its part cloth covering. There is very little to find on the differences between the two otherwise.
@Ricardo Rodriguez : could you elaborate a bit more on what the differences were from your point of view? And why BG400 and M7 sounded best to you? And can you recall your (subjective) differences between Double Four and M7?
I am ready to pull the trigger on either Double Four or M7. It is really solely for living room use where my Hellborg stack is not accepted by my better half
First I will address the "looks somewhat cheap" part. I highly disagree. I love the carpet covering. To me, this is 10 times more durable than the vinyl coverings which rip too easy. As for the tone. Personally I like my tones round and deep and the M7 has that signature and does it well. The BG400 seems like it has a high pass filter applied to the overall tone so its hard to get that roundness out of it however the BG400 is pretty darn loud and keeps up with an entire band easily. I find most of the other PJB models to be too boxy sounding for my taste. Not enough roundness and deepness on the lows. The M7 seems to be the only exception in the PJB bass line.
I'm looking for the lowest volume, highest tonal quality for near-silent at home practice--after bedtime with a newborn and toddler--if that's possible. Otherwise, I have headphones, but wondering if something is possible.
Would the BG-75 (4x2) be able to sound better than the M-7 (7x1)? Open to suggestions.
I like my Double Four BG-75 a lot. Lightweight and sounds good (especially when against a wall).
I disliked practicing with headphones until I got a halfway decent pair of studio headphones. Now, it's really kind of a joy, and my headphones really aren't even that good (I think I paid $25 for them). I don't know what you're using now, but $100 would buy you some pretty nice studio headphones. Sorry, I can't answer the question you actually asked
Agreed. The Double 4 is the best sounding micro combo of all time. Some may disagree but those people are what I refer to as "wrong-headed".
I have one and it works great for exactly the acoustic gigs I intended to use it. Piano bass duo, guitar, violin bass trio, or guitar, sax bass trio. Very important to have a HPD before it, like the F deck, it really makes a difference.
Does anyone how if I can use it with a battery pack, portable power or similar to plug the Micro 7 to? If yes which one? I have a no-power outdoor trio gig soon and I am afraid I will not have a good time without the help of a amp, if it is not to expensive and or complicated I would probably like to explore that option.
Thanks,
Does anyone how if I can use it with a battery pack, portable power or similar to plug the Micro 7 to? If yes which one? I have a no-power outdoor trio gig soon and I am afraid I will not have a good time without the help of a amp, if it is not to expensive and or complicated I would probably like to explore that option.
Thanks,
