Phil Jones Bass Compact Plus BG-450

Get ready for some seriously killer Phil Jones Bass tone with the Compact Plus BG-450 bass combo amp! This 4 x 5-inch, 300-watt bass combo amp doles out the goods courtesy of the latest PJB chrome dome drivers that earned the title of most efficient speakers engineered by PJB to date. A Class D power amplifier and Class A ultra-low noise preamp ensure top-notch sound and power that’ll raise the roof each gig. Its compact body is easily transported from rehearsal hall to gig and packs in tons of much-needed features for the gigging bassist, including a precise 5-band EQ, send/return FX patch, ground-lift switch for combatting hum, and ample connectivity options. These aspects culminate in a combo amp that’s technologically and sonically sound!

Compact with punchy sound

If you’re familiar with the rest of the Phil Jones Bass Compact series then you’ll love the expanded capabilities and precision sonics capable in the Compact Plus BG-450. Rated at 300 watts with its internal PJB speakers, the BG-450 can nevertheless reach 500 watts with an external speaker connected to provide you with maximum power — we recommend pairing it with a C4 or C8 cabinet. Despite its small size, this combo amp boasts an impressive low-end response that’s ready to tackle any bass you can throw at it.

Impressively efficient

At its core, the Compact Plus BG-450 boasts an ultra-high-energy power supply that implements a Class D power amplifier and a Class A preamp. Together, these create a highly efficient system packed with vast dynamic range. The preamp design offers a single channel equipped with a variable gain input to accept both active and passive basses. Plus, the 5-band EQ offers a vast world of culpability, so you can get your tone right in the pocket each performance. A mute switch is also included for quiet moments onstage.

Everything the gigging bassist requires

The Phil Jones Bass Compact Plus BG-450 has everything you need to fully connect during rehearsal and gigs. First, you can blend the send/return FX patch to the direct signal for more tonal experimentation. Next, a 1/8-inch stereo jack lets you connect to the amp for practicing along with your favorite tracks and more. A line input and line output further expand possibilities by opening you up for connection to external preamps and use in slave mode with other amps. Bassists can use the balanced DI out either pre- or post-EQ EQ, while a ground-lift switch ensures no annoying hum. Lastly, when its time to connect another cabinet for bigger sound, the speakON NL4 connections will serve you well for impeccable sound quality time and time again.

Phil Jones Bass: a saga of superior sound

From his first bass, amp, and speaker cabinet builds in 1968 to the founding of multiple internationally acclaimed sound design ventures, London-born Phil Jones has seen it all when it comes to crafting the finest examples of premiere audio performance. Founded in 2002, Phil Jones Bass takes Phil’s love for the 4-string and his drive for sonic refinement and perfection to new heights with the development of top-shelf amplifiers, cabinets, preamps, and more. Equipped to serve bassists with remarkable tone through proprietary technology, equally noteworthy quality, and versatility, PJB products set the bass bar extremely high. Hear the PJB difference for yourself today!