Phil Jones BE-17 vs Phil Jones BG-120 Bass Cub Pro 120W 2x5 Bass Combo
The Phil Jones BE-17 and the Phil Jones BG-120 Bass Cub Pro 120W 2x5 Bass Combo are both amplifiers sharing transparent. The Phil Jones BE-17 leans full. The Phil Jones BG-120 Bass Cub Pro 120W 2x5 Bass Combo leans tight.
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Blended from circuit-archetype lineage, dynamic feel, tone-signal overlap and tone-vector distance — the tone vector itself is derived from editorial description text, not a measured acoustic signal, so this reflects how similarly the catalog copy describes the two, not a lab measurement. Shown only within a gear class, and only where there's enough evidence to be meaningful.57% — moderately similar
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Genres both listings are associated with.- Rock
- Jazz
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Derived from overlapping tonal signals across both listings.- transparent
Phil Jones BE-17
Phil Jones · amplifier
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Citation/mention fame — how often this gear is cited across artist rigs and gear discussion.$441.60via Reverb
The Phil Jones BE-17, short for Bass Engine 17, is a 70-watt bass combo built around a single 7-inch speaker, part of Phil Jones Bass's signature approach to compact bass amplification that punches well above its small size. Phil Jones built his reputation on proprietary small-driver speaker designs that deliver surprisingly full, articulate low end from cabinets far smaller than traditional bass rigs, aimed at players who need serious tone without the bulk of a standard 1x12 or 1x15 combo. The BE-17 continues that philosophy in an especially compact, portable format suited to practice, small gigs, or as a lightweight backup amp.
The Phil Jones Bass BG-120 Bass Cub Pro is a 120-watt bass combo fitted with the company's five-inch drivers, and delivers up to 240 watts when paired with an extension cabinet. It sits above the Bass Cub II in the range, with a completely redesigned power section giving it substantially more output while retaining the compact format. PJB's approach of using several small drivers rather than one large one produces faster transient response and clearer midrange than conventional bass cabinets, which flatters upright, fretless and acoustic instruments as well as electric bass. It suits bassists in jazz, session and acoustic settings who need clarity and portability together.
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Genres this gear is documented as being used in.- Metal
- full
- tight
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Occasions this gear suits — judged per model, or derived from its wattage, connectivity and category.- Busking
- Practice
- Live
- Live
- Practice
- Studio