Phil Jones BG-120 Bass Cub Pro 120W 2x5 Bass Combo vs Phil Jones BG-800 Roadcase 750W 12x5 Bass Combo
The Phil Jones BG-120 Bass Cub Pro 120W 2x5 Bass Combo and the Phil Jones BG-800 Roadcase 750W 12x5 Bass Combo are both amplifiers sharing transparent, tight, mid-forward.
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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.77% — very 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
- tight
- mid-forward
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Citation/mention fame — how often this gear is cited across artist rigs and gear discussion.$869via Reverb
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.
The Phil Jones Bass BG-800 Roadcase is a 750-watt bass combo using twelve five-inch drivers, the largest amplifier in the PJB range. The company's design philosophy is many small drivers rather than a few large ones, which gives faster transient response and clearer midrange than conventional bass cabinets, and the BG-800 applies that at full scale with a driver array and power section built for large stages. The roadcase construction reflects its intended touring use. It suits professional bassists across jazz, session and acoustic work who want the articulation PJB is known for without giving up the output a large venue demands.
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Occasions this gear suits — judged per model, or derived from its wattage, connectivity and category.- Live
- Practice
- Studio
- Live