Phil Jones BG-120 Bass Cub Pro 120W 2x5 Bass Combo vs Phil Jones BP-800 Bass Pulse 800W Head
The Phil Jones BG-120 Bass Cub Pro 120W 2x5 Bass Combo and the Phil Jones BP-800 Bass Pulse 800W Head 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.67% — 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
- 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 BP-800 Bass Pulse is an 800-watt bass amplifier head weighing under five pounds, built around a Class A preamp and the company's five-band EQ. The combination of very high output and very low weight is the design's central claim, aimed at players who need substantial power without carrying a traditional heavy head. The Class A preamp stage gives the clarity and midrange detail PJB is known for, and the five-band EQ offers more shaping than the typical three-band bass tone stack. It suits gigging bassists across jazz, session, funk and rock work who want articulate amplification and are carrying their own rig.
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Genres this gear is documented as being used in.- Funk
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Occasions this gear suits — judged per model, or derived from its wattage, connectivity and category.- Live
- Practice
- Studio
- Live