The Phil Jones BE-17 is a Phil Jones amplifier, currently around $449.49. Close alternatives include the Phil Jones BG-75 Double Four Bass Combo and the Aguilar AG700 V2. It pairs well with the Marshall Guv'nor and the Ashdown Geezer Butler Signature.
Phil Jones BE-17
Phil Jones · amplifier
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.
- bass
- practice
- articulate
- punch
- metal
- serious tone
- clarity
- boutique
Good for
- Busking
- Practice
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the Phil Jones BE-17 is commonly used in
- Metal
- Rock
- Jazz
Pedals that stack with the Phil Jones BE-17
Marshall Guv'nor
Marshall
24% matchMarshall Guv'nor's mid-forward fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own
Ashdown Geezer Butler Signature
Ashdown
24% matchInto a transparent tone, Ashdown Geezer Butler Signature brings the low gain it's missing
Carl Martin PlexiTone
Carl Martin
21% matchInto a transparent tone, Carl Martin PlexiTone brings the high gain it's missing
Dunlop MXR M299 Carbon Copy Mini
Dunlop
11% matchInto Phil Jones BE-17, Dunlop MXR M299 Carbon Copy Mini is right at home: it's built around a clean amp's front end — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Boss BF-2 Flanger
Boss
11% matchBoss BF-2 Flanger's analog warmth voice goes after Phil Jones BE-17 in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Phil Jones BE-17's own tight character
Wampler Mini Ego 76 Compressor
Wampler
8% matchWampler Mini Ego 76 Compressor leans toward compressed, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Electro-Harmonix Memory Boy Analog Delay
Electro-Harmonix
6% matchKeep Phil Jones BE-17's tight voice out front: Electro-Harmonix Memory Boy Analog Delay goes in Phil Jones BE-17's effects loop so its modulated voice doesn't muddy it — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Tone City Dry Martini
Tone City
tonal matchInto Phil Jones BE-17, Tone City Dry Martini is right at home: it's built around a clean amp's front end
Cheaper alternatives
Boutique & premium upgrades
Phil Jones BG-100 Bass Cub 2x5 100w Combo
Phil Jones
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93% similaritysimilar tone character
Phil Jones BG-120 Bass Cub Pro 120W 2x5 Bass Combo
Phil Jones
92% similaritysimilar tone character
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Phil Jones BG-75 Double Four Bass Combo
Phil Jones
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Aguilar AG700 V2
Aguilar
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Ampeg BA- 115 V2
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Hartke
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Blackstar BASSU120 Unity 120-Watt Bass Amplifier
Blackstar
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Phil Jones BE-17?+
The closest matches in character are the Phil Jones BG-75 Double Four Bass Combo, the Aguilar AG700 V2, the Ampeg BA- 115 V2. Budget picks: Blackstar Unity Bass U30, Blackstar #Bass U30. Boutique upgrades: Phil Jones BG-100 Bass Cub 2x5 100w Combo, Gallien-Krueger Legacy 112, Gallien-Krueger Legacy 210 Bass Combo.
What pairs well with the Phil Jones BE-17?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Marshall Guv'nor, Ashdown Geezer Butler Signature, Carl Martin PlexiTone — Marshall Guv'nor's mid-forward fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own.
How much does the Phil Jones BE-17 cost?+
Around $449.49 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).
Compare
- vs Phil Jones BG-75 Double Four Bass Combo
- vs Aguilar AG700 V2
- vs Phil Jones BG-100 Bass Cub 2x5 100w Combo