The Phil Jones BG-80 Double Four Plus 90W Bass Combo is a Phil Jones amplifier, currently around $599.99. Close alternatives include the Phil Jones BG-75 Double Four Bass Combo and the Phil Jones BE-17 Bass Engine 70W 1x7 Bass Combo. It pairs well with the Ashdown Geezer Butler Signature and the Greer Black Mountain.
Phil Jones BG-80 Double Four Plus 90W Bass Combo
Phil Jones · amplifier
The Phil Jones Bass BG-80 Double Four Plus is a 90-watt bass combo from the Double Four line, PJB's smallest family of amplifiers. It uses the company's small-driver approach, which produces faster transient response and clearer midrange than conventional bass cabinets, in a very compact enclosure. At 90 watts it has more output than the original Double Four while keeping the format that makes the line distinctive, aimed at practice, rehearsal and small venue use. It suits bassists who want articulate amplification in the most portable form available, particularly upright, fretless and acoustic players.
What stands out
“A clean, articulate, full-range bass voice with detailed lows, present mids, and crisp highs, the array of fast 5-inch drivers giving exceptional clarity and even response”
— from the reviews
“At 90 watts it has more output than the original Double Four while keeping the format that makes the line distinctive, aimed at practice, rehearsal and small venue use”
— from the listing
“it suits bassists who want articulate amplification in the most portable form available”
— from the listing
“It flatters upright, fretless, and modern bass and excels in jazz, fusion, and studio settings”
— from the reviews
“For hi-fi bass reproduction, the Double Four Plus is outstanding”
— from the reviews
- clarity
- articulate
- rehearsal
- practice
- bass
- midrange
- mids
- usable sound
Good for
- Busking
- Practice
Price updated Oct 24, 2026
Genres the Phil Jones BG-80 Double Four Plus 90W Bass Combo is commonly used in
- Jazz
- Acoustic
- Rock
- Jazz Fusion
cited
Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Smooth Jazz
cited
Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Pedals that stack with the Phil Jones BG-80 Double Four Plus 90W Bass Combo
Ashdown Geezer Butler Signature
Ashdown
20% matchclean platform takes the driveA clean, high-headroom stage takes on dirt it can't generate by itself. (transparent → low gain)
Into a transparent tone, Ashdown Geezer Butler Signature brings a pull toward low gain that's missing
Goes in front of the amp
Greer Black Mountain
Greer
19% matchgain stackingStacks two gain stages for more saturation than either produces alone. (mid-forward → fuzzy)
Run mid-forward into Greer Black Mountain for more fuzzy on top
Goes in front of the amp
Walrus Audio Eons
Walrus Audio
19% matchgain stackingStacks two gain stages for more saturation than either produces alone. (mid-forward → fuzzy)
Run mid-forward into Walrus Audio Eons for more fuzzy on top
Goes in front of the amp
MXR ZW90 Wylde Phase
MXR
12% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Run MXR ZW90 Wylde Phase after Phil Jones BG-80 Double Four Plus 90W Bass Combo in the signal chain, clear of Phil Jones BG-80 Double Four Plus 90W Bass Combo's own gain stage
Goes in front of the amp
Wren and Cuff Gold Comp
Wren And Cuff
8% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain.
Phil Jones BG-80 Double Four Plus 90W Bass Combo's own transparent character is the real reason this is worth trying
Goes in front of the amp
Boss DD-2 Digital Delay
Boss
6% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Keep Boss DD-2 Digital Delay in Phil Jones BG-80 Double Four Plus 90W Bass Combo's effects loop, clear of Phil Jones BG-80 Double Four Plus 90W Bass Combo's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Sits in the amp's effects loop
Meris LVX Delay
Meris
5% matchKeep Meris LVX Delay in Phil Jones BG-80 Double Four Plus 90W Bass Combo's effects loop, clear of Phil Jones BG-80 Double Four Plus 90W Bass Combo's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Sits in the amp's effects loop
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2
Dr Scientist
tonal matchGoes in front of the amp
Run mid-forward into Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2 for more fuzzy on top
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Phil Jones BG-80 Double Four Plus 90W Bass Combo?+
The closest matches in character are the Phil Jones BG-75 Double Four Bass Combo, the Phil Jones BE-17 Bass Engine 70W 1x7 Bass Combo, the Ampeg BA- 115 V2. Budget picks: Vox VX50 BA, Blackstar Unity Bass U60, Blackstar BASSU120 Unity 120-Watt Bass Amplifier. Boutique upgrades: Phil Jones BG-400 Suitcase Compact Bass Combo, Phil Jones BG-450 Compact Plus 300W 4x5 Bass Combo, Phil Jones BG-120 Bass Cub Pro 120W 2x5 Bass Combo.
What pairs well with the Phil Jones BG-80 Double Four Plus 90W Bass Combo?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Ashdown Geezer Butler Signature, Greer Black Mountain, Walrus Audio Eons — Into a transparent tone, Ashdown Geezer Butler Signature brings a pull toward low gain that's missing.
How much does the Phil Jones BG-80 Double Four Plus 90W Bass Combo cost?+
Around $599.99 (live listing price, updated Oct 24, 2026).
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