The Phil Jones Bass Compact Plus BG-450 is a Phil Jones amplifier, currently around $1199. Close alternatives include the Randall RB100 and the Peavey Max 300. It pairs well with the Ashdown Geezer Butler Signature and the ProCo RAT 2.
Phil Jones Bass Compact Plus BG-450
Phil Jones · amplifier
The Phil Jones Bass Compact Plus (BG-450) is a 300-watt, 4x5-inch bass combo amplifier, the larger, more powerful sibling to the smaller BG-120B Cub Pro combo, using four 5-inch drivers instead of two for increased output and low-end headroom while retaining Phil Jones's characteristic full-range clarity. This Red finish is a distinctive colorway option, aimed at bassists needing more power than the entry-level combos while keeping the multi-driver design philosophy that defines the brand.
What stands out
“This Red finish is a distinctive colorway option, aimed at bassists needing more power than the entry-level combos while keeping the multi-driver design philosophy that defines the brand”
— from the listing
“Primary use case is gigging bassists wanting genuine 300-watt headroom with Phil Jones's signature clarity and articulation”
— from the community notes
“s characteristic full-range clarity”
— from the listing
“4x5-inch driver configuration at 300 watts represents a genuine step up in output and low-end headroom from the smaller BG-120B and C2 products, while maintaining Phil Jones's full-range design philosophy”
— from the reviews
“Valued as a significantly more powerful option in Phil Jones's combo lineup, scaling up the brand's full-range, multi-driver approach for players needing real stage volume”
— from the community notes
- headroom
- full
- low end
- clarity
- gigging
- articulation
- stage
- brand
Good for
- Live
- Studio
Price updated Oct 23, 2026
Genres the Phil Jones Bass Compact Plus BG-450 is commonly used in
- Jazz
- Rock
- Acoustic
Pedals that stack with the Phil Jones Bass Compact Plus BG-450
Ashdown Geezer Butler Signature
Ashdown
35% matchclean platform takes the driveA clean, high-headroom stage takes on dirt it can't generate by itself. (high headroom → low gain)
The BG-450's clear, articulate headroom gives the Geezer Butler's doom-voiced bass distortion a defined amp platform.
Goes in front of the amp
ProCo RAT 2
Proco
35% matchclean platform takes the driveA clean, high-headroom stage takes on dirt it can't generate by itself. (high headroom → low gain)
The BG-450's clear, articulate headroom gives the RAT 2's bright, cutting distortion a defined amp voice to push into.
Goes in front of the amp
Ibanez Tube Screamer
Ibanez
34% matchclean platform takes the driveA clean, high-headroom stage takes on dirt it can't generate by itself. (high headroom → mid-forward)
Push the BG-450's clear, articulate headroom with the Screamer's mid-forward boost and the definition holds up.
Goes in front of the amp
Ashdown James LoMenzo Mega Drive
Ashdown
20% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (thin → full)
Phil Jones Bass Compact Plus BG-450 leans toward high headroom, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Goes in front of the amp
MXR Dyna Comp
MXR
19% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain.
The BG-450's clear, articulate headroom is a lot easier to control once the Dyna Comp's squash is running ahead of it.
Goes in front of the amp
Boss BF-2 Flanger
Boss
18% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
The BF-2's lush, natural flanging follows the BG-450's clear, articulate headroom for defined swirling motion.
Goes in front of the amp
Tech 21 Bass Boost Fuzz Metallic Analog Bass
Tech 21
12% matchPhil Jones Bass Compact Plus BG-450 leans toward high headroom, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Goes in front of the amp
Electro-Harmonix Steel Leather Attack Expander
Electro-Harmonix
11% matchWhat Phil Jones Bass Compact Plus BG-450 brings here leans toward high headroom — that's worth building a pairing around
Goes in front of the amp
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Cheaper alternatives
Laney Richter RB4 Bass Combo
Laney
56% similarityShared character: gig, headroom, full
Blackstar Unity Bass U500
Blackstar
52% similarityShared character: headroom, clarity, full
Phil Jones Bass Compact 8 Cabinet
Phil Jones
51% similarityShared character: brand, gig, clarity
Peavey MAX 250 250W 1x15 Bass Combo
Peavey
49% similarityShared character: gig, headroom, full
Blackstar BASSU120 Unity 120-Watt Bass Amplifier
Blackstar
45% similarityShared character: articulation, gig, headroom
Traynor SB112
Traynor
43% similarityShared character: gig, headroom, stage
Similar character
Randall RB100
Randall
65% similarityShared character: brand, gig, headroom
Peavey Max 300
Peavey
53% similarityShared character: power, gig, headroom
Phil Jones BG-110 Bass Cub II 110W 2x5 Bass Combo
Phil Jones
41% similarityShared character: brand, headroom, clarity
Aguilar AG700 V2
Aguilar
91% similaritysimilar tone character
See all alternatives to the Phil Jones Bass Compact Plus BG-450 (cheaper + boutique) →
Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Phil Jones Bass Compact Plus BG-450?+
The closest matches in character are the Randall RB100, the Peavey Max 300, the Phil Jones BG-110 Bass Cub II 110W 2x5 Bass Combo. Budget picks: Laney Richter RB4 Bass Combo, Blackstar Unity Bass U500, Phil Jones Bass Compact 8 Cabinet.
What pairs well with the Phil Jones Bass Compact Plus BG-450?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Ashdown Geezer Butler Signature, ProCo RAT 2, Ibanez Tube Screamer — The BG-450's clear, articulate headroom gives the Geezer Butler's doom-voiced bass distortion a defined amp platform..
How much does the Phil Jones Bass Compact Plus BG-450 cost?+
Around $1199 (live listing price, updated Oct 23, 2026).