The Phil Jones Compact 2 (C2 Black) is a Phil Jones amplifier, currently around $334.45. Close alternatives include the Phil Jones BG-120B and the Phil Jones C2 RED. It pairs well with the Origin Effects RevivalDrive and the Dunlop Echoplex Delay EP103.
Phil Jones Compact 2 (C2 Black)
Phil Jones · amplifier
The Phil Jones Compact 2 (C2 Black) shares the same 2x5-inch driver configuration and compact cabinet design as other C2 finishes, delivering Phil Jones's characteristic full, articulate bass response from a small footprint. The Black finish offers a more understated, versatile cosmetic option compared to the Red C2 variant, while retaining identical acoustic performance and multi-driver engineering.
- practice
- monitoring
- gigging
- articulate
- other c2 colorways
- other c2 finishes
- full size cabinet
- full range bass reproduction
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the Phil Jones Compact 2 (C2 Black) is commonly used in
- Rock
- Jazz
Pedals that stack with the Phil Jones Compact 2 (C2 Black)
Origin Effects RevivalDrive
Origin Effects
36% matchSince the RevivalDrive already models a full tube amp, the C2B's flat full-range response keeps that coloration honest instead of doubling up.
Dunlop Echoplex Delay EP103
Dunlop
32% matchStack Phil Jones Compact 2 (C2 Black) on top and a saturated tone tightens toward tight — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Catalinbread Carbide
Catalinbread
32% matchInto the C2's articulate, full-range voicing, the Carbide's aggressive distortion stays defined instead of turning to mush.
Coppersound Pedals Loma Prieta Tremolo
Coppersound Pedals
31% matchStack Phil Jones Compact 2 (C2 Black) on top and a saturated tone tightens toward tight
J. Rockett The Dude
J Rockett
30% matchInto the Compact 2's articulate, monitoring-grade platform, the Dude's TS-style saturation stays defined instead of smearing.
Warm Audio Foxy Tone Box
Warm Audio
26% matchStack Phil Jones Compact 2 (C2 Black) on top and a saturated tone tightens toward tight
MXR Sub Machine
MXR
26% matchPhil Jones Compact 2 (C2 Black) takes that saturated character and pushes it toward tight
Gamechanger Audio Plasma
Gamechanger Audio
26% matchPhil Jones Compact 2 (C2 Black) pushes a saturated tone toward tight
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Cheaper alternatives
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Phil Jones BG-120B
Phil Jones
70% similarity“Positioned within the broader Phil Jones ecosystem alongside the passive Compact 2 and Compact 8 cabinets”
Phil Jones C2 RED
Phil Jones
62% similarityShared character: small_footprint, small_gigs, practice
Phil Jones X4C NanoBass 35W 1x4 Combo
Phil Jones
91% similaritysimilar tone character
Laney Richter
Laney
89% similaritysimilar tone character
Randall RB100
Randall
86% similaritysimilar tone character
Laney RB3 Richter Bass Amp
Laney
86% similaritysimilar tone character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Phil Jones Compact 2 (C2 Black)?+
The closest matches in character are the Phil Jones BG-120B, the Phil Jones C2 RED, the Phil Jones X4C NanoBass 35W 1x4 Combo. Budget picks: Blackstar Unity Bass U30.
What pairs well with the Phil Jones Compact 2 (C2 Black)?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Origin Effects RevivalDrive, Dunlop Echoplex Delay EP103, Catalinbread Carbide — Since the RevivalDrive already models a full tube amp, the C2B's flat full-range response keeps that coloration honest instead of doubling up..
How much does the Phil Jones Compact 2 (C2 Black) cost?+
Around $334.45 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).