The Phil Jones C2 RED is a Phil Jones amplifier, currently around $334.45. Close alternatives include the Phil Jones Compact 2 (C2 Black) and the Phil Jones X4C NanoBass 35W 1x4 Combo. It pairs well with the Boss HM-2 Heavy Metal and the Catalinbread Carbide.
Phil Jones C2 RED
Phil Jones · amplifier
The Phil Jones Bass Compact 2 (C2) is a 2x5-inch bass guitar amplifier cabinet, part of Phil Jones's line of compact cabinets designed to deliver surprisingly full bass response from a small footprint using multiple smaller speakers rather than a single large driver. This Red finish is a distinctive colorway option within the C2 line, sharing the same dual 5-inch speaker configuration and compact cabinet design as other C2 finishes.
- bass
- response
- practice
- articulate
- full
- monitoring
- genuinely compact cabinet
- compact cabinet design
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the Phil Jones C2 RED is commonly used in
- Alternative Rock
- Rock
- Jazz
Pedals that stack with the Phil Jones C2 RED
Boss HM-2 Heavy Metal
Boss
10% matchBoss HM-2 Heavy Metal's full voice suits Phil Jones C2 RED's own tight character
Catalinbread Carbide
Catalinbread
10% matchCatalinbread Carbide's own aggressive character is the real reason this is worth trying
Cornerstone Colosseum
Cornerstone
10% matchWhat Cornerstone Colosseum brings here leans toward harmonically rich — that's worth building a pairing around
Walrus Audio Julia
Walrus Audio
6% matchPut Walrus Audio Julia after Phil Jones C2 RED in the signal chain, clear of Phil Jones C2 RED's own gain stage
Benson Amps Delay
Benson Amps
5% matchBenson Amps Delay's slapback voice goes in Phil Jones C2 RED's effects loop — it's not there to compete with Phil Jones C2 RED's own tight character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Boss DD-7 Digital Delay
Boss
5% matchKeep Boss DD-7 Digital Delay in Phil Jones C2 RED's effects loop, clear of Phil Jones C2 RED's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Ashdown Macchiato Compressor Guy Pratt Signature
Ashdown
5% matchWhat Ashdown Macchiato Compressor Guy Pratt Signature brings here leans toward compressed — that's worth building a pairing around
Cheaper alternatives
Boutique & premium upgrades
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Traynor SB106
Traynor
90% similaritysimilar tone character
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Phil Jones Compact 2 (C2 Black)
Phil Jones
62% similarityShared character: small_footprint, small_gigs, practice
Phil Jones X4C NanoBass 35W 1x4 Combo
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94% similaritysimilar tone character
Phil Jones BG-75 Double Four Bass Combo
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Fender Sidekick Bass
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91% similaritysimilar tone character
Phil Jones BE-17 Bass Engine 70W 1x7 Bass Combo
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Blackstar Unity Bass U60
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Phil Jones C2 RED?+
The closest matches in character are the Phil Jones Compact 2 (C2 Black), the Phil Jones X4C NanoBass 35W 1x4 Combo, the Phil Jones BG-75 Double Four Bass Combo. Budget picks: Blackstar Unity Bass U30. Boutique upgrades: Phil Jones BE-17, Phil Jones BG-80 Double Four Plus 90W Bass Combo, Blackstar BASSU120 Unity 120-Watt Bass Amplifier.
What pairs well with the Phil Jones C2 RED?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Boss HM-2 Heavy Metal, Catalinbread Carbide, Cornerstone Colosseum — Boss HM-2 Heavy Metal's full voice suits Phil Jones C2 RED's own tight character.
How much does the Phil Jones C2 RED cost?+
Around $334.45 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).
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