The Phil Jones Bass Compact 8 Cabinet is a Phil Jones amplifier, currently around $919.73. Close alternatives include the Peavey Max 300 and the Phil Jones BP-800 Bass Pulse 800W Head. It pairs well with the ProCo RAT 2 and the Beetronics Swarm.
Phil Jones Bass Compact 8 Cabinet
Phil Jones · amplifier
The Phil Jones Bass Compact 8 is a bass cabinet finished in black, part of Phil Jones's compact bass cabinet lineup known for delivering full, high-fidelity low-end from smaller-than-typical enclosures. Built for bassists wanting Phil Jones's characteristic clarity and punch without the size and weight of a traditional full-size bass cabinet, it's designed to pair with Phil Jones combo heads or other compatible amplification for a portable, high-quality bass rig.
What stands out
“Compact cabinet format delivering full-range bass response reflects Phil Jones's specific engineering focus on high-fidelity sound from smaller enclosures, a genuine differentiator from typical bulkier bass cabinets”
— from the reviews
“Valued for delivering genuinely full, clear bass response from a compact cabinet format, a hallmark of Phil Jones's design philosophy”
— from the community notes
“high-fidelity amplification for gigging or studio use”
— from the community notes
“high-fidelity low-end from smaller-than-typical enclosures”
— from the listing
“Black finish is a versatile, road-ready cosmetic choice suited to most gigging setups”
— from the reviews
- full
- bass
- response
- gigging
- low end
- high fidelity sound
- clear
- studio
Price updated Oct 24, 2026
Genres the Phil Jones Bass Compact 8 Cabinet is commonly used in
- Rock
- Jazz
- Acoustic
cited
Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Pedals that stack with the Phil Jones Bass Compact 8 Cabinet
ProCo RAT 2
Proco
35% matchclean platform takes the driveA clean, high-headroom stage takes on dirt it can't generate by itself. (transparent → low gain)
The RAT's dark, cutting distortion is a much rawer gain than the Compact 8's own clear, high-fidelity bass voice offers on its own.
Goes in front of the amp
Beetronics Swarm
Beetronics
32% matchclean platform takes the driveA clean, high-headroom stage takes on dirt it can't generate by itself. (transparent → fuzzy)
The Compact 8's clear, high-fidelity response gives the Swarm's experimental fuzz a full, gigging-ready amp voice to push into.
Goes in front of the amp
Ashdown Geezer Butler Signature
Ashdown
32% matchclean platform takes the driveA clean, high-headroom stage takes on dirt it can't generate by itself. (transparent → low gain)
The Compact 8's clear, high-fidelity response gives the Geezer Butler's doom-voiced distortion a full, gigging-ready amp voice to push into.
Goes in front of the amp
Catalinbread Fuzzrite Germanium
Catalinbread
32% 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)
Where this leans thin, Phil Jones Bass Compact 8 Cabinet answers back full
Goes in front of the amp
JHS Pedals JHS Coyote
JHS Pedals
31% 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 8 Cabinet leans toward full, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
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 8 Cabinet's full voice suits Ashdown James LoMenzo Mega Drive's own full character
Goes in front of the amp
MXR Dyna Comp
MXR
17% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (transparent → mid-forward)
MXR Dyna Comp's own bright character is the real reason this is worth trying
Goes in front of the amp
MXR Phase 90
MXR
17% 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 Phase 90 after Phil Jones Bass Compact 8 Cabinet in the signal chain, clear of Phil Jones Bass Compact 8 Cabinet's own gain stage
Goes in front of the amp
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Cheaper alternatives
Laney Richter RB4 Bass Combo
Laney
53% similarityShared character: punch, gig, bass
Peavey MAX 150 150W 1x12 Bass Combo
Peavey
48% similarityShared character: gig, bass, full
Traynor SB112
Traynor
48% similarityShared character: gig, bass, response
Traynor SB110
Traynor
46% similarityShared character: gig, bass, full
Peavey MAX 208
Peavey
42% similarityShared character: punch, bass, full
Hartke Lightweight Bass Amplifier
Hartke
40% similarityShared character: punch, brand, gig
Boutique & premium upgrades
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Phil Jones Bass Compact 8 Cabinet?+
The closest matches in character are the Peavey Max 300, the Phil Jones BP-800 Bass Pulse 800W Head, the Gallien-Krueger Legacy 112. Budget picks: Laney Richter RB4 Bass Combo, Peavey MAX 150 150W 1x12 Bass Combo, Traynor SB112. Boutique upgrades: Phil Jones Bass Compact Plus BG-450.
What pairs well with the Phil Jones Bass Compact 8 Cabinet?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: ProCo RAT 2, Beetronics Swarm, Ashdown Geezer Butler Signature — The RAT's dark, cutting distortion is a much rawer gain than the Compact 8's own clear, high-fidelity bass voice offers on its own..
How much does the Phil Jones Bass Compact 8 Cabinet cost?+
Around $919.73 (live listing price, updated Oct 24, 2026).
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