Phil Jones Bass Amp Head BP-800
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Phil Jones
Bass Amp Head BP-800
Product Info
Article Number:
466871
Brand:
Phil Jones
Model:
Bass Amp Head BP-800
Category:
Solid-State Bassheads
Price:
$889.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The BP-800 is a powerhouse head for bassists needing serious clean volume and a defined low-end response. It's ideal for funk, modern rock, and any genre where clarity and punch are paramount – just be aware it’s not a vintage-voiced amp.
Product Description
- Phil Jones Bass Amp Head BP-800
- Lightweight Amp Head for Bass
- Solid-state design
- Power: 800W @ 4Ohm
- 400W @ 8Ohm
- Sub Sonic Filter to reduce unnecessary movement of the speaker diaphragm
- Noiseless cooling without fan
- Class A low noise preamplifier
- Class D amplifier
- 5-Band equaliser with +/- 18 dB boost / cut per band
- Serial effects loop
- Front panel controls for Lo-Bass
- Hi-Bass
- Lo-Treble
- Hi-Treble
- Input Level
- AUX Level and Volume
- Front 3-way toggle switch for Mute / Active / Passive
- Back Pre / Post EQ toggle switch
- Rear ground / lift switch
- Power switch
- Front-side instrument input: 6.3 mm mono jack
- Front-side AUX input: 3.5 mm stereo jack
- Front-side headphone output: 3.5 mm stereo jack
- Back-side line input: 6.3 mm mono jack
- Back-side line output: 6.3 mm mono jack
- Back-side DI output: XLR
- FX send and return: 2 x 6.3 mm mono jack
- Tuner output: 6.3 mm mono jack
- Pre-amp output: 6.3 mm mono jack
- Speaker output: Neutrik Speaker Twist 2-pin
- IEC (cold device connector)
- Input voltage: 100 / 240V AC
- Aluminium housing
- Dimensions (W x H x D) 191 x 330 x 71 mm
- Weight: 2.7 kg
- Power cable with EU plug included
PROS
- • Exceptionally clean and powerful Class D amplification delivers serious headroom.
- • The Class A preamp contributes a surprisingly warm and musical tone.
- • Subsonic filter genuinely tightens the low end, preventing muddiness.
- • 5-band EQ offers precise tonal shaping, useful for diverse bass styles.
CONS
- • Limited versatility for extreme genres; leans towards modern, defined sounds.
- • The EQ’s +/-18dB range can be overly aggressive for subtle adjustments.
- • Lacks a balanced DI output; relying on the unbalanced line out is a compromise.
Product Video
Key Features
Power (Watts)
800 @ 4 Ohm, 400 @ 8 Ohm
EQ Bands
5
DI Output
Unbalanced Line Out
Effects
Serial Effects Loop
Speaker Output
Standard Speaker Jacks
Weight
Approximately 23 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It offers significantly more headroom than most comparable lightweight heads, thanks to the efficient Class D amplification, allowing for extended playing without distortion.
It’s a genuine impedance match, optimized for both active and passive basses, providing a more balanced and natural tone regardless of pickup type.
While usable, the unbalanced line output introduces more noise and potential for interference during recording; a dedicated audio interface with a preamp might be preferable for critical tracks.
