Phil Jones Bass Amp Head D-400

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Phil Jones Bass Amp Head D-400

Phil Jones

Bass Amp Head D-400

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Product Info

Article Number: 467125
Model: Bass Amp Head D-400
Price: $768.90

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The D-400 is a seriously clever little head – Phil Jones nailed the portability and sound quality. It’s fantastic for gigging bassists needing a powerful, compact amp with a warm, defined tone and a really useful DI out. Ideal for smaller stages or practice spaces where space is at a premium.

Product Description

  • Phil Jones Bass Amp Head D-400
  • Amplifier Head for Electric Bass
  • Lightweight aluminium construction
  • Solid-state design
  • Power: 350 W into 4 Ohm / 200 W into 8 Ohm
  • Silent cooling without fan
  • Class A low-noise preamplifier
  • Class D power 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
  • 3-Way toggle switch on front panel for Mute / Active / Passive
  • Limiter toggle switch on front panel
  • Rear Pre/Post EQ toggle switch
  • Rear balanced line out switch
  • Ground / Lift switch on rear
  • Power switch
  • Front connector for instrument input (6.3 mm mono jack)
  • FX Send / Return (2 x 6.3 mm mono jack)
  • Pre-Amp Out (6.3 mm mono jack)
  • Aux Input (3.5 mm stereo jack)
  • Headphone Output (3.5 mm stereo jack)
  • Rear connections for Line In (6.3 mm mono jack)
  • Line Out (6.3 mm mono jack) DI Out (XLR)
  • Speaker Out (Neutrik Speakon 2-pin)
  • IEC power socket
  • Input voltage 100/240V AC
  • Dimensions (W x H x D): 244 x 193 x 43 mm
  • Weight: 2.7 kg
  • Colour: Black
  • Incl. power cable with EU plug

*Note:* Register your product at www.w-distribution.de/Warranty and extend the warranty to 4 years.

PROS
  • • Lightweight aluminum chassis makes it surprisingly portable.
  • • Class A preamp delivers a warm, musical low-end response.
  • • 5-band EQ provides precise tonal shaping capabilities.
  • • Silent cooling is a huge win for stage performance.
CONS
  • • EQ range (+/- 18dB) can be a bit extreme for subtle adjustments.
  • • Limited headroom compared to higher-wattage options at higher volumes.
  • • Aux input is a basic 3.5mm jack – feels a little dated.

Product Video

Key Features

Power (Watts) 350 into 4 Ohm / 200 into 8 Ohm
EQ Bands 5
DI Output Balanced XLR
Effects Serial effects loop
Speaker Output Standard 1/4 in combo jacks
Weight Approximately 11 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

It leans towards a warmer, more articulate sound than many other solid-state amps, thanks to the Class A preamp; it avoids the harshness sometimes associated with the format.
Yes, it intelligently adjusts the input impedance to optimize the signal from both active and passive basses, minimizing any loss of output or tone.
This allows you to send your signal to a DI or recording interface with or without the EQ engaged, giving you more flexibility in your signal chain.

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