Phil Jones BE-17 Bass Engine 70W Black

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Phil Jones BE-17 Bass Engine 70W Black

Phil Jones

BE-17 Bass Engine 70W Black

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Product Info

Article Number: 592891
Model: BE-17 Bass Engine 70W Black
Price: $537.90

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The BE-17 is a seriously handy little amp – great for practice, small gigs, or recording. The speaker setup is surprisingly full for its size, and the active/passive switch makes it adaptable to a wide range of basses. It's a fantastic, affordable option for gigging bassists needing portability and a solid, clean tone.

Product Description

  • Phil Jones BE-17 Bass Engine 70W Black
  • Combo Amplifier for Electric Bass
  • Transistor / solid-state design
  • Class-D amplifier
  • Power: 70 W (RMS)
  • Speakers: 1x 7" PJB ferrite + 1x 3" tweeter
  • Speaker frequency range from 31 to 22
  • 000 Hz
  • 3-Band EQ with +/- 15 dB boost/cut per band
  • Controls for input level
  • bass
  • treble
  • master volume
  • line in and AUX/BT
  • Switchable input with mute function for active basses (high output) and passive basses (high pickup impedance)
  • AUX input: 3.5 mm stereo jack
  • Line input: 2 x 6.35 mm mono jacks for connecting e-drum sound modules and external sound sources with independent level control
  • Bluetooth 5.1 with adjustable level
  • Line output: 6.35 mm jack plug
  • Headphone output
  • 3-Way toggle switch for Mute / Active / Passive
  • Power switch
  • Input voltage: 100-240 V AC
  • Lightweight construction
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 289 x 289 x 248 mm
  • Weight: 6.7 kg
  • Black Tolex cover
PROS
  • • Excellent Class-D efficiency delivers surprising power for its size.
  • • PJB ferrite speaker provides a surprisingly full, warm low-end response.
  • • Bluetooth 5.1 is reliable and convenient for backing tracks/jams.
  • • The active/passive switch is genuinely useful for diverse bass pickups.
CONS
  • • 7-inch speaker limits extreme low-frequency extension at higher volumes.
  • • EQ’s +/-15dB range can be a bit aggressive for subtle shaping.
  • • Limited onboard effects compared to some competitors in the price range.

Product Video

Key Features

Power (Watts) 70
Speaker 1x 7in PJB ferrite + 1x 3in tweeter
EQ Bands 3
DI Output Yes, 6.35mm jack plug
Effects None
Weight Approximately 25 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The tweeter is well-integrated, but extreme high-end boosts can make it a bit shrill; use the EQ judiciously with active pickups.
Yes, the line output provides a clean signal, though you may need to adjust levels depending on your interface's input sensitivity.
It punches above its weight class, offering a clean, defined tone, but lacks the sonic character of more premium-priced tube or modeling amps.

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