Phil Jones BE-17 Bass Engine 70W Black
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Phil Jones
BE-17 Bass Engine 70W Black
Product Info
Article Number:
592891
Brand:
Phil Jones
Model:
BE-17 Bass Engine 70W Black
Category:
Solid-State Bass Combos
Price:
$537.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
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.
