Phil Jones BG-450 Compact Plus Combo BK
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Phil Jones
BG-450 Compact Plus Combo BK
Product Info
Article Number:
577546
Brand:
Phil Jones
Model:
BG-450 Compact Plus Combo BK
Category:
Solid-State Bass Combos
Price:
$1,263.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This BG-450 Compact Plus is a seriously impressive little combo. The power-to-size ratio is phenomenal, and the Piranha speakers provide a surprisingly full and articulate tone, great for gigging bassists needing a portable, reliable, and versatile solution. It's a premium-priced option, but delivers professional-grade sound in a compact package.
Product Description
- Phil Jones BG-450 Compact Plus Combo BK
- Bass Combo
- Transistor / Solid-State Design
- Class D amplifier
- Power: 450 W (RMS) into 4 ohms / 250 W (RMS) into 8 ohms
- Equipped with: 4x 5" PJB Piranha chrome dome speakers
- Impedance: 8 Ohm
- Speaker frequency range from 35 to 15
- 000 Hz
- Ultra low noise preamp circuit
- 5-band EQ with +/- 18 dB boost/cut per band in each channel
- Switchable input for active (high output) and passive (high pickup impedance) basses with mute function
- Lightweight construction
- Headphone output
- FX loop with adjustable wet/dry mix
- Controls for Input Level
- Lo-Bass
- Hi-Bass
- Lo-Mid
- Hi-Mid
- Treble
- Mix (Wet / Dry)
- Aux Volume and Master Volume
- 3-Way toggle switch for Mute / Active / Passive
- Power switch on the back
- Auxiliary input with adjustable level: 3.5 mm stereo jack
- Rear connections for DI output (XLR) with pre/post EQ option and switchable ground lift
- Line in: 6.3 mm Mono jack
- Line out: 6.3 mm Mono jack
- Ear box and ext. speaker: Speakon / 6.35 mm mono jack plug combo socket
- Input voltage 100 - 240V AC
- Black Tolex covering
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 361 x 362 x 336 mm
- Weight: 14.1 kg
PROS
- • Piranha speakers deliver surprisingly deep lows for their size.
- • Class D amp provides substantial power without excessive heat or weight.
- • Versatile EQ allows for shaping a wide range of bass tones.
- • Active/Passive switch adapts well to various pickup types and playing styles.
CONS
- • Limited speaker size restricts extreme low-end extension at very high volumes.
- • FX loop’s wet/dry mix control offers limited flexibility for complex effects chains.
- • The auxiliary input level adjustment could benefit from finer granularity.
Product Video
Key Features
Power (Watts)
450W RMS (4 ohms) / 250W RMS (8 ohms)
Speaker
4 x 5in PJB Piranha chrome dome
EQ Bands
5-band
DI Output
Yes, balanced XLR
Effects
FX loop with adjustable wet/dry mix
Weight
Approximately 32 lbs (estimate based on similar Phil Jones models)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The switch optimizes the preamp for either active pickups’ higher output or passive pickups’ impedance, ensuring a cleaner, more balanced signal without unnecessary noise or distortion.
Absolutely, the balanced XLR DI output provides a clean, usable signal for both recording and sending to a larger PA system, although you'll want to dial back the master volume for optimal levels.
The Piranha speakers give it a more focused, slightly brighter character than many competitors; it's not as 'warm' as some, but the clarity and projection are excellent.
