Phil Jones BG-450 Compact Plus Combo RD
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Phil Jones
BG-450 Compact Plus Combo RD
Product Info
Article Number:
577447
Brand:
Phil Jones
Model:
BG-450 Compact Plus Combo RD
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 amp. The Piranha speakers really punch, and the Class D power gives you a ton of clean headroom. It's perfect for gigging bassists needing a portable, versatile, and premium-priced solution—especially in smaller venues or for rehearsals.
Product Description
- Phil Jones BG-450 Compact Plus Combo RD
- Bass Combo Amplifier
- Transistor / solid-state design
- Class D amplifier
- Power: 450 W (RMS) into 4 ohms / 250 W (RMS) into 8 ohms
- Speakers: Four 5" PJB Piranha chrome dome
- Impedance: 8 ohm
- Frequency range: 35 - 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 pick-up impedance) bass 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
- Aux 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: Neutrik / 6.35 mm mono jack combo
- Input voltage: 100-240 V AC
- Red Tolex cover
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 361 x 362 x 336 mm
- Weight: 14.1 kg
PROS
- • Piranha speakers deliver surprising clarity and low-end extension.
- • Class D power offers significant headroom without excessive weight.
- • The active/passive switch is genuinely useful for varied pickups.
- • FX loop with wet/dry mix adds considerable tonal flexibility.
CONS
- • The 5” speakers limit extreme low-frequency reproduction, despite the power.
- • EQ range, while broad, can be a bit unruly at higher boosts.
- • The compact design sacrifices some ergonomic handle comfort.
Product Video
Key Features
Power (Watts)
450W RMS (4 ohms) / 250W RMS (8 ohms)
Speaker
Four 5” PJB Piranha chrome dome
EQ Bands
5
DI Output
Yes, balanced XLR
Effects
FX Loop with adjustable wet/dry mix
Weight
38 lbs (estimated - Phil Jones amps are surprisingly light for their power)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It adjusts the input impedance to match your pickups, preventing signal loss or overly bright tones with active basses and ensuring a fuller sound with passives.
Absolutely, the balanced XLR DI output provides a clean, usable signal for both recording and sending to a FOH mixer—though you might want an external preamp for more color.
It's a simplified loop, offering basic reverb/delay returns—not a substitute for a complex rack, but it's a welcome addition for subtle effects enhancement.
