Phil Jones BG-120 Bass Combo

Alles is waar wat ze zeggen over deze Phil Jones, een onvoorstelbaar goed geluid uit zo'n klein ding.
Maar, het tophoog van deze speakers halen niet de 15.000Hz die belooft is (aan de versterker zal het ongetwijfeld niet liggen)
Dus als je een funky slap-bassist bent, kan hij wat tegenvallen.
Het lukt wel, maar klinkt wat harsch in het hoog, hij heeft tenslotte geen tweeter.
HiFi audio, of een akoestische gitaar klinken oké maar niet geweldig.
Alles vanwege het missen van een tweeter.

After I moved to Europe I needed a bass combo that I can take by bike and public transport. I'm a jazz musician, and this replaces my GK MB150-S which I used in the US for many years (and transported by car).

The sound is terrific with all my electric basses. The volume is more than adequate for jazz gigs. I recently played with a rock band with a loud drummer and had plenty of volume with the master just past noon (though the sound is not as clear when cranked). The size and weight are practical for the bike or a long walk, and the soft case is a perfect fit.

The one negative I have is with the EQ. I've found it's OK for making small adjustments to compensate for the room, but I've not had any success using it to shape my bass tone (e.g., to notch out a frequency or to highlight the growl of my fretless).

Wasn't sure what to expect with the bass cub pro and foolishly hadn't tried one in a store. However my fears were allayed when I plugged in as this little box punches well above its weight.

From the build quality to the finishing details, this has been very well thought out and designed to perfection by the good people at PJB. I love that it can extend to an additional small cab and I personally use it like that for band rehearsals etc. The sound is great and can go from thumb slapping funky to low and crisp in the twist of a few dials.

Well done PJB I'll be using this for some time to come

As a player who prefers an old-school, midrange-focused bass tone (short scale instruments, flatwound feel, strong note definition rather than deep sub-lows), I found the Phil Jones Bass BG-120 Bass Combo Amp to be an excellent match—within its intended use. Tested with short-scale hollowbody and Precision-style basses with a naturally mid-forward response.
With double bass and vintage-leaning electric basses, the amp delivers outstanding clarity and transparency. It doesn’t impose much of its own character, so you really hear the natural voice of the instrument. In smaller ensembles, this translates to a very articulate, “in-the-mix” sound where every note is clearly defined without excessive low-end buildup.
In more demanding settings—such as playing with loud drums and woodwinds—the amp reaches its limits. At around 65–70% on the signal and volume controls, the speakers begin to compress, and the bass can lose some presence in the mix.
This is less a flaw and more a matter of headroom and intended application. The BG-120 excels in smaller, quieter ensembles and works very well as a personal monitor. For full-band rehearsals or gigs with higher volume levels, it performs best when supported by a PA system or extension cabinets.
In short: for players chasing a vintage, articulate bass tone, this amp is a superb choice in the right context. It’s not designed to be a high-volume workhorse, but within its range, it sounds exceptionally natural and musical.