Hit the Road with Phil Jones' Most Powerful Bass Combo
A modern masterpiece of bass amplifier design, the Phil Jones Bass Roadcase BG-800 perfectly represents its namesake's design ethos. The Roadcase balances portability with performance, boasting an incredible power-to-weight ratio that active touring musicians will appreciate. This potent combo amp allows you to craft your signature tone with its flexible preamp and transparent 5-band EQ, whether you lean toward old-school thump or modern punch. With 12 neodymium drivers and pushing a maximum of 950 watts with an extension cabinet, the Roadcase has enough oomph to fill any venue with its spectacular hi-fi tone. Moreover, you can chain multiple BG-800s to a single control BG-800 to construct a wall of sound that will shake the largest stadiums and rattle any arena rafters. Bass players at Sweetwater agree: if you need a toneful bass amp that will blow the doors off any venue, no matter the size, the Roadcase BG-800 is up to the task!
Unreal power-to-weight ratio
An optimized version of the renowned original Roadcase, the Roadcase BG-800 retains the sonic purity of its predecessor with even more power and acoustic output. Featuring a versatile preamp made for both passive and active instruments and a dedicated 5-band EQ, the Roadcase BG-800 accentuates the tone of your favorite instruments and highlights your unique playing style. A highly efficient Class D power amp and 12 proprietary PBJ extended-range 5-inch neodymium drivers combine to issue a walloping 600-watt RMS (950 watts with an extension cabinet). Ideal for touring musicians, the BG-800 boasts a stadium-filling sound in a semi-compact format that won’t break your (or your roadie’s) back!
Features fit for the gigging musician
On top of its incredible core functions, the Roadcase BG-800 offers numerous gig-friendly features. Easily switch between active and passive modes to accommodate vintage- and modern-style instruments, insert into your signal chain without compromising your tone with the FX send and return, integrate backing tracks or drum machines using the built-in stereo aux input, send your signal to the front of house via DI, or chain multiple BG800s to a single control BG800. As a bass player himself, Phil Jones created the Roadcase BG-800 to be the ultimate combo amp for live performance, and it more than delivers on that promise!
Phil Jones Bass: a saga of superior sound
From his first bass, amp, and speaker cabinet builds in 1968 to the founding of multiple internationally acclaimed sound design ventures, London-born Phil Jones has seen it all when it comes to crafting the finest examples of premiere audio performance. Founded in 2002, Phil Jones Bass takes Phil’s love for the 4-string and his drive for sonic refinement and perfection to new heights with the development of top-shelf amplifiers, cabinets, preamps, and more. Equipped to serve bassists with remarkable tone through proprietary technology, equally noteworthy quality, and versatility, PJB products set the bass bar extremely high. Hear the PJB difference for yourself today
Phil Jones Bass Roadcase BG-800 Bass Combo Amp Features:
- Powerful bass combo amp with an incredible performance-to-weight ratio, ideal for medium and large venues
- Highly efficient Class D power amp delivers 600W RMS to 12 5-inch extended-range PBJ drivers
- Power increases to 950W with the addition of an extension cabinet (sold separately)
- Dedicated 5-band transparent EQ for the ultimate in tone-shaping flexibility
- Switchable input for passive and active instruments and a transparent 5-band EQ allow you to shape your ideal bass tone
- Additional gig-friendly features, including an extension speaker output, an FX send/return, a DI output, and a line output
- Connect to an external cabinet to increase the power to 900W
- Chain multiple BG800s to a single control BG800
- Headphone output for silent practice backstage
