Phil Jones Bass Cub Pro

[bassfran]

I have a few different options for home practice rigs and when time allows I like to putz around and cycle through various heads (Class D, 200-500w) and cabs (mainly Bag End sealed 10", S12-D and PJ C2) as the mood strikes. Recently called to help start a funk/blues-styled side project I decided to pull out my old FrankenP (GHS Pressurewounds and Fralin overwound pickup) and get back to shedding some tunes.

I just came here to share that the PJ Bass Cub Pro consistently keeps me honest more than any amps I've owned. The sound is clear and unadulterated- there's no hiding sloppy technique. At all. I get why some people say PJ gear can be sterile or clinical sounding but it seems to me as though what I'm hearing through this amp is the closest to what my fingers are doing with the strings. Every nuance and with an immediate attack. No wool, no bloom, no hype whatsoever. I'd be near terrified to play upright through it!

Fellow owners, what say you? Comments, questions all are welcome. Thanks for reading.

 

[KeepItMoving]

Full disclosure, I’ve never played a Bass Cub. But having had its little brother, the PJB Double Four, for a couple of years I do feel that “what I'm hearing through this amp is the closest to what my fingers are doing with the strings.”

It seems to hold true with every type of bass I’ve tried with it (solid body PJ, hollow acoustic, semi-hollow electric), which has been helpful in the eternal pursuit of tone.

And while I don’t play upright I did start playing fretless a few months back, and yes, every nuance of a note with poor intonation shines right through! But that’s good in the long run. Glad you’re enjoying your amp too; if I ever need more watts, the Cub would be the first thing I’d look at.

 

[Jeremy Jones]

I concur with everything you are saying.... I started with the Cub pro but have upgraded to the BG 450..... I have a C4 to go with it...... First amp and cab that i have had that covers every thing that I do from Jazz to metal without issues..... Constantly get questions about what I am using at gigs from other musicians because it sounds so good.. I did have to up my playing game because the amps do produce exactly what you are doing!!

 

[lug]

I first I thought my Double 4 was hurling insults at me but I soon realized that's just how I sound when I play.

 

[bassfran]

I first I thought my Double 4 was hurling insults at me but I soon realized that's just how I sound when I play.

Lol. Nice one.

 

[roccobass]

My Cub Pro is on its way to my local GC for a safe theft proof pickup by me. Can't wait to check it out.
A real doofus type question for you all.

It appears I can slave out to another amp or powered combo via the line out on the back. According to the manual, I'm good, but I'd like an experienced opinion, if available.

Have any of you ever done this with Cub Pro? If so, do I run the Line out from the back of the Cub Pro to input jack on the front of the slaved amp/combo? I know I'm supposed to use a guitar cord (not a cab cord). The slaved combo will be my Markbass Minimark.

Just checking before I try it. Thanks guys and Happy Friday.