Phil Jones BG-400? Any Love?

[FlyingPigSound]

Hey Bass Players,

I currently play a Gibson ES-335 bass w/ an Epiphone Jack Casady as my backup (semi-hollow / arched top guy) playing rock and roll through Fender Rumble amps (100 for rehearsals and 500 for gigs). My band (two guitars, drums, vocalist, and me) plays occasional gigs in small / medium venues...we're weekend warriors.

I like the sound of what I have, but you know how it is...you're always looking to see what else is out there.

I have a buddy who plays a Invalid Link Removed, and it's amazing....but not for me for two very big reasons: 1. Too damn big (which is ironic since it's 5" speakers) and 2. Too damn expensive.

That has me thinking about the Invalid Link Removed. Limited reviews out there, but those I've seen say it's small and powerful...and the four 5" speakers deliver good bass sound with exceptionally clear mids and highs. The size of it is crazy small, though not as light as one would think...but the weight wouldn't be a deal-breaker.

Also, from what I've read, it'd deliver enough "oomph" for the smaller venues I play.

It's not cheap, but I can swing it...and what first caught my eye was that it comes in red...which is cool and will pop on stage w/ my faded cherry 335.

This is the only video review I've seen online:


Thoughts?

Anybody play these?

 

[Haroldo]

@Morrighan can address all of your queries, I suspect.

 

[GwenOnBass]

Hey Bass Players,

I currently play a Gibson ES-335 bass w/ an Epiphone Jack Casady as my backup (semi-hollow / arched top guy) playing rock and roll through Fender Rumble amps (100 for rehearsals and 500 for gigs). My band (two guitars, drums, vocalist, and me) plays occasional gigs in small / medium venues...we're weekend warriors.

I like the sound of what I have, but you know how it is...you're always looking to see what else is out there.

I have a buddy who plays a Phil Jones Bass Owners' Club, and it's amazing....but not for me for two very big reasons: 1. Too damn big (which is ironic since it's 5" speakers) and 2. Too damn expensive.

That has me thinking about the Phil Jones Bass Owners' Club. Limited reviews out there, but those I've seen say it's small and powerful...and the four 5" speakers deliver good bass sound with exceptionally clear mids and highs. The size of it is crazy small, though not as light as one would think...but the weight wouldn't be a deal-breaker.

Also, from what I've read, it'd deliver enough "oomph" for the smaller venues I play.

It's not cheap, but I can swing it...and what first caught my eye was that it comes in red...which is cool and will pop on stage w/ my faded cherry 335.

This is the only video review I've seen online:


Thoughts?

Anybody play these?

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And wondered where you've been @Haroldo

@DWLANG This is the place with your infos
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And yes I play my BG-400 + C4 in boring black and I believe it covers every gig I may reasonably expect for now.

 

[FlyingPigSound]

Thanks

 

[Les Fret]

How are the experiences with the BG400 here? Does it deliver enough power for gigs and rehearsals? I am a bit worried that the 5” speaker don’t project enough lows and that the amp doesn’t have enough headroom. Not sure though.

 

[Paddy1008]

I think this video will answer all your questions

 

[lomo]

I am not a fan of a 40 lb combo at that price that won't get as loud (or sound any better) than a top quality 30 lb 112 cab from Mesa or berg (for example). I love the fit and finish of PJB gear and love my Double 4. Once upon a time I owned the original suitcase/ extension and also a 9B. I now also have the Cub Pro and C2 extension, which together essentially amount to a 240 watt version of the BG400. I have those because I got 'em in a trade. I use them and they sound good, but I would never have bought 'em......too little sound per pound and per dollar IMHO. They don't leave the house. The C2 gets used when I want a battery operated campfire setup, powered by a Quilter Interbass pedal head and a lithium battery.........I MUCH prefer the sound/tone of the Interbass to the clean PJB preamps in the Cub and D4, which sound a bit boxy and sterile to my ear. Just my opinion/ .02 That said, if you want a very small footprint and the volume output of an average quality 112 cab is enough for you, and you're cool with the 40 lb cube, the build quality is very high, the finish gorgeous, and the unusual look of the smaller drivers will generate curiosity. Personally, however, I don't buy the marketing gloop about many smaller drivers being more agile. As far as I can tell, more smaller drivers means more metal per cone area, more weight and more complexity. YMMV.

 

[axxtion]

I can use 2 c2's with my Mesa WD 800 and I can't get past 4 in volume without it being too loud for a small club or rehearsal. I play G&L L-2500 or a Bongo 5HH tuned to D. People who say they are not loud is because they don't push them. You have to drive them, and they will take it, they will kick ass. I own two C2s, two C4s, and two C8s. I can bury my guitar player running through a Fractal and Seymour Duncan 800, into two EV 12 L's in a Mesa cab.