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A Mighty 500W Bass Combo Amp in a Compact and Portable Package.
The Phil Jones Bass Compact Plus BG-450 bass combo amp packs a powerful 500W punch in a remarkably compact and lightweight design. With Phil Jones Bass' proprietary chrome dome drivers—the most efficient 5" speakers they've ever engineered—you get an incredibly punchy and focused bass tone that cuts through the mix. The BG-450's Class-D power amplifier delivers efficiency for lower weight, while its Class-A preamp provides ultra-low noise, combining to give you a massive tonal range when you dig in. The single channel input has variable gain to match passive or active basses. Dial in your signature tone with the classic 5-band EQ. Send your tone through effects in the amp's FX loop, blending it back with the original signal. With global voltage from 100-240V, a line out to connect with other amps and a line input for external preamps, the Compact Plus BG-450 brings mighty bass tone anywhere your music takes you.
Proprietary Chrome Dome Drivers Provide Punchy, Efficient Tone
The Compact Plus BG-450's four internal 5" chrome dome drivers represent a pinnacle of efficiency and tone. Phil Jones Bass custom-designed these speakers to be the most effective they've ever built. You get incredible punch and clarity, with robust low-end normally found in much larger combos. The chrome domes make the BG-450 the best-sounding 4x5 bass combo Phil Jones Bass has engineered. Remarkably, it accomplishes all this in a lighter package than ever before.
Class-D and Class-A Amplifiers Join Forces for Massive Tonal Range
Inside the BG-450 lies a powerful ultra-high-efficiency Class-D power amp working together with a pristine Class-A preamp. This potent combination achieves tremendous dynamic range, giving you the freedom to shape your ideal tone for any musical situation. The Class-D power amp provides efficiency for lower weight and heat. The Class-A preamp contributes ultra-low noise. Together, they give your bass playing unmatched clarity and thunder.
Dial In Your Signature Sound with 5-Band EQ and FX Loop
The Compact Plus BG-450 equips you with pro-level tone-shaping options. Its single channel has a variable gain input that flawlessly matches active or passive basses. Mute your signal with the convenient mute switch. Shape your sound with the classic PJB 5-band EQ, offering you immense tonal range with just 5 intuitive controls. Send your signal through external effects with the series FX loop, blending it back with the original tone. Between the EQ and FX loop, you can craft your signature bass sound in seconds.
Global Voltage and Connectivity For Any Gig
With a power supply that runs on any voltage from 100-240V, the BG-450 can come with you anywhere in the world. The line out lets you connect with additional amps in a slave configuration. The line input allows you to incorporate an external preamp. Recording-ready balanced DI output can be pre- or post-EQ with ground lift. For ultimate portability, the Compact Plus BG-450 packs 300W through its built-in speakers and up to 500W into an added 8-ohm cabinet. Weighing only 31lb., this mighty bass amp is ready to become the cornerstone of your bass rig.
Features
- 500W of power through proprietary PJB chrome dome drivers<br>
- Class-D power amplifier for efficiency and Class-A preamp for low noise<br>
- 5-band EQ for precise tone shaping<br>
- FX loop to blend in effects<br>
- AUX input for practicing with backing tracks<br>
- Balanced DI out, pre or post-EQ with ground lift<br>
- Runs on 100V-240V power<br>
- Speakon output for external cabs
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Compact Plus Bass Amp Combo Specifications:
Technical Specs- Speaker Driver: 4X5" PJB Driver
- Amplifier: A class D amplifier with digital switch-mode power supply.
- Power output: 300W internal speakers, 500 Watts with 8ohm external speaker
- Signal to Noise Ratio:≥85 dB(A) (EQ off, Volume on Full.)
- Passive Input: >2MΩ/22pF
- Active Input: >100KΩ/22pF
- Line Input: >22KΩ
- Pre Amp Line Out: < 2KΩ
- Bal. Out: <200Ω
- Passive Input: 10mV-1.5V
- Active Input: 20mV-4.5V
- Line Input:600mV
- Pre Amp Line Out: 1.2V
- Bal.Out: Typical 500mV
- EQ: CENTER FREQUENCIES
- 50Hz, 160Hz, 630Hz, 2.5KHz,12KHz at +/- 18dB
- Product Size::361(W)x362(H)x336(D)mm
- 14.21(W)x14.25(H)x13.24(D)inch
- Net Weight: 14 Kg(31 lbs)
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