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Give your bass the extra shot of oomph it deserves with the Phil Jones Bass Bass Engine 17! This 70-watt bass combo amp boasts high-fidelity sound from 31Hz to 22kHz, thanks to its Class D amplifier with linear analog preamp and proprietary 7-inch speaker design. The 7-inch woofer finds a superb sonic compliment in the 3-inch high-frequency transducer for reliable sound every time you flip on the switch. Bassists can also take advantage of the latest Qualcomm Bluetooth codec and 3-band EQ built right into the Bass Engine 17. Sweetwater knows bassists of all stripes will find something to love about the powerful capabilities of the Bass Engine 17!





Equipped with everything you need





With the Bass Engine 17, you’ll uncork 70 watts of RMS power, a singular channel for plugging in your favorite axe, and tons of tonal charm. You can easily contour your sound given the included 3-band EQ with bass, mid, and treble controls. But given the Bass Engine 17’s high fidelity sound, you can use it as an amp for other instruments as well ? keyboard, guitars, and even vocals. This combo amp isn’t a one-trick pony! You can further expand the Bass Engine 17 by connecting devices via Bluetooth or connecting drum machines and other stereo sources through the L R line-in sockets.





Stellar build quality





The Bass Engine 17 features all-digital circuitry that’s more than a match for any bass guitar you can throw its way. Sweetwater has also found that the component quality of the Bass Engine 17 is second to none! This combo amp is easily transported from rehearsal hall to gig at only 14 pounds in weight. Lastly, a steel, kick-proof grille rounds out the charms of this Phil Jones Bass combo amp.





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 Bass Engine 17 70-watt Bass Combo Amp Features:


Packed with a 7-inch high-efficiency speaker and a 3-inch high-frequency transducer


70 watts RMS Class D power


3-band EQ for tone sculpting with bass, mid, and treble


A great bass amp that can also be used with other instruments or vocals


Connect drum machines and more via the L R line-in sockets


Aux-input jack and headphone output included


High-fidelity from 31Hz-22kHz


Built-in Qualcomm V5.1 Bluetooth codec for supremely detailed and full Bluetooth sound