All of our used pedals are tested for functionality and guaranteed for 30 days. Congratulations on your purchase of the preampdirect box so powerful it could only be called the tone hammer. Used the tone hammer at a large venue and it worked great. To give this tone shaping preamp the ultimate flexibility, aguilar added their proprietary adaptive gain shaping circuitry ags to the preamp. Tech 21 sansamp bass driver di distortion guitar effect pedal free shipping boss gt1b bass multieffects pedal. Aguilar tone hammer preamp direct box bass pedal musician. Table of contents incorporating the preamp from the popular tone hammer preampdi pedal this superlight bass head combines three bands of flexible eq, a colorful drive control, and 500 watts of power in a 4 lb. Serious tone shaping in a pedal with the aguilar tone hammer. Tone hammer is an essential tool for every bassists arsenal. Though i did not have an upright gig on which to try the amp, i did a side by side against my rh450. Based on the respected obp3 preamp, the tone hammer. Get the guaranteed best price on bass effects pedals like the aguilar tone hammer preamp direct box bass pedal at musicians friend. In addition to the warm, organic sound that aguilar is known for, the tone hammer provides three bands of eq with fully sweepable midrange frequencies for.
This amp has the sound, the look, and its assembled at the aguilar factory in nyc along with all of our legendary bass heads. Aguilar tone hammer preamp this box could also be named soundman defeater or, alternately front of houseengineerhelper. Aguilar tone hammer 500 super light bass pmt online. Please retain your sales receipt, as it is necessary to obtain warranty service.
Even with the effects bypassed the sound of the tone. The range of tones that are achievable with this pedal countless, to suit any style of playing with fingers or pleck, slap etc. Commutateurs ground lift, prepost di, engage et ags adaptive gain shaping. After researching brands and different options like pa power amps, i bought the th500 and the sl112. Aguilar tone hammer preamp direct box and pedal andertons. Aguilar tone hammer preamp pedal bass club chicago. Aguilar tone hammer 500 balanced out gearslutz is partsupported by our visitors. Based on the respected obp3 preamp, the aguilar tone hammer features fully. At high gain settings, notes compress more and the mids move farther forward. To give this tone shaping unit the ultimate flexibility, aguilar is introducing their proprietary adaptive gain shaping circuitry ags. To give this tone shaping unit the ultimate flexibility we introduce our proprietary adaptive gain shaping circuitry ags.
Aguilar tone hammer settings vs bass plugin settings gearslutz. Bass ksd 705 test aguilar tone hammer used like linear. With the tone hammer s pristine di you are set for the studio or the stage. It seemed like a good idea when i was planning everything out, stick two separate input chains on my pedal board, route them into an ab box and send the output signal to a single amp. At low gain settings, you get a bit of edge and the tone stays round and full. Aguilar tone hammer settings vs bass plugin settings. This is a quick overview of aguilars tone hammer ags circuit, along with some playing examples. This universal power supply for the tone hammer preampdi box was designed for use in any country. I love the tonal options of the tone hammer pedal and i wanted more power than the aguilar tone hammer 350 would deliver. It comes with a gain, bass, treble, mid level, mid freq, master and with ags you can get the vintage tone you always have dream of. While using a tone hammer pedal to adjust tone knobs, what is the best thing to do with the same knobs in the bass plugin im using. All prices challenged, call for your best price on the aguilar tone hammer bass preamp d.
Phantom power is a power supply that can be switched on at the channel input in order to ensure safe operation of the device, please follow these guidelines. Hammer out your tone with the aguilar tone hammer preampdirect box,m based on the obp3 preamp. A handy feature is thatonce switched onthe ags stays ready to kick in when you engage the tone hammers circuit. The ags function adds another dimension to the amount of possibilities that can be set. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items. Ags allows the player to kick in an additional gain structure and eq with the inchstompinch of a button. Bass ksd 705 test aguilar tone hammer used like linear di. Enjoy the lowest prices and best selection of aguilar bass effects pedals at guitar center. Aguilar tone hammer pedal discussion in effects bg started by ctc564, feb 23, 2012. The tone hammer seemed like a perfect choice as reports from various web forums are great and describe it as having a tubey sound.
Have not tried the eden but the aguilar tone hammer is awesome. With the tone hammers pristine di you are set for the studio or the stage. Very clean sounding di but the tone tweaking capabilities, including the ability to add od into the bass sound ala jack casadys versatone, are some of the best i have ever tried. I used it through the effects loop of the house amp a ampeg svt bypassing the ampeg preamp. Bend the rules and blur the lines between pedal and direct box with the tone hammers eq knobs, gain and master controls. The bergantino is a modern sounding cab and balanced very well with the warmer tone hammer. I have been using a tech 21 vt bass pedal for the 2 years putting a strymon deco in front then my signal chain is a manley rackmount di unit chandler redd preamp empirical labs distressor chandler eq empirical labs fatso this has worked well for me. Oct 15, 2008 at low gain settings, you get a bit of edge and the tone stays round and full. Aguilar tone hammer preamp direct box i play a fender custom shop jazz bass. And theres an orange indicator light to remind you of that. For all intents and purposes, both products do the same thing although you do get the advantage of more midrange adjustment on the pedal. Aguilar tone hammer 500 super light 500watt bass amp head. It can create a growling and driven sound to a p bass.
Based on the popular tone hammer pedal this superlight bass head combines 3 bands of flexible eq, a colorful drive control, and 500 watts of power in a 4 lb package. Four pounds of versatile, solid state tone with a threeband eq and a drive control to add flavor to your harmonics and wont put a. Aguilar tone hammer vs eden wtdi preamp direct box discussion in bass area. Based on their much loved obp3 preamp this pedal contains all you need to get great live bass tone straight through a pa. The tone hammer 350 makes a big sound but leaves only a tiny footprint. Click to read more about this product sun may 17 00. Aguilar tone hammer vs eden wtdi preamp direct box the.
Dec 20, 2011 in essence, the tone hammer 500 is based on aguilars popular tone hammer pedal, combined with a classd power amp. Aguilar tone hammer pedal based on the respected obp3 preamp, aguilar s tone hammer features fully sweepable midrange frequencies in addition to bass and treble controls. Four pounds of versatile, solid state tone with a threeband eq and a drive control to add flavor to your harmonics and wont put a strain on bass players on the move. Based on the respected obp3 preamp, the tone hammer features fully sweepable midrange frequencies in addition to bass and treble controls. Tools in the forge of bass tone in essence, the tone hammer 500 is based on aguilars popular tone hammer pedal, combined with a classd power amp.
The aguilar tone hammer preamp di pedal is a stellar box with the legedary sound of aguilar. Designed to be more than just a preamp in a pedal and with more functionality than a standard d. Aguilar tone hammer pedal based on the respected obp3 preamp, aguilars tone hammer features fully sweepable midrange frequencies in addition to bass and treble controls. The aguilar tone hammer 500 head expands on the popular aguilar tone hammer pedal, shaping it into 500w bass head form. This preampdirect box is so strong and powerful it could only be called the tone hammer. Aguilar has some awesome amps and pedals to choose from for your. Essentially, it is a preamp that can be used as a di, in front of a regular bass amp, or as. Even with the effects bypassed the sound of the tone hammer is affected. Prepost di unbalanced output can drive a power amp ags circuitry cut and boost of treble, mid and bass frequencies fully sweepable midrange frequencies powered by two nine volt batteries, phantom power or optional universal power supply ground lift switch. The tone hammer is a one of the more recent additions to aguilars line of excellent products. The amps rugged exterior protects a clean and wellorganized interior, ensuring that the tone hammer 500 could certainly handle an accidental drop.
I play either a fender jazz or squire 51 p and in either case i get the warm but clearly defined tone i like, and its dead easy to adjust my sound to the stageroom im in with minimal tweaks. I had a few effect pedals before the tone hammer and i should have put them after. The tone hammer 350 will not be harmed by phantom power through the d. The psu2 will accept from 100240 volts and includes 4 different ac adaptors to accommodate any countrys ac inlet. The tone hammer is the essential preampdirect box for every bassists tool box. When you buy products through links across our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. We have set up a separate forum area to discuss everything related to the coronavirus covid19. Recently ive been running into issues attempting to put both an electric and upright signal through the same di on my head. Sep 29, 2012 video test del bajo ken smith design jproto 705.
Aguilar tone hammer 500 owners manual pdf download. Aguilar tone hammer preamp direct box bass pedal guitar. I had previously dialed in a good upright tone on the rh. This way its more easily ignored for those who just. This alltube duo would establish the foundation for future aguilar amplifiers, from the mighty db750 now upgraded to the db751, to aguilars latest offering, the tone hammer 500. Jan 04, 2018 i needed something that would be loud and adaptable to different situations while keeping great tone. I needed something that would be loud and adaptable to different situations while keeping great tone. Easy to purchase as well as easy to carry, players on a budget can now have it all. Congratulations on your purchase of the preampdirect box so powerful it. To give this tone shaping unit the ultimate flexibility we are introducing our proprietary adaptive gain shaping circuitry ags. Basspedal compressor envelope eq fuzz overdrive home aguilar pedals. Ags allows the player to kick in an additional gain structure and eq with the stomp of a button. Aguilar tone hammer vs eden wtdi preamp direct box the gear. Before sending your unit to aguilar for repair, you must receive a return authorization number from us.
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