Aguilar Agro Bass Overdrive V2
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An Overdrive Inspired by Aguilar's DNA: From Saturation Channel to Pedal
The Agro is directly derived from Aguilar's spirit: it is based on the saturation channel philosophy of the AG 500 bass head. The goal is clear: to achieve a modern, punchy, and confident drive without sacrificing what many pedals lose on bass, namely the low end and the definition of attacks.
Within the lineup, the Agro positions itself as a dedicated tone solution (overdrive to distortion): a simple-to-use tool designed to integrate easily on a pedalboard and remain coherent in a mix, from studio to stage.
Who Is the Aguilar Agro Best Suited For, and In Which Styles Does It Excel?
The Agro is aimed at bassists who want a present and controllable saturation without a "thinning" effect. Whether you play with a pick or fingers, it allows you to maintain a solid foundation while adding the necessary bite to stand out in a dense band.
In terms of styles, it is particularly comfortable in rock, metal, punk, stoner, and alternative (grind, aggressiveness, solid low-mids), but it can also produce a warmer and more organic overdrive for blues-rock, modern pop, or contexts where you just want to slightly "dirty" the amp. In the studio, it's an excellent choice to double a clean take with a saturated track while keeping a stable fundamental.
Technical specifications
| Effects | Bass Overdrive, Distortion, Overdrive | True bypass | Yes |
| Technology | Analog | EQ | 2 channels |
| Format | Pedal | Use | Bass |
| Inputs | Instrument jack | Color | Black |
| Outputs | Jack amp | Power supply included | No |
Questions frequently asked
How does the Contour control work on the Aguilar Agro Bass Overdrive V2?
The Contour control applies a broad mid scoop centered around 900 Hz, allowing a shift from a more hollow sound to a denser midrange presence.
What power supply is needed for the Aguilar Agro Bass Overdrive V2?
No power adapter is included. Power is connected via a 2.1 mm DC jack with center negative. The current consumption is specified at 7 mA.
Is the Agro suitable for active or passive basses?
With an input impedance of 1 MΩ when the effect is engaged, the pedal works with both active and passive basses. The Presence and Contour controls allow adaptation of the attack and mid frequencies to the instrument used.
What connections does an Aguilar Agro pedal have?
The connections include an instrument input and an amplifier output, both using 6.35 mm mono jack connectors. The maximum output level reaches +6 dBu, or 1.6 Vrms.
Is the Aguilar Agro suitable for rock and metal?
Inspired by the saturation channel of the AG 500, this pedal delivers drive ranging from a warm, pushed preamp tone to a thicker distortion. It is especially suited for rock, metal, punk, stoner, and alternative styles. The Presence control affects frequencies above 4 kHz, from -20 dB to +6 dB, to adjust the attack.



