Aguilar DB 700 Hybrid Amp

The DB 751 legacy in a bass amp head made for life on the road

The Aguilar DB 700 follows directly in the footsteps of the highly acclaimed DB 751. The goal is clear: to recapture the depth, warmth and harmonic richness that built this model's reputation, while adopting a much more compact and portable format.

This rack-mountable bass amp head retains a genuine tube preamp section with two 12AX7 tubes, preserving the organic feel demanded by discerning bassists. Weighing just 5.1 kg, it meets the needs of musicians moving between rehearsals, studio sessions, tour dates and stages equipped with racks.

A 700-watt head for stage, studio and touring bassists

The DB 700 is aimed at bassists who want a powerful, reliable and expressive amp without having to deal with a heavy head. Its 700 watts provide plenty of headroom for high-volume rehearsals, club gigs, large stages and setups with multiple bass cabinets.

Its versatile format is equally suited to experienced musicians and professionals looking for a compact rig. It naturally fits into rock, pop, funk, soul, jazz fusion, metal and contemporary music: anywhere the bass needs to remain clear, full and present in the mix.

Thanks to its auxiliary input and headphone output, the DB 700 is also an excellent practice tool at home or on the move. It allows you to play along with backing tracks and practise silently, without sacrificing the musical response of a genuine tube preamp.

Tube preamp, Cabinet Suite and comprehensive connectivity

At the heart of the DB 700, the two-tube 12AX7 preamp delivers the sonic character expected from an Aguilar amp in the DB series. The 3-band EQ makes it easy to adjust the bass, midrange and treble according to the bass being used, the selected cabinet and the room's acoustics.

The Deep and Bright switches further expand the available tonal options. The former enhances the low-end foundation and fullness, while the latter adds openness and attack to the treble. Together, they provide an effective way to move from a round, enveloping bass tone to a more incisive, precise and punchy sound.

Aguilar Cabinet Suite adds a particularly practical dimension to the DB 700. It allows you to use cabinet impulse responses to shape a more realistic direct signal, better suited to a PA system, audio interface or headphone monitoring. The two XLR outputs make it easy to integrate the amp into a live or recording setup.

The Send/Return effects loop readily accommodates modulation pedals, delay, reverb and external processors. The tuner output lets you keep a tuner permanently connected, while the universal power supply ensures reliable international use of this head designed for the road.

A warm, powerful and detailed bass tone

The DB 700 combines the lively response of a tube preamp with the modern power of a 700-watt power stage. The result is a harmonically rich sound, tight in the low end and defined enough to preserve every nuance of your playing, whether you play fingerstyle, with a pick or slap.

With a clean sound, it brings out the instrument's natural character with impressive depth and generous dynamics. By driving the input level and EQ, it can deliver a denser, thicker and slightly compressed tone, ideal for adding body to a passive bass or enhancing the character of an active bass.

This Aguilar head prioritizes a broad, authoritative presence over aggressive distortion. It is therefore particularly well suited to bassists looking for solid lows, musical mids and detailed highs, combined with the reassuring, warm feel of a tube circuit.

Technical specifications

Effects	Cabinet Simulator	Cabinet impedance (Ω)	4 Ω
Category	Bass amp head	EQ	3 channels
Technology	Hybrid	Headphone output	Yes
Effects loop	Yes	Power output	700 W
Pre-amp tubes	2 x 12AX7	Weight	5 kg

Type	rackmount bass amplifier head	Preamp tubes	2 x 12AX7
Power	700 watts	Dimensions	39.4 x 28.8 x 8.89 cm