Aguilar TH500 Green Limited Edition
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The Essentials to Know About the Aguilar Tone Hammer 500 Amp
The Essentials to Know About the Aguilar Tone Hammer 500 Amp
- 500W of power in an ultra-portable format: a Class D bass amp head designed for rehearsals and gigs without breaking your back.
- Transistor preamp inspired by the Tone Hammer pedal, delivering a warm tone and a very musical response.
- Ultra-flexible 3-band EQ with parametric mids (Mid Level + Mid Freq) to perfectly fit into the mix.
- Symmetrical XLR DI with Pre/Post EQ and ground lift, plus effects loop and tuner output: ready for both studio and live use.
Manufacturer Information
Aguilar
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Historical Context and Positioning in the Range
The Tone Hammer 500 follows Aguilar's solutions designed for active bassists who want high-end sound in a compact format. Its DNA comes directly from the famous Tone Hammer pedal: it features the same "plug and play" philosophy that sounds great immediately, with enough controls to adapt to any cabinet and any bass. Like the rest of the brand, it is assembled in New York City at Aguilar's workshops, with a real focus on reliability for professional use.
Who This Amp Is For
This bass amp head is ideal if you regularly play in a band, at rehearsals or on stage, and are looking for a serious compromise between power, portability, and sound quality. It suits intermediate bassists stepping up their gear, as well as seasoned musicians who want a lightweight rig that's quick to set up and consistent from gig to gig. Its warm and punchy character works especially well in rock, pop, funk, soul, reggae, blues, and modern jazz, while remaining versatile enough for heavier contexts as long as the cabinet can keep up.
Technical specifications
| Effects | EQ, Preamp, Looper, Overdrive, Effects | Cabinet impedance (Ω) | 4 Ω |
| Category | Bass amp head | Category | Amplifier |
| Technology | Solid state | EQ | 4 channels |
| Input | instrument jack | Color | Green |
| Output | XLR DI, Tuner jack, Cabinet 2 x Speakon | Finishing | Steel |
| External cabinet output | Yes | Power output | 500 W |
| Effects loop | Yes | ||
Questions frequently asked
What power does the Aguilar TH500 Green Limited Edition deliver?
Its rated power is 500 W at 4 Ω. The two Neutrik Speakon speaker outputs allow connection to one or more compatible cabinets.
What tone does the Drive of this Aguilar head provide?
The transistor preamp combines a progressive Drive with Class D amplification. A slight setting thickens the signal, while a higher amount provides warm saturation. The 4-band EQ includes Mid Level and Mid Freq to target the midrange.
Is the XLR DI output suitable for stage and studio use?
Connections include an XLR line output with Pre/Post EQ selection and ground lift. This output allows sending a signal to a mixer, with or without the headâs EQ.
Does this head accept active or passive basses?
Thanks to its 6.35 mm jack input, it accepts both active and passive basses.
Is it easy to transport for rehearsals and gigs?
The dimensions of 273 x 216 x 69 mm and weight of 1.8 kg make it easy to carry. Two premium fans provide cooling for the electronics.



