Aguilar Tone Hammer 500 V2
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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
- High power in an ultra-portable format: up to 500 watts, designed to handle rehearsals and gigs without breaking your back.
- Aguilar warmth and character: transistor preamp and AGS (Adaptive Gain Shaping) circuit to go from a solid clean tone to a more muscular grit.
- Ready for stage and studio: balanced XLR output with pre/post EQ selection and ground lift switch.
- Truly versatile: series effects loop with +6 dB gain, and minimum load of 2.67 Ohms for extended speaker configurations.
Manufacturer Information
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Historical Context and Positioning in the Range
The Tone Hammer 500 fits within Aguilar's philosophy: delivering a dense, warm bass sound that is immediately "mix-ready," while adopting a modern and lightweight architecture (Class D and switching power supply). This head has become a classic among bassists who are on the move and want a distinctive sonic signature without unnecessary complexity. Like all Aguilar amps, it is assembled in New York City at the brand's workshops.
Who This Amp Is For
The Tone Hammer 500 is aimed at the intermediate to professional bassist seeking a reliable, easy-to-set-up head capable of covering most situations: rehearsal, stage, or studio via DI. Its balance between definition and warmth works particularly well in rock, pop, funk, soul, reggae, blues, and contemporary music where the bass needs to remain present without being aggressive. It is also an excellent choice for cover and touring musicians who need a consistent sound from gig to gig.
Technical specifications
| Category | Bass amp head | EQ | Yes |
| Technology | Solid state | Headphone output | Yes |
| Cabinet impedance (Ω) | 4 Ω | Color | Black |
| Category | Amplifier | Power output | 500 W |
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Questions frequently asked
What power output does the Aguilar Tone Hammer 500 V2 deliver?
This head delivers 500 W thanks to a Class D power section and a switched-mode power supply (SMPS).
Does the AGS drive provide a saturated rock sound?
The Drive control features Aguilar's AGS (Adaptive Gain Shaping) circuit. It thickens the attack and emphasizes the mids, with an organic crunch and controlled saturation. This response suits rock contexts, punchy pop, or pick playing.
Which bass guitars can be connected to this head?
The 6.35 mm jack input accepts both active and passive basses.
Is the DI output suitable for stage and studio use?
The balanced XLR DI output offers a pre/post EQ switch to send a raw or processed signal. A ground lift switch helps reduce hum related to the electrical setup.
What connectivity is provided for speaker cabinets, pedals, and headphones?
A Neutrik Speakon speaker output is dedicated to the cabinet. The series effects loop provides an additional 6 dB gain for incorporating pedals or effects units. A headphone jack and a tuner output complete the connectivity.
