Aguilar: Tone Hammer 500 & 700 Overview

In this overview, we take a look at the "New-For-Spring-2024" 2nd Generation Tone Hammer amplifiers.
Starting with the preamp and EQ section, we show how to get started with the EQ, Gain, and Drive controls, and let you hear the Tone Hammer 500 in action!
Then, we dive into the new features! From the Aguilar Cabinet Suite and IR Loader to the Dual XLR outputs and universal mains, the new Aguilar amplifiers offer all of the essential connectivity the modern bassist needs.
For more info, check out aguilaramp.com...

[@jfinneynowable]

Sweet! Tone Hammer 500 with 2.67! Yay

[@bassclef283]

Aux and headphones Bless you!!

[@SG-dw1my]

Yeah, everything looks great and I'd jump at the new model, but...
I'm bewildered as to why you've discontinued the Tone Hammer 350. It makes no sense. You should have discontinued the TH500 as it's now superfluous. The difference between the 500 and 700 is minimal, 1.46dB, for another $100. Even between the 350 and 700, there's only a 3dB difference. The 350 has more power than I'll ever need and comes in a much more convenient size. I love my TH350 and would've JUMPED at the chance to get the new features in the same sized unit. I've asked this directly with no comment.

[@pacomahone]

Yay!!! So excited for this.

[@Metalbass1979]

Hey, Aguilar, can you please make a 200 to 300 watt version with international voltage switching that competes in size with the micro amps on the market?

[@ichbinsharald7744]

Are the fans finally actually quiet? And do they turn off when the amp is cool enough or do they stay on til you turn the amp off like on the first model?

[@AguilarAmplification]

Our V2 amplifiers use a dual-fan system similar to our V1's that efficiently expels hot air while drawing in cool air, ensuring the amp maintains its power output of 500/700 continuous watts. Designed to perform under harsh conditions, this system prevents thermal shutdown by automatically adjusting fan speeds based on the current thermal conditions. We hope this information is helpful!

[@ichbinsharald7744]

@@AguilarAmplification so it’s essentially the same? That’s very disappointing! My TH500 is annoyingly loud when practicing at home, even when the unit itself feels 100% cool to the touch. And I’m not alone in this, I’ve seen quite a few people on different forums complaining about the fan noise. It’s such a nice amp otherwise, that it’s a bit of a shame that you’d cut costs in the fan department..

[@MrPrincebass99]

Overdrive sounds digital/buzzy. It needs 2ohm function, and TWO jacks! More power would be great. Oh, wait...my GK Legacy has all that, and 1200 watts. Ya came up a little short, Aguilar. (I do like the cab sim stuff, but that feature is not important, to me, compared to the above.)

[@serjkirsanov4128]

How you connect two cabinets with one output?

[@AguilarAmplification]

Sure thing! You can daisy chain amp -> cabinet -> cabinet, your amplifier will distribute the output evenly. With the 2.67 ohm load you can power up to 3x 8-ohm cabinets at once!

[@Obscurity202]

I hope your man's garlic farm is going well

[@tonyshaw317]

Oi tink its gowen greah.Didja get ahhnin or are ya usen a f**k*n DI ow