Aguilar TH500V2 Tone Hammer Gen 2 500-Watt Bass Amplifier Head New

Shape Your Tone with the Aguilar TH500V2 Tone Hammer Gen 2 500-Watt Bass Amplifier Head

Designed for discerning bassists, the Tone Hammer series offers a lightweight yet powerful solution inspired by the soulful warmth of tube amplifiers. Its rich and harmonic preamp delivers a round, full-bodied character, making every note resonate with depth. It also features a classic 3-band EQ with bass, treble, and fully sweepable midrange controls. The Drive control adds distortion and tube-like grit to your sound. Equipped with the Aguilar Cabinet Suite, universal mains, and expanded connectivity options, the Tone Hammer series ensures a flawless blend of live, studio, and at-home performance.

• 3-band EQ with bass, treble, and fully sweepable midrange
• Proprietary Drive control adds distortion and midrange punch
• Includes Aguilar Cabinet Suite with cabinet IR loader
• Dual XLR outputs for simultaneous pre-EQ and IR-applied signal routing
• Aux input and headphone output for silent practice
• Universal mains supports global voltage requirements
• Supports 2.67 ohm load for expanded cabinet pairing

The Tone Hammer Sound

Inspired by the soulful warmth of classic tube designs, the Tone Hammer series is warm, harmonically rich, and has just the right amount of character to inspire your playing.

3-Band EQ with Drive

Simple and intuitively designed, its 3-band EQ beautifully sculpts your tone and with its fully sweepable midrange, you can further fine tune your sound. Its unique Drive control utilizes a proprietary circuit which adds subtle distortion and midrange punch to the sound.

Aguilar Cabinet Suite

With Aguilar’s software suite, players can load in-house SL and DB cabinet IRs or their own custom IR files for cabinet emulation via XLR or headphone output.

Dual XLRs and Expanded Connectivity

With dual XLRs, users can shape their tone and apply cabinet IRs for their monitor mix, while sending a pre-EQ’d signal to the front of house. Aux In and headphone out options support silent practice, and mix control allows fine-tuning the listening experience.

Universal Mains

The Tone Hammer Series features universal mains for seamless international travel and supports a 2.67 ohm load for expanded cabinet setups.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Power Output: 500 watts
• Preamp Section: Solid state
• Power Section: Class D
• Transformer: Switching mode power supply (SMPS)

EQ Section

• Bass: ±17 dB at 40 Hz
• Mid Level: ±16 dB
• Mid Frequency: 180 Hz – 1 kHz
• Treble: ±14 dB at 4 kHz
• Drive Control: Fully adjustable with proprietary AGS circuit

Inputs and Outputs

• Instrument Input: One 1/4-inch jack, compatible with active and passive basses
• Speaker Outputs: One Neutrik Speakon
• Balanced Output: XLR with pre/post EQ and ground lift
• Tuner Output: Yes
• Effects Loop: Series, with 6 dB additional gain

Cooling

• Cooling: Two whisper fans with thermal speed control

Dimensions

• Dimensions: 10.75 x 8.5 x 3 inches (WxDxH)
• Weight: 4.2 lbs (1.9 kg)

Manufacturer: Aguilar Amplification
Model: TH500V2
SKU: I786115-2-WHXB

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