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Old 07-05-2010, 03:17 PM
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Howdy. I'm downsizing and have to raise some funds for another project, so, can't believe it myself, but up for sale is my Aguilar DB359 all-tube bass amplifier. 200 watts of tubey goodness (3 preamp tubes and 4 power tubes). Don't let the wattage fool you - this baby gets LOUD. This amp is top-flight, built like a tank and has all the features you'd expect in an amp of this quality. These have been discontinued for a few years and don't come up for sale too often. Here's the link to the Aguilar website for full specs (this is the owner's manual). http://www.aguilaramp.com/support_manuals.htm It's 2 rackspaces and 50 lbs.

I'm the second owner (bought it from a fellow TBer) and have had it about 4 years or so. I frankly don't play that much, so it's seen very limited use. I take very good care of my equipment and this looks great (only things I can see are some rack screw marks and a few minor marks on the top and sides - didn't check the bottom). I can't find any marks on the front and knobs.

It works flawlessly. I've never pushed it hard (maybe 1:00 or so on the master once or twice) and it's only left my house a few times. Serial No. is 910.

I recently installed a matched quad of new Winged C 6550s power tubes, had the amp thoroughly checked out by a local tech, biased, etc., and it sounds fantastic (cost me over $200 for all of this). It also has a new 1960's Tung-Sol 12AU7 driver tube that I got from Andy at Vintage Tube Services (that was $36), as well as a brand new Aguilar 12AX7 in 1st position and a used, but fine, Sovtek 12AX7 in second position. Less than 10 hours on the new power and driver tubes and no time on the Ag tube.

I will hopefully be able to post pics in the next day or so. In the meantime, here's a pic (plus specs and glowing reviews) at http://www.talkbass.com/reviews/show...uct/506/cat/25. Mine looks like this one except as noted above.

Asking $1375 shipped Fedex ground insured to CONUS only. Paypal or cash equivalent; shipping after receipt of funds. Sorry, but not interested in any trades.

Thanks for looking, DM

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All PMs replied. Pics are available, but only via email (too large to load here, sorry). Please PM your email and I'll send them as soon as I can.

While taking the pics, I was reminded that my tech guy a few months ago removed the vertical rod that's on the inside of the amp (the only purpose it seems to have served was to keep the top from accidentally falling into the amp when it's open, but he thought the rod itself posed a greater risk; I didn't care that he did this). So, there's now a small, screw-size hole on the top, which is meaningless if you rack the amp.

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I'm the original owner of this amp. I regretted selling it and purchased another. This is a great sounding amp and great guy to deal with!! BUMP
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Old 07-07-2010, 11:52 AM
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Thanks PB. I'm sure I'll regret selling it too, but we all have to make tough choices some time.
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Old 07-07-2010, 12:43 PM
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Some photos of the unit, via Dee-Man, for good measure.















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Thanks, NK. You're very kind, as usual.

Deal done. Amp is sold. Will close thread soon.

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A heartfelt thanks to whoever pulled the trigger on this. I really miss mine and was having serious thoughts about pulling a week on the couch to buy this one.
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