Aguilar - Official 'Tone Hammer 500' 3.8lbs 500w Thread #3

[astack]

Well by cranked I mean past 1:00. Yes, it kills.

[ljazz]

Originally Posted by StrangerDanger

I haven't tried it but I've heard George Porter play his TH500 through the Ampeg 810 back line at the Wolf and it was magical.

I posted about this in a George thread in the bassists area of the forum...... Wish I could have been there live for this.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psPFhu4kKgw

His tone is friggin' smokin'! Even when he hits the chorus it sounds knarly!

I'm tellin' you, it may be worth toting around a 810 with the TH500 for that kind of tone. Wicked.

Wondering if I could get that kind of tone using a dually instead of having to lug around a 810?

[Mr. Majestic]

It does sound great, with most cabinets I ran mine through. Never played it through an Ampeg 810, but if sounds awesome through huge cabinets.........I bet this one would "ROCK"!!! Too bad it was blown up back then......we could go back in time to save it! What's that?!........"Back to the Past(for the Future)!

[Jim C]

Shoot out at my place on Monday when my TH500 arrives.
Just remembered I have to make a Speakon to 1/4" to use the amp/speaker selector box. Hold my calls...

[rodl2005]

Look forward to hearing ur thoughts Jim.:thumbup:

[StrangerDanger]

Originally Posted by ljazz

I posted about this in a George thread in the bassists area of the forum...... Wish I could have been there live for this.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psPFhu4kKgw

His tone is friggin' smokin'! Even when he hits the chorus it sounds knarly!

I'm tellin' you, it may be worth toting around a 810 with the TH500 for that kind of tone. Wicked.

Wondering if I could get that kind of tone using a dually instead of having to lug around a 810?

I was there that night and it was uber heady magical. Best bass tone ever.

[gillento]

Latest combo:

Nordy VP5, A-Designs REDDI, Aguilar TH500, Baer ML112.

[TXLawDawg]

Originally Posted by gillento

Latest combo:

Nordy VP5, A-Designs REDDI, Aguilar TH500, Baer ML112.

Nice!

I love my two SL112 cabs but I'm really starting to wonder about the Baer ML112s.

[KJung]

Originally Posted by gillento

Latest combo:

Nordy VP5, A-Designs REDDI, Aguilar TH500, Baer ML112.

Nice! And, those EQ settings should sound GREAT with that cab. A little bit of drive to tighten up the deep low end (the top end softening of the drive wouldn't have much of an effect with that cab's mid driver), a slight boost of the powerful bass control to fatten the mid bass, relatively low gain setting to run 'warm but clean', and then a touch of cut right around the crossover point of that cab (around 1K) to smooth the upper midrange, and a slight cut of the treble control which would impact the very top of that mid driver.

That should KILL.

[gillento]

Originally Posted by KJung

Nice! And, those EQ settings should sound GREAT with that cab. A little bit of driver to tighten up the deep low end (the top end softening of the drive wouldn't have much of an effect with that cab), a slight boost of the powerful bass control to fatten the mid bass relatively low gain setting to run 'warm but clean', and then a touch of cut right around the crossover point of that cab (around 1K) to smooth the upper midrange.

That should KILL.

Perfect description, Ken .... as always
I learned A LOT from you!!!!

[AMp'D.2play]

I'm kicking myself for waiting a year to finally get on board w/ a TH500! Two gigs under my belt with it and I love it. Though I'm usually 'set it and forget it' when it comes to EQ, the few knobs on this little head sure add a lot of variety! I enjoy reading the suggestions of other TB users in these threads.

A couple of things. One, although I'd earlier asked a question about the clip light, at my last gig I was able to finally get it to come on. During a particular song or two, I must've really been pushing it. Hint to self - time to add another cab to move more air.

Second, and again no big deal, I was a little startled at how soon the fan kicks on, even at low-volume playing at home. Nothing to worry about, I know. Just something that briefly gets my attention; then I forget about it!

[M Sterling]

Hey fellow tbers! Hopefully someone can help with some advice.

I've been considering a db750 for a while, but also loving what I've heard from the TH500. Does anyone have experience running a db659 Pre into the TH? If not do you guys think it would be redundant or take away too much from what makes the TH special, or will it bring it somewhat closer to something akin to a lower powered db750?

[Jeff Scott]

I used to won a DB659 and could never really bond with it, perhaps the associated gear may have added to that, but the Tone Hammer 500 has been nothing but a joy to use.

[Jim C]

My TH500 just arrive via FedEx.
I have an email into the factory as the manual is not online.
Anybody have a few "go to" settings that they use often.

This thread has gotten so long the search function hasn't been very effective.

[KJung]

Originally Posted by Jim C

My TH500 just arrive via FedEx.
I have an email into the factory as the manual is not online.
Anybody have a few "go to" settings that they use often.

This thread has gotten so long the search function hasn't been very effective.

Very cool. The manual is actually online (PDF), under the 'contacts' tab.

I would start with the drive control off, the gain at 9 o'clock (i.e., relatively low), everything flat, with just a smidge of bass boost. That will give you a relatively clean, even starting point.

I would then mess around with the drive control, so you can hear that 'tightening of the low end and top end' thing. Then, first boost the mids to 1 o'clock and sweep the frequency... repeat cutting to 11 o'clock.

Finally, mess around with different ratio's of gain to drive for the amount of warmth/hair/grind/growl/out and out distortion you want.

Lots of tones/sounds in that little box.

Also, remember, the clip light is kind of useless.. it is neither a power amp clip nor an input clip... more like a 'everything prior to the power amp is pumping hard' light

[LowBSix]

Originally Posted by M Sterling

Hey fellow tbers! Hopefully someone can help with some advice.

I've been considering a db750 for a while, but also loving what I've heard from the TH500. Does anyone have experience running a db659 Pre into the TH? If not do you guys think it would be redundant or take away too much from what makes the TH special, or will it bring it somewhat closer to something akin to a lower powered db750?

It is my understanding that the TH500 has the same pre as the DB751. I've seen some switch to either the 500 or 751 as well as many eliminating the 750/751, 359 and 659+ pre for the TH500...

[Fran Diaz]

Originally Posted by LowBSix

It is my understanding that the TH500 has the same pre as the DB751. I've seen some switch to either the 500 or 751 as well as many eliminating the 750/751, 359 and 659+ pre for the TH500...

Not at all. The DB751/751 has a tube pre while the TH500 pre is based on the Tone Hammer pedal/DI.

[KJung]

Originally Posted by Fran Diaz

Not at all. The DB751/751 has a tube pre while the TH500 pre is based on the Tone Hammer pedal/DI.

+1 Relatively similar 'tone universe', but obviously not identical. You lose a bit of the open, sweet top end and big low end slam (not as much as you would think though IMO and IME) and gain a LOT more control of the mids and punch. You also lose about 50 pounds (assuming a lightweight three space rack).

[DrumsAndBass]

Originally Posted by LowBSix

It is my understanding that the TH500 has the same pre as the DB751. I've seen some switch to either the 500 or 751 as well as many eliminating the 750/751, 359 and 659+ pre for the TH500...

Man, I vote for a Class D powered, 2 rack spaced Tone Hammer (all solid state) that has all of the EQ capabilities of the DB 680. I mean, is that a bad idea ?
I'll wait for Summer NAMM 2013, or will I have to wait longer . . .

[LowBSix]

Originally Posted by Fran Diaz

Not at all. The DB751/751 has a tube pre while the TH500 pre is based on the Tone Hammer pedal/DI.

Of course the tube differential.... I'm speaking of the circuitry from the TH pedal... Justin at the NAMM/Aguilar "booth" mentioned many were putting the TH pedal in the effects loop of the 750 to match the circuitry of the 751...

All I can say is, I've owned a lot of amps and that the TH500 stands up well to:
SVT, Walter Woods, Demeter, MESA M6, etc.