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

[KJung]

Originally Posted by IntrepidCellist

Part of it is that I come from a guitar background, where good amps are not just "something that makes my instrument louder" but are a tone-shaping, touch-sensitive instrument you "play" in addition to your guitar.

This colors my perception of bass rigs; I like something with a little inherent drive and compression that changes in tone (but less in volume) when I dig in.

+1 on that. The TH500 is definitely in that school of thought.

[rodl2005]

Originally Posted by ceerod

I totally agree and appreciate the advice. So...I just ordered (2) 8ohm DB212's. The chocolate thunder I wanted wasn't in stock so may take a bit longer but I don't mind waiting. Can't wait...but now I gotta sell all my Ampeg gear to recoup some $$$!

Great choice! Enjoy.
I'm doing a festival gig tonite-TH500> GK 8 ohm 410 cab (backline supplied). I immediately unplugged the Evo 500 & plugged in my Aggie. SWEET!

[Musicman20]

Originally Posted by ceerod

I totally agree and appreciate the advice. So...I just ordered (2) 8ohm DB212's. The chocolate thunder I wanted wasn't in stock so may take a bit longer but I don't mind waiting. Can't wait...but now I gotta sell all my Ampeg gear to recoup some $$$!

I've had two of those, same stack exactly. Woah...they move a lot of air! Prepare for a treat!

I scaled down to one 4 ohm DB212 in the classic black, but I sometimes miss having two.

[Tommy Hagen]

I'm thinking about getting the DB410, but I can also get a great deal on an Ampeg SVT 410HLF. Anyone tried this with their Tonehammer?

Tommy

[Freddels]

I haven't found a cab that didn't work with the TH500. So, the 410HLF will probably work fine. Only way to know for sure is to try it out.

[bassistloaded21]

Is this the tone that most of you guys are getting out of your TH500's paired with your SL112's?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdT9QRgoEM0

[ceerod]

Originally Posted by Tommy Hagen

I'm thinking about getting the DB410, but I can also get a great deal on an Ampeg SVT 410HLF. Anyone tried this with their Tonehammer?

Tommy

That's the setup I have now, TH500 pushing the SVT 410HLF for small gigs and 810e for bigger venues. It sounds good don't get me wrong but....after hearing the TH500 at Sam Ash with both a DB410 and (2)SL112's, the Ampeg cabs just don't do it for me anymore. So after lots of reading on this forum, just yesterday I ordered myself (2)DB212's.

Until I got the TH I was used to my SVT-CL to power the cabs and the TH500 to me, made a world of difference.

[ceerod]

Originally Posted by Musicman20

I've had two of those, same stack exactly. Woah...they move a lot of air! Prepare for a treat!

I scaled down to one 4 ohm DB212 in the classic black, but I sometimes miss having two.

I was very much on the fence about 1-4ohm cab vs 2-8ohm cabs but realistically, 1-212 just won't cut it with my main band for most gigs. I figure on small shows where 1-212 is enough, the loss of power at 8ohms shouldn't be an issue. For the majority of shows, I'll have the 2-8ohms to take advantage of the max wattage from the TH. So at least I have 2 options.

This is the 1st time I'm buying bass cabs without actually testing them first in person and they are far from cheap. But thanks to lots of great info on this forum, I feel I'm making an informed decision that'll best meet my needs.

[5port]

I just thought I would post this as it includes the assy of the Tone Hammer 500. One of the better factory tours:

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

[LowBSix]

Originally Posted by Freddels

I haven't found a cab that didn't work with the TH500. So, the 410HLF will probably work fine. Only way to know for sure is to try it out.

+1

[sunbeast]

Originally Posted by bassistloaded21

Is this the tone that most of you guys are getting out of your TH500's paired with your SL112's?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdT9QRgoEM0

Darn you! I think you just sold me on a TH500 in my near future. That tone would be just about perfect for the band I'm about to join. I've been using other pedals/preamps to get a brighter gritty tone lately, but it is a tone that I don't think will fit that great in my future band the way this thick punch would.

[rodl2005]

I used the TH500 last night outdoor festival into an 8 ohm 410.
It kept up with our LOUD band (hard hitting drums, Vox gtr,Fender Twin Gtr, Keys-Fender HR Dlx & lotsa vocals) very easily, room to spare.
I thought it may've been only just ok at 8 ohms, but goes to show how it's speaker area that gives u most volume, not yr wattage.
Sounded very good.

[bugbass]

Originally Posted by Tommy Hagen

I'm thinking about getting the DB410, but I can also get a great deal on an Ampeg SVT 410HLF. Anyone tried this with their Tonehammer?

Tommy

Very different sounding cabs...the Ampeg cab is a good buy here in Norway because of the lowered price.

[Dominoes]

Originally Posted by LowBSix

The DB compared to the GS is not as "scooped" in the mids as the GS is. I've not tried the SL, but have seen it written that they do not sacrifice low end; however, the DB low end is more "extended". I'm having a 1010/6 built by Don Oatman at LDS: Low Down Sound Club, Part Four and read all about Low Down Sound

Thanks. Any other opinions on GS vs DB vs SL 112? I'm about to buy one with a TH500, and don't have any local stores to test them.

[TXLawDawg]

While I have nothing to add by way of comparison, I have been gigging two SL112 cabs and love 'um with the TH500.

Should anyone be ready to buy some DB112s though, Amazon has got three in classic black at a good deal right now - $486.92

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000YB...=sr_1_1&sr=8-1

[mizedog]

I've had limited opportunity to use mine in a live situation. Have been using with one SWR 12" wedge for a quiet church stage.

For the Christmas Eve services, there were so many people there, I just went with the TH500 as a DI, and then used an Aviom as a monitor. The TH gave a much more solid signal (post eq) than just my passive J bass would have. I did use the -20db switch on the board, then adjusted the channel gain. I just stuck the TH500 under the chair behind me and was happy. I did notice that running post eq, turning the gain control had a significant effect on volume going to the board. I kept it at about 8:30 or 9:00. Drive at about 10:00 or 11:00 to warm things up. Worked great. I wonder if the Drive control's built in low filter helped keep from blowing my cheap ear buds. All worked well, except trying to sing with ear buds in. Never have liked that.

[Dominoes]

Originally Posted by TXLawDawg

While I have nothing to add by way of comparison, I have been gigging two SL112 cabs and love 'um with the TH500.

Should anyone be ready to buy some DB112s though, Amazon has got three in classic black at a good deal right now - $486.92

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000YB...=sr_1_1&sr=8-1

Bought this and the TH500.

[TXLawDawg]

Originally Posted by Dominoes

Bought this and the TH500.

Sweet!

[tbone0813]

So I just went on Amazon and the DB112 are now up to $629.

[SpinyNorman]

Originally Posted by tbone0813

So I just went on Amazon and the DB112 are now up to $629.

Yea, I'm seeing that, too. Damn, I pulled the plug and ordered one on Friday for $540.