I have a DB751 that keeps tripping the overload protector even at very low levels. I've tried many different instruments, everything trips it. The local amp gurus couldn't figure it out and Korg (who owns Aguilar now) basically said figure it out yourself. Anyone know someone who really knows these amps well? Any advice is appreciated. Thanks.
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Aguilar DB751 repair recommendations?
- Thread starter radiobean
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- Feb 12, 2006
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- Feb 12, 2006
- 61,086
- 5
- 221,200
- Disclosures
- Development Engineer-Mesa Boogie, Development Engineer-Genzler (pedals), Product Support-Genz Benz
See if you can find an Aguilar service center that has a tech that used to work on amps of this vintage during the day.
Is it that old?
I mean, to me, that amp is not a 20 years old amp. I don't see it as vintage stuff.
More to the point, it's still technically in production isn't it? They're backordered at most vendors and out of stock on the Aguilar website. Maybe they're on the way to being discontinued but you'd think a current model would be supported a bit better.
Given that this amp is still being sold (or was until recently), I feel certain that the expertise to correctly diagnose and repair this amp is still available, and that it's just a matter of crowd-sourcing the info to find the right shop.
OP, I'm bummed for you. The 751 is still on my short-list of amps to play through some day. Sad that we can't send our Aguilar gear (I have a vintage-tubed db680) to the NYC shop anymore.
Keep us posted!
OP, I'm bummed for you. The 751 is still on my short-list of amps to play through some day. Sad that we can't send our Aguilar gear (I have a vintage-tubed db680) to the NYC shop anymore.
Keep us posted!
Same for me, but I rented one a while ago, and the tech told me have 2. One on the road, the other one being serviced.
And the answer OP got from the OWNER simply makes me really reconsider my choice.
Also, I have compared my svt7 against the 751 and couldn't really hear any difference.
Same - that and the complete lack of any reasonable comprehensible resolution from a recent inquiry to Korg for parts on my SL cabs...
I almost pulled the trigger for a 751 on Reverb last month, but this is what deterred me... Used or under warranty - it really doesn't matter.
- Feb 12, 2006
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The design and technology used is quite old, and there haven't been a lot sold in recent years. Their heyday was maybe 10-25 years ago, finding a tech that was (successfully) working on them during that era will prove helpful. They are a little tricky to work on.
They may selling out the stock of a production run that was made years ago.
It's getting there. The DB751 started shipping in May of 2009. This is based on articles from No Treble and Premiere Guitar.
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- Feb 12, 2006
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This may in fact be correct, I had heard of an end of life production run made a few years ago, possibly before Korg acquired them.
Korg having acquired Aguilar is one of the reasons I started looking elsewhere as I have a Tone Hammer 500 that I bought in 2012. Hence my purchase of a Mesa/Boogie Bass 800D.
Magic, especially from the owner of the brand. Great support.
