Aguilar TH350 vs GK Legacy 500.

[Rob Warren]

I'm thinking of getting a new bass rig.
I'm leaning towards GK leg 500 and a cabinet of some sort like the Aguilar SL112. I would then pair the SL112 with an old Hartke 210XL that I already own.
Ive noticed the Aguilar TH350 is close to the same $$ and power to the GK 500.
So thoughts on which amp?
This would replace an SWR working mans combo that's good tone but not loud enough for a club/bar band.

 

[kcducttaper]

(Edit: I realize you're talking about the Legacy 500 and not the MB500, so my link isn't quite as applicable as I thought it was, though I imagine the Legacy would sound fairly similar to the MB.)

I think you'd be perfectly happy with either one depending on which one has the features you like. Here's a bit of a sound comparison between the GK and Aguilar (with a few others in the middle) if you care to have a listen. Personally, I would lean towards the Aguilar since it has the sweepable mid frequency, but then again, you can also buy an Aguilar Tone Hammer pedal too if that's your thing.

 

[707GK]

The Legacy series sounds more like the old RB series than the MB series. Both have a traditional GK growl inherent in their tone, but more so in the Legacy. I have the 800, the 500 should be more than enough for most gigs.

 

[jeff7bass]

Legacy. More power plus it does the Aggy better than the Aggy does the Legacy.

 

[SJan3]

I liked all but the Darkglass. It never sounded warm and clean. The GK and Markbass were my faves. The Magellen stood out as having a different root sound than the others. Either you like it or you don't. I didn't like it's breakup. The Aggie had a more natural breakup.
I'd buy the Markbass over the GK as I preferred the high end. The GK was a bit edgy. And, as the knobs were twiddled, I preferred the Markbass variables in tone.
These are strictly my opinions.

 

[kcducttaper]

+1 for Markbass. I just picked up a minty used Markbass Tube 800 for $500 and couldn't be happier! If I want a solid state sound, it's there. If I want a rich tube sound, I just turn a dial and bam! I'd been going back and forth between an Aguilar and MB for quite a while though. I just happened to spot a MB on the classified I couldn't pass up.

 

[Rob Warren]

Thx guys for the help. I may hold off and look for used stuff. I am definitely a fan of the legacy 500 through the Aguilar SL212. But damn, dropping 1800 is pretty steep for me right now. Lol