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Aguilar Tone Hammer 350
- Thread starter chazsundance
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I don't know anything about this retailer but I found this cable. Invalid Link Removed Looks like a better option than that box anyway. And you can order the cable with two different leg lengths which might be convenient.
Personally, I would just call my local pro audio store and have one made. It would probably take them 5-10 minutes and save on shipping.
That splitter box looks like a simple solution to your problem! You could also make up your own Y-cable, but probaly not for $25.
Here is my new little TH350, sitting on top of my Berg AE210. It is really small. This will sit in my practice space, with the TH500 on the gig. Dig it! Sounds just like the big one up to a certain volume (and that 'certain volume' is pretty darn high).
Ken, I've been thinking about pulling the trigger and testing the waters on one of these over the TH500. Good to know it sounds like its big brother at reasonable volumes. I'd be pairing it with a Bassic 115 at 8 ohms (3015) and am on the fence if it will cut it at practice with a moderately loud rock band?
IMO, with an 8ohm cab at 'moderately loud rock band' volume, you really need to get the TH500 if you can swing it. I have only had the TH500 clip light (which just means you are kind of pushing the whole system) come on once in the year or so that I've been gigging it, with a 4ohm Thunderchild 115, and it was a massively loud band... I mean stupid loud, and that amp just cranked.
With my 8ohm Berg AE210 in my practice space, I can easily get the clip light to come on on slap hits at moderate volume. That is the big difference with wattage (especially going from 'low wattage to moderate wattage')... it isn't really about absolute volume, the TH350 is LOUD, it is about non compressed, open headroom... keeping the 'deep bass deep' at high volumes.
Great little head, and I REALLY like the concept of getting all the quality of its bigger brother in a smaller, lighter, less expensive package.
The TH350 will work 'OK' for you most likely. The TH500 with an 8ohm 3015 loaded cab.... bliss IMO! If you are really on a tight budget, and really want the Aguilar tone, the TH350 is great (and also if you always play at moderate volumes... again, it is quite loud). However, for just a bit more money and a smidge more size and weight, you can get the TH500, which is powerful enough to do almost any gig IMO and IME.
Edit: Tonally, they sound identical to me up to relatively loud volumes.
Thanks Ken! Not really a budget issue, just about spending less to test the waters. Wait, what? Anyhow, I think I may take your advice and pop for the 500 just to be safe. Now the hard part about waiting for one to pop up in here and it not be grabbed in 2.2 seconds!
+1 GREAT amp, and even a better amp for the price. Diggin' it a lot.
Like many have said, it is kind of nice to be able to push the amp a bit more at lower volumes in my practice space. The Aguilar TH's sound quite good pushed right to that 'preamp signal into the power amp' clip level. The 'feel' of the amp changes a bit. The single, more quiet fan, which seems to rarely come on, is also a positive in a quiet gig or practice space. The TH500 fan is in no way a problem, but the TH350 fan can't be heard at all, even playing at low, solo/practice levels.
I again am VERY impressed at the build quality and features of the TH350. All the quality, reliability and tone of the larger, more expensive unit, in a slightly less featured format (no effects loop and a single speakon speaker output), and meaningfully less expensive box.
For those playing jazz gigs, folk gigs, or pop/country/rock gigs with not crazy stage volumes and front of house support, this thing kills.
I bought the TH350 a while ago to use it at smaller gigs with a Bergantino HT112 (at 175 watts). For my larger gigs, I have a quite a few other amps with higher power, so the purchase aimed at a low(er)-volume, cheap(er)-amp with decent tone. I was not expecting much at the beginning; yet I am so surprised that it is such an amazing piece of gear!
The tone is to die for and the volume is more than enough for small venue gigs. Just as Ken (kjung) mentioned, the fan might be the most silent one out there!
I also tried it a few times with a pair of Bergantino AE112's. When used at 4 ohms, it performs very close to its bigger brother TH500, so the size and weight factor is a significant plus. I wish it were a bit smaller in height so that it would fit a gig bag easier, but it might a bit too much to ask!
Best,
Alper
The tone is to die for and the volume is more than enough for small venue gigs. Just as Ken (kjung) mentioned, the fan might be the most silent one out there!
I also tried it a few times with a pair of Bergantino AE112's. When used at 4 ohms, it performs very close to its bigger brother TH500, so the size and weight factor is a significant plus. I wish it were a bit smaller in height so that it would fit a gig bag easier, but it might a bit too much to ask!
Best,
Alper
I bought the TH350 a while ago to use it at smaller gigs with a Bergantino HT112 (at 175 watts). For my larger gigs, I have a quite a few other amps with higher power, so the purchase aimed at a low(er)-volume, cheap(er)-amp with decent tone. I was not expecting much at the beginning; yet I am so surprised that it is such an amazing piece of gear!
The tone is to die for and the volume is more than enough for small venue gigs. Just as Ken (kjung) mentioned, the fan might be the most silent one out there!
I also tried it a few times with a pair of Bergantino AE112's. When used at 4 ohms, it performs very close to its bigger brother TH500, so the size and weight factor is a significant plus. I wish it were a bit smaller in height so that it would fit a gig bag easier, but it might a bit too much to ask!
Best,
Alper
Alper!!!! Nice to hear from you, and I hope you are well! And +1, the 'Berg/TH' combination is really nice!
Here is my new little TH350, sitting on top of my Berg AE210. It is really small. This will sit in my practice space, with the TH500 on the gig. Dig it! Sounds just like the big one up to a certain volume (and that 'certain volume' is pretty darn high).
I've been using that exact rig and I love it. The TH350 into the AE210 is a great balance of portability, power, and tone.
I wish it had a headphone out and aux in for practice, but otherwise, it's perfect.
Hey.
Where are y'all finding these on sale?
The Musicians Friend and Guitar Center coupon codes won't work on Aguilar products.
I actually ordered mine from Woodwind & Brasswind yesterday (would have never thought to look there, but they came up as a google shopping result), and their coupon code worked on the TH350!
However, I'm not really sure what to expect as the unit was not in stock, still shows as not in stock, but I got a tracking number late last night (still doesn't show up in UPS system).
Anyway, maybe I got lucky and the thing will show up with me having saved $65! If not, I'd like to know where else to look.
Where are y'all finding these on sale?
The Musicians Friend and Guitar Center coupon codes won't work on Aguilar products.
I actually ordered mine from Woodwind & Brasswind yesterday (would have never thought to look there, but they came up as a google shopping result), and their coupon code worked on the TH350!
However, I'm not really sure what to expect as the unit was not in stock, still shows as not in stock, but I got a tracking number late last night (still doesn't show up in UPS system).
Anyway, maybe I got lucky and the thing will show up with me having saved $65! If not, I'd like to know where else to look.
Got mine from Sam Ash online a few weeks ago with a discount coupon. They have coupon now that'll knock $40 off and they show them as being in stock. FWIW, I was happy with the service too.
You need to call (or chat) to get the discount on some products at Musician's Friend.
Hey Ken,
To me, anything with the Bergs is great!
Cheers,
A.
I'm with you on that. Don't know if you saw that Jim is coming out with a new line of Neo cabs... CN212 and CN112.
Yes, I have been following your posts on that. These days, we live in Istanbul, and I already have two AE112s, one HT112, and an IP112 here. But I left my AE212 in Brooklyn, so most probably, at this moment, I will not get any of the new cabs. But it is definitely watering my mouth!
Sorry, folks, for stealing the topic away. So, back to TH350!
Cheers,
A.
Sorry, folks, for stealing the topic away. So, back to TH350!
Cheers,
A.
