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Aguilar Tone Hammer
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I just picked one of these up the other day and it should be here Monday... Im excited to get it and use it.
I just picked one of these up the other day and it should be here Monday... I'm looking forward to getting it and seeing what I can do with it.
Google Translator is weak.
I will make direct contact with Aguilar. They are very attentive.
And I will study English.
Tanks guys. Happy new year!
Aguilar replied with great agility:
Hi Ricardo,
The TH can drive almost any power amp. I will place the specs below for you:
Nominal output levels are specified with all the knobs set to 12 o'clock, and AGS disengaged.
The 1/4" output is nominally unity gain, so if you put in -20dB (this is the reference level we use - it is approximately the average level of a passive bass) -20dB (~0.1VRMS)comes out.
BUT, when you twist the Master volume knob, the 1/4" output goes up 32 dB to 4.0VRMS, assuming a 10k load impedance, which is typical of most power amps. With a 5k load impedance the maximum output only drops to about 3.7VRMS
The balanced XLR output is nominally -14dB (.15VRMS), and the maximum output is also 4.0VRMS into a 10k load. Into a 600 ohm load this drops to 3.0VRMS, but that is still higher than almost any power amp needs.
So even if you are using a low output bass, the Tone Hammer has enough gain to drive virtually any power amp, even if it has low sensitivity inputs.
Thanks, and please let me know if you have any questions.
--Marco
Marco Passarelli
Aguilar Amplification
I hope this information can be useful for someone.
Ricardo.
Hey guys.
After reading this thread im pretty certain ill be getting a TH to go with my MB/Schroeder rigs.
I was just wondering how many of you keep it on all the time. I dont plan on using it as a pedal, I just want something to bring my tone to life.
Ive just started using a very cheap Behringer BD21 and its doing wonders for my tone but i feel something a bit better might be, well, better. I have considered a "real" BDDI but i quite like the mid control the TH offers.
After reading this thread im pretty certain ill be getting a TH to go with my MB/Schroeder rigs.
I was just wondering how many of you keep it on all the time. I dont plan on using it as a pedal, I just want something to bring my tone to life.
Ive just started using a very cheap Behringer BD21 and its doing wonders for my tone but i feel something a bit better might be, well, better. I have considered a "real" BDDI but i quite like the mid control the TH offers.
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i use my tone hammer with my gk mb2500 and schroeder cab a an always on type thing. My gk is pretty much set flat. The tone hammer sounds great with that right. I'll be using it at my gig this Friday.
I use it for this purpose when using my EA Micro 550. It works great. I just keep it on top of my amp. Having sweepable mids is a life saver.
I've been debating on wether I should get the Tonehammer
I'll be trying the Tech 21 VT Bass in a few days but I've heard clips and a friend has one and I quite liked it, though it has an XLR instead of a DI
A new and improved Tech 21 VT Bass Deluxe is coming out soon, DI, etc, and even 6 programmable sound options (if you use 1 bass only).
Which one should I get? I realize the VT Bass Deluxe is approx. $100 more but then you do have progammable channels, but do I really need 6 different sounds?
I'll be trying the Tech 21 VT Bass in a few days but I've heard clips and a friend has one and I quite liked it, though it has an XLR instead of a DI
A new and improved Tech 21 VT Bass Deluxe is coming out soon, DI, etc, and even 6 programmable sound options (if you use 1 bass only).
Which one should I get? I realize the VT Bass Deluxe is approx. $100 more but then you do have progammable channels, but do I really need 6 different sounds?
How similar are these to the OBP-3 preamp? I have a Warwick Corvette Proline that I want to get a bit more balls/growl out of and I have heard that the OBP-3 is a good preamp for achieving this.
If I could however keep the bass stock and use a Tone Hammer that would be even better. Would I get similar results to installing an OBP-3 preamp if I used the Tone Hammer and put used the Proline in passive mode?
If I could however keep the bass stock and use a Tone Hammer that would be even better. Would I get similar results to installing an OBP-3 preamp if I used the Tone Hammer and put used the Proline in passive mode?
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I have a Modulus with an OBP3 in it and also a Tone Hammer... the sweepable mids makes the tone hammer 10x better... I'm debating ditching the obp-3 and going all passive on my basses.
on another note....
I really like my gk tone live... and dont care too much for my tone hammer going in to my gk.. so i was thinking about selling/trading off my tone hammer...
went to the studio yesterday to lay down some pre-production tracks. took my bass > compressor > tone hammer DI w/phanthom power..
DAMNIT... the tone was amazing and i needed ZERO plug-ins and/or eq changes to my tone... this bugs me a lot... I know theres a huge difference in LIVE vs STUDIO but Im struggling for money right now and was planning on ditching the tone hammer but now i cant seem to part with it...
on another note....
I really like my gk tone live... and dont care too much for my tone hammer going in to my gk.. so i was thinking about selling/trading off my tone hammer...
went to the studio yesterday to lay down some pre-production tracks. took my bass > compressor > tone hammer DI w/phanthom power..
DAMNIT... the tone was amazing and i needed ZERO plug-ins and/or eq changes to my tone... this bugs me a lot... I know theres a huge difference in LIVE vs STUDIO but Im struggling for money right now and was planning on ditching the tone hammer but now i cant seem to part with it...
I'll buy your Tonehammer if you don't want it.....
By the way, which compressor were you using....
Loopee
By the way, which compressor were you using....
Loopee
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Just received diechris's TH and WOW! I have only had about an hour with it, but through my 12/6 and QSC GX5 it is AWESOME!!!!!!! I still may prefer the RBI for recording, but I only did a few lines in garageband. I've been gas ing to try this since this thread started and so far I am as impressed as I thought I would be. Thanks diechris!
Alright I have spent about 4 hours worth of recording time with this thing and now that I understand how hot it is and how to get the best use of that I am extremely happy! I just started out using the sample settings on the website, but quickly learned that the slightest bit of a tweak can make a profound effect. The mid control on this is great. Very flexible and very musical. Easy to use as well. I was able to quickly go from a modern, fat finger style to chunky slap style easily between tracks.
One of the most impressive things to me is when I plug into my amp, it sounds EXACTLY like it does through recording. With my RBI, what sounded great on my computer sound like @$$ on my rig so I had to constantly tweak it during live shows. Part of that of course is a testament to fEarful 12/6 design and those great kappalite speakers being so accurate and responsive, but this TH is just a GREAT little unit. The AGS boost problem isn't a big deal for me as I never use distortion for just one part of a song. Before I would dial OD in when I was using a pick, but now I can get a real nice vintage vibe with the fingers too! It does great stuff with a pick too in all the ranges of the AGS with great harmonic overtones and nice EQ adjustments made as you sweep the range of OD. I found a slight turn down of the master volume when engaging the AGS was sufficient. Still not sure if I like the slap tone with it on or off though. Well I like both, but not sure which more.
Well, as I have said, I have 4 gigs with 3 very different bands this Friday, so I will truly put it through it's live paces here soon. I think I have all the settings I am going to use figured out (with the exception of weird room stuff) except for my fusion band. That is the last and loudest one (and all original) so I think I might just tweak as I go on that one. The TH is easy enough to control and so naturally musical that I feel safe with that idea. Especially with three "planned" gigs before it!
I am so impressed with the quality, features and usability of this Tone Hammer that my next purchase will be a TLC. Most compressors are too smart for my few remaining brain cells, but that looks perfect! Maybe in the next few weeks I can get one. If it's good 'nough for Nitti, it's too good for me!
Thanks again diechris!
One of the most impressive things to me is when I plug into my amp, it sounds EXACTLY like it does through recording. With my RBI, what sounded great on my computer sound like @$$ on my rig so I had to constantly tweak it during live shows. Part of that of course is a testament to fEarful 12/6 design and those great kappalite speakers being so accurate and responsive, but this TH is just a GREAT little unit. The AGS boost problem isn't a big deal for me as I never use distortion for just one part of a song. Before I would dial OD in when I was using a pick, but now I can get a real nice vintage vibe with the fingers too! It does great stuff with a pick too in all the ranges of the AGS with great harmonic overtones and nice EQ adjustments made as you sweep the range of OD. I found a slight turn down of the master volume when engaging the AGS was sufficient. Still not sure if I like the slap tone with it on or off though. Well I like both, but not sure which more.
Well, as I have said, I have 4 gigs with 3 very different bands this Friday, so I will truly put it through it's live paces here soon. I think I have all the settings I am going to use figured out (with the exception of weird room stuff) except for my fusion band. That is the last and loudest one (and all original) so I think I might just tweak as I go on that one. The TH is easy enough to control and so naturally musical that I feel safe with that idea. Especially with three "planned" gigs before it!
I am so impressed with the quality, features and usability of this Tone Hammer that my next purchase will be a TLC. Most compressors are too smart for my few remaining brain cells, but that looks perfect! Maybe in the next few weeks I can get one. If it's good 'nough for Nitti, it's too good for me!
Thanks again diechris!
Well all gigs went off without a hitch which is rare as is but with a new and unfamiliar piece of gear it is even more rare! This thing is great though. Covered blues, jazz, americana and fusion beautifully. Gobs of headroom for the bigger gigs! I didn't really have to do a lot of tweaking of the knobs either. I mostly just moved the mids around according to either a brighter sound or darker sound. The rest was done on my bass. I really love the great growl I can get out of the bridge pickup and found myself almost always using it soloed. I did find myself wanting a compressor though.
All in all, this is a very flexible, versatile and easy little box with lots of balls. Great for any style music I can think of!
All in all, this is a very flexible, versatile and easy little box with lots of balls. Great for any style music I can think of!
