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Aguilar Tone Hammer

#121
ted burik said:
Thanks for the helpful description of your A/B experience with the Para DI and Tone hammer. I'm looking for a preamp to add to my Acoustic Image Focus 2R, primarily to tweak my acoustic bass tone and control feedback at louder volumes. Any sense which of these preamps might work better for that application?
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My main amp is an AI Focus with the upright going directly
into the 10meg ohm input on the Focus, and the electric
bass going from the ParaDriver into the effects return on the
amp. This lets both basses have separate eq's.
When only using the upright bass, I'll often use the Para Driver
into the effects loop for my upright bass. I don't need the
blend or the overdrive, but I love the sweepable mids. Also,
the ParaDriver seems to be eq'd well for the upright.
The notch filter on the Focus is good for finding "hot"
frequencies on the upright at higher volumes.
 
#122
B String said:
My main amp is an AI Focus with the upright going directly
into the 10meg ohm input on the Focus, and the electric
bass going from the ParaDriver into the effects return on the
amp. This lets both basses have separate eq's.
When only using the upright bass, I'll often use the Para Driver
into the effects loop for my upright bass. I don't need the
blend or the overdrive, but I love the sweepable mids. Also,
the ParaDriver seems to be eq'd well for the upright.
The notch filter on the Focus is good for finding "hot"
frequencies on the upright at higher volumes.
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Thanks for the info. I'm using the notch feature constantly to cut out feedback or boominess on the upright and it sounds like the Para Driver might also help--along with adding more sensitive tone shaping than the what the AI offers. Ted
 
#123
so still no Tonehammers available in Europe...bummer

A question about the Tonehammer: how is the overdrive sound?. I am looking for a tube like vintage overdrive ala jack Bruce. Is the Tonehammer good for that or might another device be a better option. I have tried the Fulltone bassdriver but I was not impressed.

And how is the overdrive achieved on the Tonehammer? there is no overdrive function. Is it just achieved by turning up the gain and lowering the volume? and what exactly does the AGS button do?
 
#124
barend said:
so still no Tonehammers available in Europe...bummer

A question about the Tonehammer: how is the overdrive sound?. I am looking for a tube like vintage overdrive ala jack Bruce. Is the Tonehammer good for that or might another device be a better option. I have tried the Fulltone bassdriver but I was not impressed.

And how is the overdrive achieved on the Tonehammer? there is no overdrive function. Is it just achieved by turning up the gain and lowering the volume? and what exactly does the AGS button do?
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Yes, the "AGS".



TONE HAMMER

This preamp/direct box is so strong and powerful it could only be called the "Tone Hammer"! Based on the respected OBP-3 preamp, the Tone Hammer features fully sweepable midrange frequencies in addition to bass and treble controls. With the Tone Hammer's pristine D.I. you are set for the studio or the stage.

To give this tone shaping unit the ultimate flexibility we are introducing our proprietary Adaptive Gain Shaping circuitry (AGS). AGS allows the player to kick in an additional gain structure and EQ with the "stomp" of a button. You can now go from modern slap sounds to vintage or overdriven.

18 volt operation gives the Tone Hammer plenty of headroom to reproduce the most dynamic playing style. Separate "Gain" and "Master" controls allow you to dial in just the right gain structure for any instrument.

The Tone Hammer is the essential preamp/direct box for every bassist's tool box.

Features:

Pre/Post DI
Unbalanced output can drive a power amp
AGS circuitry
Cut and boost of treble, mid and bass frequencies
Fully sweepable midrange frequencies
Powered by two nine volt batteries, phantom power or optional universal power supply
Ground lift switch
Heavy Duty steel construction

Specs:

Inputs: One 1/4" jack

Outputs: One 1/4" jack, One XLR (nominal output - 14 dBu balanced)

EQ:
Bass +/- 18 dB @ 40 Hz
Mid +/- 17 dB @ 180 Hz to 1 kHz
Treble +/- 18 dB @ 4 kHz

Controls:
Ground lift switch
Pre/Post DI switch
Engage switch
AGS switch

Warranty: Three year limited

Optional: 18 volt power supply
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Marketing talk leaves me cold most of the time.

Anyone have any opinions on this AGS thing? Other opinions on the Hammer?
 
#126
Keep my shirt on? It's Summertime dang it!

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I will not put a shirt on 'till I gets me my Tone Hammer.
 
#140
I'm thinking of getting a Tone Hammer....for sure...

But I got some questions about on the application of the tone hammer, as the spec stated, tone hammer is somewhat based on OBP3 and develop. What if I plug a bass with a OBP3 pre? if it is kinda duplicate?

one of the reasons I wanna go for a Tone Hammer is that, I play some straight PA gig often, can I get Aggie amp kind of tone if I connect that with my bass, or simply just plug a bass with a OBP3 will get the job done? (as I'm using a AG500+GS410 set ip in the studio)

Can anyone who played the tone hammer can give me some insight?
:hyper: Can't wait to get one.......
 

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