Aguilar

[EduUY]

Aguilar, cons and pros? why would you purchase or why not?
(heads and cabs)

 

[baxter_x]

Tried the "fantastic best amp ever" DB750...... Couldn't dial a tone I wanted. Grindy, dusty mids, no clean highs, no massive lows. Exactly the same as the Mesa MP-600 I owned.
Also extremely heavy and extremely noisy! Noisiest amp I ever tried.
As you can guess, I didn't like that amp at all. Two of my fellows bass players shared the same point of view. However this amp is still praised by many. To me if you like vintage oriented tones, go for it.

 

[punchclock]

I'm a fan. Great quality. Great customer service. Never had any problems and "vintage" tone for days. I'm happy to ask any specific questions. Gear list in my signature...

 

[baxter_x]

"vintage" tone for days

You confirm too

 

[Chuck M]

I own and use a Tone Hammer 500, an AG 700, 2 GS 112's and one SL 112. I love the stuff.

 

[BassmusM6674]

I love the stuff too. Haven't had issues with any of my gear.

2 Tone Hammer 500's
4 GS112 cabs
2 DB 112 cabs
1 Tone Hammer Preamp/DI Pedal
Agro pedal
Filter twin pedal
Octamizer pedal

 

[rodl2005]

100% reliable for me too. Love Aguilar stuff

 

[el murdoque]

I use or used a
Tonehammer 500
GS 212 cab
Agro Pedal
TLC Pedal

Rock solid stuff, never had any issues.

 

[pickles]

Definitely one of the best brands you can buy. Study up on their various products because there is a lot of variety for various needs.

 

[kpc]

Tried the "fantastic best amp ever" DB750...... Couldn't dial a tone I wanted. Grindy, dusty mids, no clean highs, no massive lows. Exactly the same as the Mesa MP-600 I owned.
Also extremely heavy and extremely noisy! Noisiest amp I ever tried.
As you can guess, I didn't like that amp at all. Two of my fellows bass players shared the same point of view. However this amp is still praised by many. To me if you like vintage oriented tones, go for it.

I own and play regularly the TH500, AG500, and AG700. I love their classic tone. My favorite is the AG500 out of the three. Great sound and quality. Love their product!

 

[chris_b]

It's uncanny how Aguilar seem to know what I like to hear in a bass sound. They just know!

I'm playing the TH500 and now an AG700, which has become my go-to amp.

 

[Basically Bob]

The only Aguilar product I have is a TH350. It’s rock solid & delivers warmth that I would normally associate with tubes.

Aguilar’s commitment to continuous improvement is pretty impressive.

 

[MJ_Sotti]

I had a TH500. One of the two best amps I've ever had the other being the D800+. Solid company. I'm going to grab a AG700.

People talk about weight...the only thing that annoyed me about the TH500 is, it's so light that if you used a coiled cord it would pull the head off the bottom. Fortunately I never pulled it off.

And if that's the ONLY negative...there's your answer. Great company.

 

[jmattbassplaya]

DB750 is my personal favorite amp of all time. Great tone with mass lows, punchy mids, and pleasantly clean highs. Rolling the tubes in it can yield a plethora of different flavors while all remaining great sounding.

I'd still own it if it weren't too heavy for what I need in an amp.

 

[hs123]

I own the TH500 and the DB751, love em both. The sound of the TH500 and the 'feel' of the DB751, it's hard to replicate. Came from Sunn, Ampeg, Markbass to Aguilar.

 

[Al Kraft]

Tone Hammer and TLC pedals and TH500 head owner...sound, reliability, customer support are all top notch. IMO Aguilar carves out its own niche in the market voicing-wise and if you like that sound, it's hard to find anything that compares. I don't use my TH500 for everything I do, but when I want a tube sounding head without the weight and size of tubes, I can't think of a better option.

 

[baxter_x]

MO Aguilar carves out its own niche in the market voicing-wise and if you like that sound, it's hard to find anything that compares

Totally agree with you. I think the Aguilar sound is very particular. You like it or not (I don't) but it's quite unique.
The only amp I ever tried that sounded exactly like the DB751/750 wad the Mesa M-Pulse 600.

 

[johnpbass]

TH500 user here. Most "tubey" sounding non-tube head out there, IMO. Super reliable and great build quality.

 

[Plutonium244]

Last night I brought out my TH350 and two SL112 cabinets, taking them to a gig where I always struggle to get a good sound-- it's always been too boomy, indistinct sounding. I stopped using the TH350 and SL122's about two years ago, having decided it/they didn't deliver what I really wanted and that I hadn't mastered the drive control. (I did keep them in my practice room and used them there).

Lo and behold, FINALLY I got a terrific tone in that room! The drive control helped deliver a clear, more cutting tone, but there was still ample bottom. I was actually quite impressed and surprised. Sometimes you drift away from gear, then rediscover it. This my story. I am going to bring that rig to more places and see how it deals. Right now I am very pleased with the TH350 and SL-112's.

 

[Lovep]

Aguilar is one of the best!

I've owned a TH350, AG700 (both are gone) and loved them!
I only own a TH preamp/DI pedal and Aguilar compressor now. I use them everyday!