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Opinions needed-Promethean 500 head-limitations,things it excels at-Also, Aggie 500

Discussion in 'Amps and Cabs [BG]' started by Dark Horse, Apr 15, 2012.

  1. Apr 15, 2012 #1
    Dark Horse

    Dark Horse Supporting Member

    Jul 31, 2008
    Austin, TX
    Hi -
    Background - I have a Aguilar 500SC head that I'm very happy with, though there are occasions where I'd certainly love to have a nice, compact, super light weight head. Anyway, I like the "500 watts range", as it covers all my needs - I have 2 1x12 cans (8 ohms each) and also a 1x15 8 ohm cab, so i can mix/match various ways, depending on the gig. Like most of you, I'm looking for clean power, compact size, light weight ...and I prefer a vintage, full tone. I typically set the Aggie "flat" or bring just a bit of the low mids out. All that said, I can get a Promethean 500 head cheap, but won't be able to try it first.... so...maybe some of you have tried both the Aggie and the Promethean and can compare and contrast, and help me find any limitations that I might expect. Even if I get the Promethean, I'll still be keeping the Aguilar...but sometimes it would be nice to have a head that can fit in a gig bag !

    Thanks in advance.

    :bassist:
     
  2. Apr 16, 2012 #2
    Dark Horse

    Dark Horse Supporting Member

    Jul 31, 2008
    Austin, TX
    Hmmm...apparently nobody has tried both amps and can offer up a comparison....

    Oh well...
     
  3. Apr 16, 2012 #3
    StuartV

    StuartV Finally figuring out what I really like Supporting Member

    Jul 27, 2006
    Manassas, VA
    I have not tried the Aggie. But, I really like my Promethean 110 combo. It's my only SS head. I use the combo for practice and jamming, and I have the used the head with my Aguilar cabs (GS210+GS115) and a Sansamp BDDI in front of it for SVT emulation at a gig and it was thunderous and awesome.
     
  4. Apr 16, 2012 #4
    StuartV

    StuartV Finally figuring out what I really like Supporting Member

    Jul 27, 2006
    Manassas, VA
    If you don't buy the Promethean head, and don't mind PM'ing me the details, I would consider buying it for the right price just to have a backup for my backup - since they aren't making that head any more.
     
  5. Apr 16, 2012 #5
    IntrepidCellist

    IntrepidCellist

    Sep 10, 2009
    Manhattan
    The Promethean is a more modern sounding, "tight and bright" amp than the Aguilar. Certainly a little less warm, and the build quality feels a little less solid. Sounds great though, just a different flavor.

    I ended up going with an Aguilar TH500 though.
     
  6. Apr 16, 2012 #6
    Dark Horse

    Dark Horse Supporting Member

    Jul 31, 2008
    Austin, TX

    Yeah, I love my Aggie .... just thinking about the Promethean as a
    quick and easy backup/small gig amp
     
  7. Apr 16, 2012 #7
    Dark Horse

    Dark Horse Supporting Member

    Jul 31, 2008
    Austin, TX
    will do

    thanks
     
  8. Apr 16, 2012 #8
    Jazz Ad

    Jazz Ad Mi la ré sol

    Mar 16, 2002
    Langueux, Brittany, France
    When I think about the Promethean, the first qualificative that comes to mind is "angry".
    It bites, it gnarls and it packs a big lot of punch and watts.
    Very good little head and without a doubt the best deal on the class D market.
    It can't do clean and neutral tones very well.
    I haven't try your Aguilar so I couldn't compare them.
     
  9. Apr 16, 2012 #9
    StuartV

    StuartV Finally figuring out what I really like Supporting Member

    Jul 27, 2006
    Manassas, VA
    Interesting. I would have described mine as very clean sounding - with the Vintage/Modern knob turned all the way to Modern. It will do LOUD, but it sounds pretty clean to me. At least, compared to my Ampeg tube amps.
     
  10. Apr 16, 2012 #10
    Dark Horse

    Dark Horse Supporting Member

    Jul 31, 2008
    Austin, TX
    Thanks guys - I definitely appreciate the info and opinions...