I go back and fourth between my new AG700 bass head and my tried-and-true ToneHammer 500
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@craigdamage5 жыл бұрын
I'm a bassist who plays four string Fenders only. Most with flatwound strings. I had been previously playing through all tube bass amps for many years. For me and my style the Tonehammer 500 is THE amp to go to if you are making a transition from tubes to solid state. The TH500 on top of two SL112 cabs is perfect for fat, warm vintage type bass tone. BTW, The TH500 combined with both 1x12 cabs actually weighs LESS than my old Ampeg head alone. HA!
@dr_bassius5 жыл бұрын
I couldn't agree more! ❤️
@39MercFlathead6 жыл бұрын
Great video. Thank you. You actually seem to know what you are doing. A rarity in many videos these days.
@dr_bassius6 жыл бұрын
39MercFlathead hahah thanks! I'm a professional bassist and professor of music. Thanks for the compliment! More videos soon!
@39MercFlathead6 жыл бұрын
Bassius, I noticed on one of your other videos about your wife's idea about more basses for your PhD. I guess you do know what you are doing. I promised my wife a BMW Z3 for her's. That was 15 years ago. After 2 MSs she is getting close to starting her dissertation. I'm just an amateur, but one of my grandsons may have a future as a professional. 8 instruments by 14: strings, woodwinds, horns, keys. I try to get him to concentrate on one & he tells me he sees Marcus Miller playing bass guitar & bass clarinet on KZfaq. His teachers keep talking a future as a composer. I really enjoy your videos.
@laurieharper15267 жыл бұрын
I just bought the AG. Love its smooth, warm and natural quality. Works a treat with my PJB cabs.
@rogerpoole Жыл бұрын
Nice playing, sir! I hope you don't mind; I was eating peanut M&M's and drinking Jack while watching your video. I had a great time! I think I'm going to buy an AG 700 tomorrow. My GK 700RB head crapped out at my last gig. I need something for this weekend!
@dr_bassius Жыл бұрын
Sounds like a nice night!! Thanks for letting me tag along!! Like and sub for more shenanigans 😊
@williammitchell69216 жыл бұрын
The AG700 sounds much more defined in the low-mids.
@craigmoran893 Жыл бұрын
Thanks, the AG700 sounds nice. Warm and clean, punchy.
@gregellevsen5280 Жыл бұрын
Very helpful comparison - thanks and kudos on your bassmanship. I was planning to get a TH, but I'm starting to think the AG offers more tonal variety, including greater clarity, while still enabling the classic thick tones of the TH. Would that be your assessment?
@Ross587 жыл бұрын
Good video... I have the tone hammer 350 and it is impressive . I am running 2 db 112's and have been contemplating the ag 700. This video pretty well gets me over the line with decision ...
@joemeyer57725 жыл бұрын
IMO the AG700 has a much warmer tone. I purchased a TH500 a few years ago and it sound terrible with my Berg HT112 cabinet (only head that I've ever experienced that with the Berg). It sounded very nasal and harsh. Based on your video I'd say that's just the voice of the amp (even though it sounds better with your Aggie cabs).
@tonycj453 жыл бұрын
Great comparison between two great amps but did you find the fan, especially on the AG a bit noisy?
@gnguyenb6 жыл бұрын
Hi Denson! Good video comparison, thanks for sharing! I just bought the AG700 and I'm a bit disturbed by the fan noise when I play late at night (trying to let the family sleep in peace). Is it the same noise level with the ToneHammer 500?
@dr_bassius Жыл бұрын
Yeah. The fans are loud. But at this point I “tune them out”
@jukkahaavistobass7 жыл бұрын
Nice video. Thanks for this. I love my AG700 and SL410x . I even started to use AG700's DI for recordings.
@dr_bassius7 жыл бұрын
Jukka Haavisto cool! thanks for watching!
@pablodelfuego65675 жыл бұрын
Two Too Many strings on Ya Bass but I like the video. . . just joking man really good stuff. Thanks for the review.
@Bobby_Uterus3 жыл бұрын
Have you ever considered a dangling cross earring?
@BrianMorris-zc4md7 ай бұрын
Thank you Sir!
@dr_bassius7 ай бұрын
Welcome, sir!
@BioStuff4156 жыл бұрын
I had one and sold it.... my Mark II Little held court. Mark II not so good at 4ohm. Replaced the Mark II with the new Genzler 800 - amazing down to 2 ohm. paired with the 1 x 12s -
@cubby67085 жыл бұрын
BioStuff415 been having lm3 issues running a pair of Gs 112. Looking for a recco on an amp that won’t activate the protection circuit. AG didn’t do it for you ? Genzler ? Littlemarktub800?
@MrTatiblack Жыл бұрын
a combo 500 watts and the Aguilar 500 would technically sound as loud? for instance a 350 Aguilar would be comparable with a 350 ish combo?
@Anonymous-rp4hn6 жыл бұрын
Wish the FX loop was at the back
@rca3rd3 жыл бұрын
Me Too!!!!!
@therocksolide6 жыл бұрын
The best Review !
@johnbennettiv3 жыл бұрын
Very informative, thanks👊
@popace7 жыл бұрын
Judged from this vid, the th500 sounds way to thick but I do realize and respect the fact that the camera mic isn't doing any justice to thick sounding amps. They all sound like garbage if recorded with a camera. Usually the thickness of the bass sound works great for me in a live setting or as a bass player in general, but I usually tend to miss the top end and presence in most of them (I just happen to play in a summer resort in croatia at the moment and am playing through a houses Fender Rumble 200 and this is exactly the problem). Anyhow, I am probably going to swap my EBS Fafner for the AG500DC, can't wait.
@doruborobeica788410 ай бұрын
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@keithruddell18007 жыл бұрын
don't own either. i use a heritage ampeg B15. just from listening to your samples i enjoy both but prefer the ag700. i'm sure that the ag700 routed cab touching the floor has to do with it too. don't you wish the low knobs were 80hz or at least 60hz instead of 40hz? i deal with this on my B15. good idea using TH for upright. thanks for sharing.
@zechariahfrink37077 жыл бұрын
Sweet! love your videos and your playing! Im a proud owner of a Fodera as well and was wondering why strings do you use on your Fodera six?
@dr_bassius7 жыл бұрын
Zechariah Frink I have the stock strings (fodera) on right now. it's about time to change them and I haven't decided yet, on what I want. what do you like?
@zechariahfrink37077 жыл бұрын
I mainly use and endorse Dean Markley SR2000 strings. They're taper wound over the saddles and they have a very open sound that I don't find in any string. They're a little looser in tension so you can get in a more "normal gauge sets the easier playability of a lighter gauge string but still have a thicker tone. I do like the Fodera strings a lot too though. They make a VERY high quality string that blows most of the main competition out of the water in my humble opinion.
@dr_bassius7 жыл бұрын
Zechariah Frink I use the SRs on my Conklins. cool! I may just shell out the dough for fodera strings. it seems right. lol.
@zechariahfrink37077 жыл бұрын
Wow sweet! Yeah Fodera strings do have a certain matching quality with three basses. It's fitting though. I actually haven't tried the SRs on my Fodera yet. I'm waiting a an order of them now.
@mnavarrocastro7 жыл бұрын
Very nice Denson ! Do you use a pair of SL 112's with the AG700? Isn't it to much power for them?
@dr_bassius7 жыл бұрын
Miguel Navarro de Castro so it's all about managing your rms handling and ohm rating. at max power the ag has an output rating of 700w at 4 ohms. two sl112 cabs are rated at 500w at 4 ohms. so, there is more power than they can handle (at maximum) but having that head room will provide strong, clean power to reach maximum volume. you have to be careful, but once you have the experience, that much headroom is awesome.
@mnavarrocastro7 жыл бұрын
A type of headroom you couldn't get with de TH500?
@dr_bassius7 жыл бұрын
Miguel Navarro de Castro correct. the TH is rated at 500w @ 4 ohms. two Sl112, and it's at the limit. it's great, sounds good, nice and loud, but it can be a bit dirty. I love it though. I have a db751 too, way more power than I need, but clean and strong with the two cabs.
@mnavarrocastro7 жыл бұрын
That dirty sound you mentioned, is when you use the drive botton or at maximum clean level?
@dr_bassius7 жыл бұрын
Miguel Navarro de Castro you can achieve it with both.
@serf17797 жыл бұрын
Wow... awesome!!! Do you think is it possible to connect two 4ohm cabinets in the AG700?? thank you😉
@scottm77206 жыл бұрын
I have a TH with two Aguilar cabs I love. This was very helpful. Are you going to still keep the TH as well?
@dr_bassius6 жыл бұрын
Scott McNeely definitely. It pairs best with my upright bass
@scottm77206 жыл бұрын
Bassius good to know. The video made them both sound different enough to keep both. Thanks.
@dr_bassius6 жыл бұрын
Scott McNeely be sure to check out my video of them going direct
@scottm77206 жыл бұрын
Bassius will do. Great videos by the way.
@cubby67085 жыл бұрын
Scott McNeely ya know I’ve been two 1x12s with an LM3. Protection circuit kicks in all the time. AreAguilar heads all you tested ?
@raffaelecrupi93476 жыл бұрын
my favourite is a AG 700🖒 i don' t like a tone h. sound. Thank you for video !!
@bustabass90255 жыл бұрын
Just got a Black Friday, offer I couldn't refuse deal on a 4 ohm DB410 cab and an AG 700 last week. Still fiddling around with it to find the best it has to offer. So far, I am somewhat underwhelmed considering the dough I still had to layout, despite the deal of the century the dude told me I was getting. My go to rig is an Ampeg SVT 7 PRO pushed through a 410HLF Classic cab. It sets the bar pretty high. Do you use The Aggy Filter Twin and Octamizer pedals? I am also not overly impressed with the output they are giving me through this new rig. I must be doin' sumpthin' wrong. [Scratchin' head]😕
@dr_bassius5 жыл бұрын
Hmm not sure what to tell ya! I'm not a db cab user, but with my sl410 and the ag700 it's loud!! The only thing louder I have is the DB751. Not sure. Reach out to Aguilar tech support (they're super friendly) and see what they can find out.
@bustabass90255 жыл бұрын
@@dr_bassius Thanks man gonna follow up for sure before the shop's 30 day satisfaction guarantee runs out. Keep 'em comin'👍
@DanSmith61585 жыл бұрын
Have you played the new tone hammer 700?? Wondering how that stacks up to the AG700.
@dr_bassius5 жыл бұрын
It just came out and I haven't had a chance to try one. When I do I will post about it!
@hermonbluesmaclin-theboogi68303 жыл бұрын
I have a Markbass 2X10 cab. Do you think the Tone Hammer 500 would be a good match or should I go with the AG 700. It's a 400W 8 ohm cab.
@dr_bassius3 жыл бұрын
The 500 runs at 250w at 8 ohms. I’d recommend the 700 for your cab
@hermonbluesmaclin-theboogi68303 жыл бұрын
@@dr_bassius Thanks! That’s what I thought too. I wonder why Markbass uses a 500w combo head with their 2x10 400w cabinet? Seems like all their combos are under powered.
@hermonbluesmaclin-theboogi68303 жыл бұрын
@@dr_bassius Thanks again for replying! I play Reggae, R&B and Gospel. Should I go with the TH or the AG series?
@dr_bassius3 жыл бұрын
@@hermonbluesmaclin-theboogi6830 it’s up to you but I’d use the th just so I can play around with the drive knob. Especially with reggae and rnb
@hermonbluesmaclin-theboogi68303 жыл бұрын
@@dr_bassius Thanks and yes, that makes perfect sense. I didn’t know the drive was good for reggae. I’ll check it out.
@andrewflores46027 жыл бұрын
Silly question but.......Have you tried fitting it in the tone hammer carry bag?
@dr_bassius7 жыл бұрын
Andrew Flores it fits (barely) but you have to take out the padding, which I don't like.
@ulfgj4 жыл бұрын
sexi boba fett bag :D btw, the aguilar bag, how much stuff goes in there? i need cables and all.
@dr_bassius4 жыл бұрын
ulf gjerdingen I can get the amp two speaker cables, power chord, and a 15 foot extension. With room for more stuff if needed.
@ulfgj4 жыл бұрын
@@dr_bassius tnx! might give one a try. quite ok price.
@briankubarycz2967 жыл бұрын
Hello, Denson!
@dr_bassius7 жыл бұрын
Brian Kubarycz hi there!!
@rebuked5 жыл бұрын
What are you using to switch back and forth between amps?
@dr_bassius5 жыл бұрын
Morley aby switch
@rebuked5 жыл бұрын
@@dr_bassius Thanks so much. Amazing playing by the way.
@dr_bassius5 жыл бұрын
@@rebuked thanks! And thanks for watching!
@1okanaganguy4 жыл бұрын
Good work, except - I was wondering about that fat P in the back...howzit sound, I wonder... >unasked for advice: speakers off the floor
@dr_bassius4 жыл бұрын
P-bass? It sounds amazing. 1972. It’s stock and kills.
@davidleamy75643 жыл бұрын
Too much Star Wars....? I don't understand.
@Jason-kv7cm2 жыл бұрын
Huh?
@TVP906 жыл бұрын
Star Wars crap enhances acoustics! That’s my excuse, anyway.