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Hi guys, Haven't been here for a while but wanted to list my Aguilar Tonehammer 500 for sale here, as I've had so many positive interactions with this marketplace over the years. Head is in great condition with some minor gigging wear. Comes with a padded Gator case (fits perfectly). Only selling this because I don't play bass in a band these days, so this head isn't getting the use it deserves. Really is a cracking bit of kit that's never let me down and sad to see it go, but that's life! Specs below. And price includes UK postage. Will go RM or Hermes (depending on final weight/size) but happy to send however you like (within reason/for a bit of extra cash to cover a more expensive option). No trades (I need the cash for a vet bill for my pooch!) Payment via PayPal or bank transfer Happy to send more pictures on request Thanks guys, Ben ----------------------------------------- "Based on the popular Tone Hammer pedal this superlight bass head combines 3 bands of flexible EQ, a colorful "Drive" control, and 500 watts of power in a 4 lb package. The Tone Hammer 500 will give you the legendary "Aguilar Sound" while still fitting into the accessory pouch of most gig bags - the perfect choice for bass players on the go." Power Output: 500 watts into 4 ohms, 250 watts into 8 ohms Preamp Section: Solid State Power Section: Class D Transformer: Switching mode power supply (SMPS) EQ Section: Bass: +/- 17 dB @ 40 Hz, Mid Level: +/- 16 dB, Mid Frequency: 180 Hz - 1 kHz, Treble: +/- 14 dB @ 4 kHz Drive Control: Fully adjustable, featuring Aguilar's proprietary AGS(adaptive gain shaping) circuit. Effects Loop: Series operation. Adds 6 dB of additional gain, making it useful for a broad range of effects units. Inputs: One 1/4" input jack, compatible with all active and passive basses Speaker Outputs: Two Neutrik Speakon speaker outputs Balanced Output: XLR balanced output with pre/post EQ and ground lift switch Tuner output Cooling: Two high quality whisper fans with thermal speed control Dimensions: 10.75"W X 8.5"D X 2.75"H -
String/Mod Options for Down Tuning a 4 String (Drop A)
progben replied to progben's topic in Accessories and Misc
Thanks all. With this is mind, I'll take Sibob's advice and speak to Newtone strings to guide me in the right direction -
String/Mod Options for Down Tuning a 4 String (Drop A)
progben replied to progben's topic in Accessories and Misc
Cheers Bigwan. I suspect that I'm not one of the lucky ones. Do you have any recommendations in regards to the exposed core strings? -
Hello all, After years of E A D G bliss, I've been recruited for a project where I'll be playing in Drop A ( A E A D ) woahh and, as such, I'm after a bit of guidance. NB: I'd like to keep playing my current 4 string basses, rather than buy a 5 string. After some preliminary reading, I've come to the conclusion that: I need thicker strings to be able to comfortably hold that tuning I'll 100% need to modify the nut to fit these strings at the headstock I'll most likely need to modify the bridge to get the string to sit properly The nut mod is no problem, but ideally I'd like to keep the bridge as original as possible. I've seen some strings which have exposed cores down by the bridge. Would these allow for me to keep the bridge as is, and just make the modification to the nut where the string is thickest? Any help in this area would be really appreciated!
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My perspective is that being out of tune is way more unprofessional than the tuning solution itself, whatever that may be.
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Just amp -> tuner -> bass for me. It's great to be able to set up quickly and, in the event of an inevitable balls up, the offending party is easier to spot. I think if I was playing incredibly stylised music then I'd need pedals but I want my bass to sound like a bass, and it does.
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For as long as 4 strings on a fretted board are enough, I'm sure my Aria Pro II SB will do the job. Will I end up with another bass? Probably. Will it play or sound as good as the Aria? Probably not. Either way, as long as I'm spending my $ on something which makes me happy, who cares.
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Albums / Artists that you rediscovered in 2017
progben replied to darkandrew's topic in General Discussion
This morning I finally got round to listening to King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard I'm addicted! 12 studio albums in 5 years is impressive enough, but the quality of everything I've listened to so far has been top notch. Especially Nonagon Infinity. -
Definitely think a second hand Ibanez SR is a good shout, then (if you get on with the neck/string spacing). Because they depreciate faster than a Subaru, you can effectively buy a medium to high-end model pre-owned for only a bit more cash than the entry model new.
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As it happens, I upgraded the TRBX to a 1980's MIJ RBX800 which is absolutely brilliant. I'd really struggle to part with it. You should be able to pick one of those up for ~£250. Those old RBX's are a steal
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My first bass was a Yamaha TRBX304 and although I realised that active basses with humbuckers aren't really for me, it was a quality instrument which saw me through my first year. I picked that up for £100 second hand so definitely worth considering if you try one and get on with it!
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Your favourite rock and jazz albums of all time?
progben replied to Al Krow's topic in General Discussion
My favourite jazz album is probably Jazz Pa Svenka by Jan Johansson. Fantastic, simple and timeless. As for something modern, I really enjoyed The Epic by Kamasi Washington. Ambitious as hell at 3 hours but brilliant more often that not. Picking a rock album is fairly impossible. I'm currently listening to Tool's 10,000 Days so I'll go with that purely because I'm still finding new things to love about it 11 years on. -
Definitely a weird one, even for them. & I was on the same bill as Chiyoda Ku when they played in a practice room with about 50 in the crowd. They were really impressive - thanks for reminding me to check out that record!
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I'm sure I've read somewhere that some did go on sale because there were up to standard, but the majority were destroyed because of low quality. The Japanese-built w/ German parts theory does seem the most likely. How're you finding your bass, Dazed?
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Frankly speaking, I don't think there's that much difference between them. For example, if you replace a founding member of Band A, 20 years after they've formed and written the majority of their popular material, aren't you essentially playing covers every night? Big grey area. We're all working towards the same goal (entertaining our audiences) and I think that's the most important thing to remember in any case.
