I'm thinking seriously about going for an Aguilar 751 head to run with a couple of Eden cabinets (XST 4x10 and 1x18). Good idea?

[snorkie635]

This is for playing in a four piece electric blues band. I play fingerstyle and use a Fender five string. I've been using an Ampeg SVT Pro 6 and wondered if the change to Aguilar would be a sensible one. You know what it's like when you get something into your head.don't want to go for one of these and find that ten million people say they've all found the sound to be bad/unreliable, etc.

[BassTractor]

You'll prolly get better exposition on the amps forum. Not everybody reads here, I guess.
Sorry I can't answer.

best,
bert

[molan]

Only if you have a very strong back - or a couple of roadies

The 751 is pretty weighty but it's still a one man lift, those Eden cabs are some serious weight 90-95lbs for an XST 4x10 & about 75lbs for the 1x18.

Unless you're playing massive stages or festivals (and with little on stage monitoring) I'd say this really is overkill

The 751 is a great head, personally I'd marry it up with Aguilar DB series cabs though.

[snorkie635]

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Only if you have a very strong back - or a couple of roadies

The 751 is pretty weighty but it's still a one man lift, those Eden cabs are some serious weight 90-95lbs for an XST 4x10 & about 75lbs for the 1x18.

Unless you're playing massive stages or festivals (and with little on stage monitoring) I'd say this really is overkill

The 751 is a great head, personally I'd marry it up with Aguilar DB series cabs though.
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Thanks for the thoughts. I've been using the Edens for ages and I'm well used to the weight (what are drummers for?). It's really the Aguilar I'm interested in and you seem to think it's good.

[molan]

Lol about the use of drummers

The DB751 is a great head - real 'set it & forget it' type thing. Most people run them completely flat, maybe engaging bass boost if required (but I don't think you'll need that with your cab setup!).

I know BassGear in Twyford, near Reading has just placed an order for a 751 - I was talking to the buyer yesterday. Could probably get another in if you're buying new.

[snorkie635]

Ta for the tip. Guitar Guitar also has one in stock n London. Choices, choices..... If you liked the drummer comment, did you know that you can use them to check whether a stage is tilted or perfectly flat? When perfectly flat, the drool should run from both sides of the drummer's mouth at the same time.