Description

The Stockist is an authorized dealer of Aguilar Bass Amplification in India, offering genuine products backed by manufacturer support and expert customer service.

The Aguilar Tone Hammer 500 is one of the most respected bass amplifier heads in the world, delivering the warmth, character, and dynamic response of classic tube amplifiers in an ultra-lightweight and portable format. Designed for professional bassists who demand exceptional tone and flexibility, the Tone Hammer 500 combines Aguilar’s signature harmonic richness with modern Class D efficiency, making it equally at home on stage, in the studio, and during silent practice sessions.

At the heart of the Tone Hammer 500 is Aguilar’s renowned Tone Hammer preamp, engineered to produce warm lows, rich midrange presence, and smooth high-end detail. Its intuitive 3-band EQ section features dedicated Bass and Treble controls alongside a fully sweepable Midrange control, allowing players to precisely shape their tone for any musical situation.

A standout feature of the Tone Hammer series is Aguilar’s proprietary AGS (Adaptive Gain Shaping) Drive circuit. The fully adjustable Drive control introduces everything from subtle tube-like warmth to aggressive midrange punch and overdriven character, helping bassists achieve vintage-inspired tones or modern edge with ease.

The latest Tone Hammer 500 also incorporates Aguilar Cabinet Suite technology, allowing users to load Aguilar speaker cabinet impulse responses or custom IR files for premium direct-recording and monitoring applications. Dual XLR outputs provide enhanced routing flexibility, enabling separate feeds for front-of-house and personal monitoring systems.

With universal mains compatibility, support for 2.67-ohm speaker loads, headphone output, auxiliary input, and whisper-quiet cooling, the Tone Hammer 500 is a complete professional solution for bassists seeking world-class tone in a compact format.

Key Features

500-Watt professional bass amplifier head
Legendary Tone Hammer tube-inspired tonal character
Lightweight Class D power section
Proprietary AGS (Adaptive Gain Shaping) Drive circuit
3-band EQ with fully sweepable midrange
Warm lows, rich mids, and smooth highs
Aguilar Cabinet Suite impulse response technology
Dual XLR outputs for FOH and monitor feeds
Headphone output and auxiliary input for silent practice
Universal mains for worldwide operation
Supports speaker loads down to 2.67 ohms
Ultra-portable design weighing only 1.9 kg

Specifications

Specification	Details
Product Type	Bass Amplifier Head
Model	Tone Hammer 500
Power Output	500 Watts
Preamp Section	Solid State
Power Section	Class D
Power Supply	Switching Mode Power Supply (SMPS)
EQ Configuration	3-Band Active EQ
Bass Control	±17 dB @ 40 Hz
Mid Level	±16 dB
Mid Frequency Range	180 Hz – 1 kHz (Sweepable)
Treble Control	±14 dB @ 4 kHz
Drive Control	AGS (Adaptive Gain Shaping) Circuit
Inputs	1 x 1/4″ Instrument Input
Speaker Outputs	1 x Neutrik Speakon Output
Balanced Outputs	XLR DI with Pre/Post EQ and Ground Lift
Additional Outputs	Tuner Output
Effects Loop	Series Effects Loop (+6 dB Gain)
Cabinet Simulation	Aguilar Cabinet Suite IR Technology
Headphone Output	Yes
Auxiliary Input	Yes
Cooling System	Dual Whisper Fans with Thermal Control
Universal Voltage	Yes
Supported Speaker Load	Down to 2.67 Ohms
Width	10.75″ (273 mm)
Depth	8.5″ (216 mm)
Height	3″ (76 mm)
Weight	4.2 lbs (1.9 kg)