Amplifier Heads for Bass

Aguilar's Tone Hammer 500 V2 delivers 500 watts of power in a lightweight, portable format, ideal for demanding bassists. Its rich, warm preamp, combined with a 3-band EQ with sweepable midrange, helps shape a precise, inspiring sound. With its Drive control and multiple connection options, it's a versatile solution for all musical situations.

ARTICLE N° 120989
The Aguilar Tone Hammer 500 V2 is a bass amp head designed to deliver power and flexibility in a compact format. With its 500 watts, it meets the needs of bassists looking for a rich, warm sound inspired by tube amps, but without the weight and maintenance constraints.

Its solid, harmonic preamp brings out every nuance of playing, while the 3-band EQ with sweepable midrange allows the tone to be adapted to every style, from deep groove to incisive slap. The Drive control, based on the exclusive AGS circuit, adds organic texture and extra punch, ideal for adding character to the sound.

The Tone Hammer 500 V2 also boasts advanced connectivity: dual XLR outputs for simultaneous control of front-panel sound and feedback, optimised effects loop, auxiliary input and headphone output for silent practice. Thanks to the Aguilar Cabinet Suite, musicians can load cabinet impulse responses and customise their sound, whether live or recording.

Lightweight and robust, it can be adapted to frequent moves and varied configurations. In short, it's a modern, inspiring solution for bassists who want to combine portability, precision and sonic character.
Headphone output
 Yes
External effects loop
 Yes
RMS power (W)
 500
Aux input
 Yes
Packaging
 Single unit
  • Aguilar Tone Hammer 500 V2
  • Bass amp head
  • Output power: 500 W
  • Preamp: Solid State, inspired by tube amps
  • Power section: Class D with SMPS power supply
  • 3-band equalization:
  • Bass: ±17 dB @ 40 Hz
  • Mid: ±16 dB, sweepable frequency 180 Hz - 1 kHz
  • Treble: ±14 dB @ 4 kHz
  • Drive control: AGS (Adaptive Gain Shaping) circuit to add grit and punch
  • Aguilar Cabinet Suite: IR loading of Aguilar or custom cabinets
  • Connectivity :
  • Dual XLR output (pre/post EQ, with IR)
  • Aux In and headphone output with mix control
  • Serial effects loop (+6dB gain)
  • Dedicated tuner output
  • Compatibility: supports a load of up to 2.67 ohms for speaker combinations
  • Cooling: silent fans with controlled thermal speed
  • Dimensions: 27.3 x 21.6 x 7.6 cm
  • Weight: 1.9 kg
Aguilar - Tone Hammer 500 V2
Aguilar - Tone Hammer 500 V2
915,83 € excl VAT
Resupply
Arrival expected on Aug 11, 2026
Guarantee 3  years
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