Aguilar AG 500 Bass Head, Boss Brown

Aguilar AG 500 Bass Head, Boss Brown Review

Aguilar AG 500 Bass Head, Boss Brown Feature

• 500 watts RMS at 4 ohms
• 18 lbs.
• 2 rackspaces
• Dual Preamps, Class A gain stages
• Front-panel FX loop and DI

The AG 500 is Aguilar’s most versatile head, featuring two foot-switchable preamp channels and a fully adjustable Saturation circuit. Channel one’s 4-band active EQ provides full, clear tones while Channel Two’s 3-band shelving EQ and Saturation circuit give the bassist everything from tube-like grit to full on dirt. Backed by 500 watts and weighing only 18 lbs, the AG 500 is one of the most powerful portable bass amps made. Includes removable rack ears and flexible carrying handle.

• Power output: 500 watts @ 4 ohms, 250 watts @ 8 ohms
• Inputs: One ¼" Input jack with Active/Passive switch
• Channel One:
  • Bright: +5dB >4kHz shelving
  • Treble: +/- 13dB @ 4kHz shelving
  • High Mid: +/- 14dB @ 800Hz peaking
  • Low Mid: +/- 14dB @ 400Hz peaking
  • Bass: +/- 18dB @ 40Hz shelving
  • Deep: +6dB <100Hz shelving
• Channel Two:
  • Contour: broad range mid scoop @ 1kHz (ccw=max scoop (~20dB) cw=flat)
  • Treble: + 6dB/- 10dB @ 4kHz shelving
  • Mid: + 4dB/- 10dB @ 600Hz peaking
  • Bass: + 8dB/- 6dB @ 40Hz shelving
  • Deep: +6dB <100Hz shelving
  • Presence: + 6dB/-20dB >4kHz shelving
• FX Loop: Series/Parallel; Send pot is Push/Pull for Line or Instrument level; Return pot is Push/Pull for Parallel or Series operation.
• Outputs: Two Neutrik Speakon and two ¼" speaker outputs, XLR balanced D.I. out with Pre and Post EQ switch, Tuner output.
• Footswitch: Channel Select and Mute with LED
• Size: 2 rack spaces, 17" W X 3.5" H X 10" D
• Weight: 18 lbs.
• Warranty: Three year limited

The Aguilar AG 500 Dual Channel Bass Head combines dual preamps and Class A gain stages along with a lightweight 500-watt MOSFET Class D power section. Channel one provides clean, full tone with the flexibility of a 4-band active EQ section. Channel 2 features a passive EQ section and a versatile overdrive, adjustable for everything from vintage tube grit to full-on dirt. The effects loop includes a push/pull send pot for line or instrumental level, and a push/pull return pot for parallel or series operation. The Aguilar AG 500 Head includes 2 Speakon and 2 - 1/4" outputs, with XLR balanced D.I. out plus pre- and post-EQ switches. Equipped with side handle and removable rack ears. *Includes footswitch for channel select and mute. This model in "Boss Brown". Looks great with Tweed cabinets. *Optional: Headcase or Carry bag