Aguilar Revamps Tone Hammer Preamp Pedal, Launches amPlug3 Tone Hammer
Aguilar Amplification’s Tone Hammer lineup has two new additions for 2024: the amPlug3 Tone Hammer and a reimagined version of the Tone Hammer Preamp pedal.
First up, the amPlug3 Tone Hammer is a portable headphone amplifier that lets you practice anywhere. Inspired by the Tone Hammer’s tone, the unit has dual channel Clean and Drive modes as well as built-in reverb, chorus, and compression. It also has a built-in rhythm feature for keeping time. Finally, it has AUX connectivity for playing along with tracks or recording straight to a phone or laptop.
Aguilar revamped the Tone Hammer Preamp pedal to enhance the drive functionality with a wider gain range and a separate “drive” control.
“New Practice-friendly features include the addition of a headphone output and auxiliary input, allowing the pedal to double as the perfect practice companion at home or on the road,” Aguilar writes. “The updated, compact enclosure has a modern aesthetic, complementing the Tone Hammer series of amplifiers.”
The Aguilar Tone Hammer Preamp Pedal is $299.99, while the amPlug3 Tone Hammer costs $59.99.
Aguilar Tone Hammer Preamp Features:
| DI w/ Ground lift switch and Pre / Post |
| Unbalanced output can drive a power amp |
| Enhanced Drive Circuit with dedicated control and foot switch |
| Cut and boost of treble, mid and bass frequencies |
| Fully sweepable midrange frequencies |
| Powered by 18v power supply |
| Inputs: One 1/4″ jack, Aux In |
| Outputs: One 1/4″ jack, One XLR (nominal output – 14 dBu balanced), Headphone Out |
| EQ:Bass +/- 18 dB @ 40 Hz, Mid +/- 17 dB @ 180 Hz to 1 kHz, Treble +/- 18 dB @ 4 kHz |
Aguilar amPlug3 Tone Hammer Features:
| Dual Channels |
| Custom Tone Control |
| Compression |
| Reverb |
| Chorus |
| Drum Machine |
| Aux Jack |
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