Aguilar Turns 30: These Limited-Edition Amps Blend Classic Tone with a Stunning New Look
This year marks Aguilar’s 30th anniversary, and they’re celebrating with a limited run of their AG 500 and TH 500 amps and the SL 112 cabinet. The 30th Anniversary Collection keeps the specs of each model while giving them a unified and elegant look.
“The 30th Anniversary amps boast a premium gold and pearl finish adorned with a commemorative logo, while the SL 112 cabinet showcases pearl tolex, gold corners, gold piping, and a special celebratory badge,” they write. “Beyond their striking aesthetic, these amplifiers and cabinets deliver the signature Aguilar sound that bassists worldwide have trusted for decades—making them must-have centerpieces for any collection.”
Aguilar’s 30th Anniversary Collection is available now at $999 for the AG 500 and TH 500, while the SL 112 will go for $899.
Aguilar AG 500 Bass Amp Features:
| Power Output: 500 watts |
| Preamp Section: Solid State |
| Power Section: Class D |
| Transformer: Switching mode power supply (SMPS) |
| EQ Section: Bass: +/- 17 dB @ 40 Hz, Deep: +6 dB <250 Hz, Low Mid: +/- 15 dB @ 300 Hz, High Mid: +/- 14dB @ 800 Hz, Treble: +/- 14 dB @ 4 kHz, Bright: +6 dB >3 kHz, shelving |
| -10dB input pad |
| Tuner output |
| Inputs: One 1/4? input jack, compatible with all active and passive basses |
| Speaker Outputs: One Neutrik Speakon speaker outputs |
| Effects Loop: Series operation. Adds 6 dB of additional gain, making it useful for a broad range of effects units |
| Balanced Output: XLR balanced output with pre/post-EQ and ground lift switch |
| Cooling: Two high-quality whisper fans with thermal speed control |
Aguilar Tone Hammer 500 Bass Amp Features:
| Power Output: 500 watts |
| Preamp Section: Solid State |
| Power Section: Class D |
| Transformer: Switching mode power supply (SMPS) |
| EQ Section: Bass: +/- 17 dB @ 40 Hz, Mid Level: +/- 16 dB, Mid Frequency: 180 Hz – 1 kHz |
| Treble: +/- 14 dB @ 4 kHz, |
| Drive Control: Fully adjustable, featuring Aguilar’s proprietary AGS (adaptive gain shaping) circuit |
| Effects Loop: Series operation. Adds 6 dB of additional gain, making it useful for a broad range of effects units. |
| Inputs: One 1/4? input jack, compatible with all active and passive basses |
| Speaker Outputs: One Neutrik Speakon speaker outputs |
| Balanced Output: XLR balanced output with pre/post-EQ and ground lift switch |
| Tuner output |
| Cooling: Two high-quality whisper fans with thermal speed control |
Aguilar SL 112 Bass Cabinet Features:
| Drivers: | One 12″ cast frame woofer, 7 oz. neo magnet, phenolic tweeter with integral phase plug |
| Crossover: | Custom crossover with variable tweeter control |
| Jack: | One Neutrik Speakon and two 1/4″ inputs |
| Handle: | Deluxe Strap Handle, Rubber Feet |
| Construction: | 12mm Lite Ply |
| Power Handling: | 250 watts RMS |
| Frequency Response: | 37 Hz - 16 kHz |
| Sensitivity: | 99.9 dB 1W 1M |
| Impedance: | 8 ohms |
| Dimensions: | 14 7/8″ H, 19″ W, 18″ D |
| Weight: | 25 lbs |
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