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I have to say Aguilar have been really fast at replying to this, and looking at Talkbass it seems I'm not alone. I have my first proper band gig very soon and looking forward to cranking both cabs up and letting rip. If the sound Im getting at the mo are any indication, its going to be fan - blooming - tastic. Cant wait !! S

Here's a reply I got fron Aguilar, oh and I used the amp for the first time in anger last night. Played at a local session with FOUR guitarists thrashing away for all they were worth -2 acoustic, 2 electric. The amp was fantastic. Just used one cab (db112) and managed to get a great sound that cut through this rabble and still stayed nice and warm. The mute switch became less of an issue in the real world environment as it was barely if at all noticeable, and I bet only ever by me in any case. I'm dead chuffed with the sound, it really is a huge sound and a one trip load in. Amp was in pocket on my gigbag, cables,strap, tuner etc in another pocket. So with gig bag on my back, cab in one hand, bass stand in the other, I was sorted. The cabs ain't mega light but they are an easy one hand lift even for a decrepit, arthritic old fogey like me. You could manage one in each hand, but I wouldn't want to walk too far - car to venue would be ok - like that. Oh nearly forgot, hers Daves reply, Hi Stewart, Thanks for contacting me. The click that you hear is the connection to the power section being switched off. It won't get any louder when you turn up your amp. Also, it doesn't go through the D.I. output, you don't have to worry about it going through the P.A. system. I understand that this click bothers you, but it shouldn't present any practical problem or create any damage. Please let me know if this is helpful, and how I can assist you further. Best Regards, Dave Boonshoft Now for those of a more electrical bent than me, does that figure out ok??? Or am I being fed a line, cynic that I am??? Thanks troops S

Still no word from Aguilar, tried the one in the shop again today and lo and behold it does indeed have a little click, gomma ask out American cousins what they think too. Any Tonehammer users had this experience ? S

[quote name='JTUK' post='1357138' date='Aug 31 2011, 08:04 AM']Silent on my amp...as is the mute on my Tuner when routed through the amp. Got to say, a click would rather defeat the object for me...[/quote] Thanks for that JTUK, my point exactly. Who is going to want a noisy mute switch, you just wouldnt use it. Have to say a big plus is the quick response from Marco. S

Thanks chaps, it's always been silent on any amp I have previously used, my soon to be sold (maybe) EA iAmp600 is silent when I mute to use it's built in sexy Sabine tuner!! Have had a second email from Marco which makes me think it might not be normal. He needs to speak to his tech guys today ( they must have already left by the time ge fit my mails - good of him to redoing right away rather than wait ) Any other Tonehammer users ??? It sounds absolutely fantastic in the house even at low volume, it's a big full proper bass sound btw which is why this is so annoying. We are looking at potentially the perfect lil amp !! I am doing a small local acoustic session tonight which I'm competing against 4 very strummy acoustic guitarists, never easy to cut through that at sensible volume, then proper 9 piece gigs over the weekend so I'll report back fully apart that. S

Just purchased an Aggie 500 tonehammer which I love. However the mute switch is extremely noisy when activated. It's a really loud click, so loud you'd never use it live, if at all thus making it useless. I emailed Aguilar and got a very quick response telling me this was normal as " it's the sound of the signal going to the output stage". I have queried this as I have never had a noisy mute on any amp before, and I'm pretty sure the one I tried in the shop had a quiet mute ( I was in an isolated booth and not on the shop floor so I would have noticed this I think. I have emailed Aggie again re-explaining the sound and my concerns, just incase I hadn't explained it clearly before. Any one else have this issue??? I'll keep you posted?? S

For a wee while you were getting the head and two cabs for way less than £800. That WAS a deal !! But protagonist I am, I missed it.

Thanks Jackers, they were doing a buy one get one free deal on the cabs for a while, looks like it's over, BALLS!!!! S

Anyone know of anywhere still doing this deal ??? I could be well up for it. S

Buy my Basson B210b 500w 2x10 and you'll never need another cab !!! I used it with a Mesa Boogie 400+, not a quiet amp, and it handled it ( with a 5 string too ) no bother at all. Ask Ped if you don't believe me ! Stewart p.s. PM me if you want more details.....

Very nice Sir, and Phil is indeed a top bloke. S

I had a wee play on this head yesterday inn CC music in Glasgow. Played it through two traveller cabs - the 1x15 and 2x10. Wasnt using my own bass so any impression is obviously coloured by that....... First impressions were it was really good. It certainly looks the part as the valves glow nicely through the grill on the head. My only previous experience of all valve heads was my old Mesa 400 + which I loved but was a beast to move. This is an easy one hand lift. Not quite in the realms of fitting in the front pocket of your gigbag, but for a valve head it is incredibly light. All settings were left flat on the amp and bass. I only used the valve blend control ( cant remember what its actually called ) and boy was this good. It went from a really bright modern sound to a much warmer motown type sound - all by turning this little knob about half a turn. I cranked it up a bit - the bass department is in the basement so nicely insulated - and it sounded very, very good. I am holding out to try the new Aggie stuff, but this has certainly piqued my interest. A lot. Stewart

I think I know Jeffs problem. In a recent interview I read he claims to travel the world with only his one Dean custom bass. He is obviously skint and can't afford a nice Fender custom shop Jaco thingy and he' in a great big cream puff !!! For the record I simply don't believe that a bass player would do world yours with only one bass - what happened if it broke / got lost / got stolen. ??? Why even Adam Clayton has 62 basses per show and he's not even a bass player !! The last bit was for comic effect only before I get flamed by U2 fans. S

On my phone now, soon as I get back to a PC I'll get some more details. In the meantime I remember it's black 4 string with a black scratchplate, not sure of board. This is why I love BC, you guys CARE !!! S

Yup me too.................. Doesn't the guy from either Doves or Elbow ( always get them confused in my head ) play a r/h Pbass upside down and strung upside down too, i.e low E wher G should B ( see what I didi there.............................. ). And he sings. S

Was asked to join a Facebook group r.e. a poor guy having his Ray stolen in Edinburgh. Details are - Hi Guys, Ally - our lovely bassist from Homework has his Bass stolen in Edinburgh in the early hours of Saturday morning! The bass in question is an American Ernie Ball Music Man bass in black with a black scratch plate - similar to the one in the picture. The bass was in a softcase, also in the case were is Boss tuner pedal and his Russian Big Muff Pedal. needless to say Ally can't afford to replace these things and I reckon that Edinburgh is a small enough place that we can track this bass down. I would there for ask that you do him, and a HUGE FAVOUR by inviting your friends to join this group and help spread the word about the bass. Someone is going to try and sell this or rock up with it at a gig soon in or around Edinburgh and I reckon if enough people know he might just get it back. Your help is much appreciated. Thanking you kindly Rich So there we go chaps and chapesses, keep your eyes peeled. Who knows where it might show up. Stewart

Well done indeed, is there anyway we as Basschat can put our money where our sentiments are and make a group contribution ?? Be nice to get it nearer 10 grand. S

Well done Sam, very pleased for you sir. Arthritis is a major bitch, we should start an arthritis support group to encourage fellow suferrers. S

[quote]Nah, I have spent plenty and I'm really sh*t still[/quote] Now that IS a club I could join..........in fact I'd probbly get an honourary membership. Thank god luthiers don't audition their basses, the poor buggers sweat blood making these fab basses, then we - well me specifically - hack our way through dodgy covers in dodgy bands in horrible venues. I suppose the same could be said for any quality item............ Buying a Rolls Royce doesn't make you a great driver - just makes you feel like one, and isn't that REALLY the whole point ???? S

[quote]Seriously man, he ain't going to give you a free bass.[/quote] One lives in hope............................. AFAIK Ken doesn't do ANY free basses, and tbh, I'm not surprised, it's not like he needs to eh ?? In fact a lot of the top guys don't, and lets face it the top players ain't exactly broke, they get a good discount as far as I understand, but still pay. S

Agreed - very,very impressive, I've often thought my mum was a funny old bird, but not THAT funny. Ok, I'll do it.................. SO WHO IS YER MUM...........??? There, we can all now relax, I'm on tenterhooks though........and not just cause my new iPhones being delivered today. My money's on Jo Brand........this is better than Royal Ascot BTW please don't feel under any pressure to tell, it's just a bit of fun. S

[quote]Would definitely like to try out one of the top of the range KS basses..........[/quote] Hey Pete, just missed you guys in Scotland, but next time your in Glasgow with Paddy - or anyone else for that matter - look me up and we'll hook up. S

[quote]QUOTE (chrismuzz @ Jun 16 2011, 12:21 AM) Ken Smith Ate My Hamster! You don't know how tempted I am to get that printed on a t-shirt.[/quote] Ha Ha Ha...........I bet Ken would love that too ( contrary to some opinion, he's really not had a sense of humour bypass ) .........go on Ped, there must be a Basschat Tshirt lurking somewhere that we could have that printed on the back and send it to him as a gift. S