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Aguilar Tone Hammer Preamp/Direct Box

Bass Preamp/DI Pedal with 3-band EQ and Overdrive
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Perfect bass tones onstage or in the studio!

Take total control of your tone with the Aguilar Tone Hammer preamp and direct box. The innards are based on the OBP-3 preamp, with fully sweepable midrange frequencies, bass, and treble controls. This potent combination puts a ton of scultping capabilities at your fingertips, and you can connect it straight to your recording rig or a live sound system for as an awesome DI. But this is far more than an incredibly flexibly EQ and DI rolled into one box. The Tone Hammer is rocking Aguilar's propietary Adaptive Gain Shaping circuitry (AGS), letting you dial in anything from vintage tones to serious overdrive. Need tone? Get it with the Aguilar Tone Hammer.

World-famous Bass Players Choose Aguilar

Aguilar Amplification's pickups, preamps, amplifiers, effects, and cabinets are created by bass players, for bass players. Whether you're playing out live or recording in the studio, Aguilar Amplification products are designed to give you the best experience possible. World-famous bassists like John Patitucci (Chick Corea), Adam Clayton (U2), and Paul Turner (Jamiroquai) have discovered the tone, power, and reliability of Aguilar products - call Sweetwater today to find out for yourself!

Aguilar Tone Hammer Preamp and DI Pedal Features:
  • 3-band EQ to shape the sound
  • Clean DI for recording or onstage
  • Propietary Adaptive Gain Shaping circuitry (AGS), lets you dial in anything from vintage tones to serious overdrive
  • 18V operation provides plenty of headroom
Serious tone-shaping in a pedal with the Aguilar Tone Hammer!

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Tech Specs

  • Type: Preamp/DI
  • Form Factor: Pedal
  • EQ: 3-band EQ with Sweepable Mids
  • Inputs: 1 x 1/4"
  • Outputs: 1 x 1/4", 1 x XLR
  • Power Source: 18V DC power supply (sold separately) / Phantom Power
  • Batteries: 2 x 9V
  • Manufacturer Part Number: ToneHammer

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Rated 5/5

The best!

This pedal literally nails the tone you want! one of the most essential bass DIs you'll need.
Rated 5/5

Best bass tone ever!

Great pedal. The best pedal you can buy for worship bass tone. The AGS circuit is amazing with how it responds just like an amp. The more gain, the tighter the low end and mid response. Play soft, it is fat and round, play hard with a pick - nice aggressive overdrive. Pair it with a fuzz or overdrive in front for a great sounding rig.
Music background: Worship
Rated 5/5

The Best Di Pedal

I've been a fan of Aguilar ever since I put their pickups in my Jazz Bass last year. They make the best bass gear because they are bass players. The tone shaping capabilities on this is amazing and the AGS works well if you want to add some grit to your sound. Highly recommend!
Rated 5/5

Just as advertised

Built like a tank, great output, and lots of tone control. Perfect for going straight into FOH snake.
Rated 5/5

A must for any touring bassist.....

I own and have toured with Aguilar gear for many years, all without fail to perform at the highest level. The AG 700 and SL cabs provide IMO, bass perfection but, all gigs do not require large gear thus enters, the Aguilar Tone Hammer DI. Versatile, convenient, and built solid, this piece of gear is a must for every bass player's gig bag. From low end thump, mid range growl, and anything else that a player could translate to a fret board, the Tone Hammer DI has your back. Thanks to my pal, Ryan Thorpe for getting this one sent out to me, it's my new best friend. Don't hesitate to get one!
Music background: 25+ years multi instrumentalist, touring musician.
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