Aguilar Tone Hammer Preamp V2

Tone Hammer Preamp

A Classic Reimagined: the new Tone Hammer Preamp - Iconic Aguilar Tone for stage and studio.

Born in the heart of NYC and raised on the road, the Tone Hammer Preamp DI has been an indispensable tool for bassists seeking inspiring tone and versatility. With its warm, rich, and dynamic sound, the Tone Hammer Preamp is an essential preamp/direct box for every bassist. The Tone Hammer features fully sweepable midrange frequencies, in addition to bass and treble controls. With the Tone Hammer’s pristine D.I., players are set for either studio or stage. Enhanced for even greater flexibility, the updated Drive circuit now provides an expanded range, allowing for increased gain and a dedicated control to finely tune your sound. You can go from modern slap sounds to vintage or overdriven, and everything in between. 18-volt operation gives the Tone Hammer plenty of headroom, and we’ve added a Headphone Out and Aux In, making it the perfect practice companion, whether on the road or at home.

Dial in Signature Warmth and Precision
Experience Aguilar’s signature warmth and character with the Tone Hammer Preamp’s three-band EQ and sweepable midrange. Shape your tone with precision—from punchy mids to deep lows and smooth highs, the Tone Hammer Preamp ensures your sound stays dynamic and fully under control.

From Clean to Mean in a Single Twist
Add a rich layer of harmonic warmth or gritty edge with the Tone Hammer Preamp’s Drive control. With its dedicated Drive control and foot-switch, dialing in anything from subtle, tube-like warmth to raw, aggressive punch is more accessible than ever.

Professional Sound, Anywhere You Play
Designed for versatility, the Tone Hammer offers connectivity for any setting. Its balanced DI output integrates seamlessly into live, studio, or recording setups. For practice, the Aux In lets you play along with tracks, while the Headphone Out provides silent practice without compromising tone. Perfect for gigs, recording, or home sessions, the Tone Hammer keeps your sound professional and adaptable.

Features:

• Three band EQ w/ Bass, Midrange, and Treble controls
  
• Fully Sweepable Midrange
  
• Drive Control for Tube-like Punch and Saturation
  
• Studio Quality DI with Pre / Post and Ground Lift Controls
  
• Headphone Out and Aux In for Silent Practice

Controls:

• Gain – Controls input sensitivity level
  
• Treble - +/- 18 dB @ 4 kHz
  
• Mid Level - +/- 17 dB of cut or boost
  
• Mid Freq – 180 Hz to 1 kHz
  
• Bass - +/- 18 dB @ 40 Hz
  
• Drive – Adjusts an additional gain structure and EQ curve to enhance saturation while shaping the tone with a tube amp-inspired EQ.
  
• Volume – Controls output level
  
• Mix – Control mix of bass signal and aux-in headphones
  

Specifications:

• 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
• Current Draw: 36 mA
  
• Inputs: One 1/4″ jack, Aux In
  
• Outputs: One 1/4″ jack, One XLR (nominal output – 14 dBu balanced), Headphone Out
• Dimensions: W 5.5in x D 4in x H 1.5in