Aguilar and Fender guys, I need your help please

#61
I have the TH500 with 1xSL112. I find it a great combo-but it is IMO definitely voiced for a more vintage, 4 string P-bass-with-flats idea, a bit 'sedate' if you will. Multiple people told me that a 2nd SL 112 reaqlly bring it alive.

That said, I would however expereiment with the EQ of the TH500, th mid settings to be precise. The amp has tons of clean low end; IME pumping up the low mids brings up the fartines. The cleanest tone I got when taking mid level down and the turning up the mid freq a touch. That freed up the lows quite a lot.
 
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#63
If it were me, I'd first check what EQ I used on the Bassman 150 (remember, it's a Fender tone stack, so flat is closer to 0-10-0) and translate that as well as possible to the TH500. Maybe 6 dB of compression on peaks to mimic the output stage of the Bassman, and it's in the ballpark, if the SL 112 can keep up.
 
#65
I own a fair bit of Aguilar gear including a TH500, SL112s, DB112s, DB410 and a DB751.

To echo some of the comments above, IMHO:

1. Always 2 SL112 cabs
2. SL112s are probably better suited to Jazz or similar rather than Rock
3. SL112s are great for rehearsals or small rooms but lack the headroom when you need more volume at a bigger gig
4. The DB112s provide a far more punchy/fat tone and are more old school sounding (like a Fender cab)
5. One DB112 is fine for rehearsals but always 2 12's for gigs
6. Neo is great for weight but ceramic still wins for tone

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dgrizzly said:
Neo cabs are only good for jazz. ;) :roflmao:
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Opinion of course, based on personal experience. I am sure I am in the minority as Neo cabs have become the standard, certainly amongst 'weekend warriors' due to their weight advantage. But a lot of the Pro's still seem to stay with ceramics, so there must be something there.
 
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Lepparda said:
Opinion of course, based on personal experience. I am sure I am in the minority as Neo cabs have become the standard, certainly amongst 'weekend warriors' due to their weight advantage. But a lot of the Pro's still seem to stay with ceramics, so there must be something there.
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When we opened for The Doobie Brothers a couple years ago, their bassist was using an Uber410 (same cab that I was using BTW). Not sure I'd call him a "weekend warrior". But the thread digresses.....
 
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9mmMike said:
When we opened for The Doobie Brothers a couple years ago, their bassist was using an Uber410 (same cab that I was using BTW). Not sure I'd call him a "weekend warrior". But the thread digresses.....
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Yes and I sure there are many others. Really comes down to personal preference like most things in life.
 
#71
Lepparda said:
I own a fair bit of Aguilar gear including a TH500, SL112s, DB112s, DB410 and a DB751.

To echo some of the comments above, IMHO:

1. Always 2 SL112 cabs
2. SL112s are probably better suited to Jazz or similar rather than Rock
3. SL112s are great for rehearsals or small rooms but lack the headroom when you need more volume at a bigger gig
4. The DB112s provide a far more punchy/fat tone and are more old school sounding (like a Fender cab)
5. One DB112 is fine for rehearsals but always 2 12's for gigs
6. Neo is great for weight but ceramic still wins for tone

A
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Also, besides another SL112 (which is what I'd add for the space you're in), spend some time with the controls (some good suggestions above) AND also think about calling Aguilar in NYC - they're the best and always super helpful
 
#74
What you hear and like about the Fender is a good 20-lbs of old-school transformer. The newer, lighter 'designed for older players' amps, like Aguilar, Markbass, TC Electronics don't produce the same bottom because of that. ... Switching to a good 15" speaker would help the B-kick. ... Don't go selling everything hoping for the perfect amp or you'll spent your life looking and not playing. Start by adding another cab and see where that puts your sound.
 
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Lepparda said:
I own a fair bit of Aguilar gear including a TH500, SL112s, DB112s, DB410 and a DB751.

To echo some of the comments above, IMHO:

1. Always 2 SL112 cabs
2. SL112s are probably better suited to Jazz or similar rather than Rock
3. SL112s are great for rehearsals or small rooms but lack the headroom when you need more volume at a bigger gig
4. The DB112s provide a far more punchy/fat tone and are more old school sounding (like a Fender cab)
5. One DB112 is fine for rehearsals but always 2 12's for gigs
6. Neo is great for weight but ceramic still wins for tone

A
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Just out of curiosity cause i stack a SL112 on top of a DB112?
 
#80
fwiw i love my th350, and dont love my db112.
got the cab for small gigs and rehearsals and find that im always messing with the eq, tweeter, cocking my head sideways, etc.
then i plug the th350 into my bag end s15 (single 15") and all my troubles melt away. not only is it a good 50% louder but tonewise its just right. i literally set every single nob to noon and forget about it. I guess Its what works for me.
so for my preferred tone (precision/flats yadda yadda) the aguilar cab does not seem well voiced.
OP, i think definitely try some different speaker cabs before you write off the tone hammer
 
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