I’m taping this quote to my monitor as a constant reminder to the late night version of me browsing the webs in search of bad financial decisions.
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Talk me out of buying...
- Thread starter fishdude101101
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If you drop a TH700 on your foot, you won't have to go to the Emergency Room.
If you drop a DB751 on your foot, you'll become an amputee.
Other than that, I think what Wasnex said about part output device EOL warrants a call to Aguilar to ask what their post-purchase support plans are, before making a decision either way.
If you drop a DB751 on your foot, you'll become an amputee.
Other than that, I think what Wasnex said about part output device EOL warrants a call to Aguilar to ask what their post-purchase support plans are, before making a decision either way.
Except I’d save a couple bucks and buy the 800 version. I have one, and it’s as loud as I can imagine needing it to ever be.
As for the DB751 gas - I got nothing. I’ve always wanted one of those too.
I play mostly covers these days. I like big warm, fat sound, not to many extended highs. I play l-1000 5-strings with balanced nickels or fat beams if that give you any idea.
I’d get it just to know what the peak of the mountain looks like. You will never know until you try. You already have nice class D stuff. If nobody suffers from your decision what do you have to lose? You don’t need our opinions. 100% of us would be happy as hell to play through a 751. Do it, do it! 
Before you even even think about upgrading your amp I would upgrade your FOH DI. I keep it relatively simple with a couple of Tech 21 boxes in parallel. If you nail a great DI sound, it may actually lessen your desire to upgrade your amp, or at least influence the choice you might make.
Now if you’re upgrading for more power instead of a better tone, that’s another thing. I bought an avatar 410 cab and a QSC RMX 1450 power amp but I often find it to be just too damn big & heavy to haul to gigs so I end up using FOH speakers paired with my own FRFR speaker onstage to ensure that I can hear myself.
I often find myself wanting to buy another proper bass amp, as my Avatar 410 colors the tone a bit too much for my liking, I have to add a seperate Tech 21 Q/Strip preamp to drive it to account for EQ changes. I’m considering a Quilter Bassblock cab + amp combo as a more portable setup. Until then I make due with an FRFR monitor and going to FOH with two SansAmp DI’s. (Old Bass Driver and Para Drivers for Geddy Lee style Deep & Drive channels)
Now if you’re upgrading for more power instead of a better tone, that’s another thing. I bought an avatar 410 cab and a QSC RMX 1450 power amp but I often find it to be just too damn big & heavy to haul to gigs so I end up using FOH speakers paired with my own FRFR speaker onstage to ensure that I can hear myself.
I often find myself wanting to buy another proper bass amp, as my Avatar 410 colors the tone a bit too much for my liking, I have to add a seperate Tech 21 Q/Strip preamp to drive it to account for EQ changes. I’m considering a Quilter Bassblock cab + amp combo as a more portable setup. Until then I make due with an FRFR monitor and going to FOH with two SansAmp DI’s. (Old Bass Driver and Para Drivers for Geddy Lee style Deep & Drive channels)
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I get what you mean. I currently own the following Pre-amps/Di's:
Mesa Subway DI + (two of them)
Aguilar Tone Hammer
Aguilar db925
GK Plex
Trickfish Minnow
Genzler Magellan DI
I think I'm mostly covered lol.
1. Do not buy it.
2. Forget about buying it.
3. Under no circumstances should you buy it.
4. If you already bought it, return it.
5. If you can’t return it, sell it on Reverb.
6. If noone on Reverb wants it, donate it to a local high school music program.
7. Oh yeah, don't buy it.
Hope this helped.
You kind of talked yourself into it yourself...you don't need it really and sounds like you will not utilize it fully...however if you want it, you want it dammit. 
smeet
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I had a DB750. Great amp, with a huge low end. But, the eq was terrible (I hear the 751 is better on that). There is basically one sound, so you better like it. Also, Aguilar somehow managed to make 50 pounds feel like 200 pounds.
I was much more impressed by the Fender Super Bassman 300. That amp kills.
I was much more impressed by the Fender Super Bassman 300. That amp kills.
As with any purchase, if it doesn't affect your ability to live (rent, mortgage, heat, etc.) then buy it. Honestly, most gear decisions aren't going to affect what the audience hears anyway. It's mostly for us and that's fine, too.
With the way things are these days, with so many bands (I didn't say all so relax) doing modeling/direct/iem set ups, amps just aren't as necessary. G.A.S. is a bitch though.
I didn't see what your gig situation is so if you need an amp, get it. If you really don't, than use/tweak what you have.
With the way things are these days, with so many bands (I didn't say all so relax) doing modeling/direct/iem set ups, amps just aren't as necessary. G.A.S. is a bitch though.
I didn't see what your gig situation is so if you need an amp, get it. If you really don't, than use/tweak what you have.
If you have the disposable income available, I say buy what you like and enjoy it. Some people (that I know personally) spend hundreds on drinks in an evening listening to a band...and at the end of the night they have empty bottles/glasses...you would have DB that will last for many gigs and have a resale value. While perhaps not the same experience as enjoying a fine wine, I would argue that playing a DB is an experience that is hard to forget.
Read nothing judgemental into my comments regarding drinking or bass amp purchases, they were just t illustrate that everyone spends money on what gives them pleasure. If this was a discussion about utility/performance and investment value, IMO a TH700 will work fine (based on likely outcome if we survey audience members on the bass player's sound) and the DB is not an investment as it is unlikely to appreciate in value and has a very limited market.
That said, if you can afford one without a foolish or painful sacrifice, go ahead and treat yourself!
Read nothing judgemental into my comments regarding drinking or bass amp purchases, they were just t illustrate that everyone spends money on what gives them pleasure. If this was a discussion about utility/performance and investment value, IMO a TH700 will work fine (based on likely outcome if we survey audience members on the bass player's sound) and the DB is not an investment as it is unlikely to appreciate in value and has a very limited market.
That said, if you can afford one without a foolish or painful sacrifice, go ahead and treat yourself!
I'm still on the fence. I want it and it's cool but it's expensive. Honestly wish I'd not bought a couple basses and bought this instead.As with any purchase, if it doesn't affect your ability to live (rent, mortgage, heat, etc.) then buy it. Honestly, most gear decisions aren't going to affect what the audience hears anyway. It's mostly for us and that's fine, too.
With the way things are these days, with so many bands (I didn't say all so relax) doing modeling/direct/iem set ups, amps just aren't as necessary. G.A.S. is a bitch though.
I didn't see what your gig situation is so if you need an amp, get it. If you really don't, than use/tweak what you have.
Sometimes you have to get your dopamine all at once, sometimes in installments.
Sometimes even when you can afford something you still question the purchase.
Go ahead and buy it.
Don't give a thought to how the money could be donated to starving children, cancer research or an animal shelter.
Don't give a thought to how the money could be donated to starving children, cancer research or an animal shelter.
I'm guilt free in that regard. They take 30% of my paycheck for the first two and we've take in enough strays that we basically live in a cat rescue.Go ahead and buy it.
Don't give a thought to how the money could be donated to starving children, cancer research or an animal shelter.