What's new from Aguilar Amplification? the Tone Hammer 500 Super Light Amplifier -- a powerful yet lightweight bass amp featuring a high power output and compact size. Weighing just four pounds and small enough to fit into the accessory pouch of most gig bags, the Tone Hammer 500 is portable and versatile.

Not to be confused with the sample library maker of a similar name, the Tone Hammer 500 is a streamlined bass amp ideal for musicians on the go. The unit sports the company's signature Aguilar sound, which is produced by the Tone Hammer preamp, the same preamp used in the Tone Hammer D.I. / preamp pedal for bass players. In addition, the new amp offers bass, treble, and fully sweepable midrange controls, along with a Drive control that uses Aguilar’s proprietary AGS circuit to add subtle distortion and EQ to the sound for extra punch.

Check the Tone Hammer 500 specs:

• Power Output: 500W into 4 ohms, 250W into 8 ohms
• Preamp Section: Solid State
• Power Section: Class D
• Transformer: Switching mode power supply (SMPS)
• EQ Section:
• Bass: +/- 17 dB @ 40 Hz
• Mid Level: +/- 16 dB
• Mid Frequency: 180 Hz – 1 kHz
• Treble: +/- 14 dB @ 4 kHz
• Drive Control: Fully adjustable, featuring Aguilar’s proprietary AGS (adaptive gain shaping) circuit
• Effects Loop: Series operation; adds 6 dB of additional gain, making it useful for a broad range of effects units
• Inputs: One 1/4" input jack, compatible with all active and passive basses
• Speaker Outputs: Two Neutrik Speakon speaker outputs
• Balanced Output: XLR balanced output with pre / post EQ and ground lift switch
• Tuner output
• Cooling: Two whisper fans with thermal speed control
• Dimensions: 10.75" (W) x 8.5" (D) x  2.75" (H)
• Warranty: Three-year limited
• Optional: Durable carrying bag

Aguilar Amplification expects to release the Tone Hammer 500 Super Light Amplifier in March of 2011 for $699 (estimated Street). For more information, please visit aguilaramp.com.