Aguilar AG 500 User Manual

Aguilar Amplification’s

AG 500

Owners Manual

Manual Version 1.7

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The AG 500 continues Aguilar’s legacy of great tone and superior craftsmanship,
but breaks new ground by being our first dual channel, all solid-state head.
Combining portability with versatility, this product was designed to answer the
needs of bassists in every genre of music. Another important feature of the AG
500 is the inclusion of Aguilar’s first saturation circuit. From vintage tube-like
warmth to full on dirt, this flexible circuit will allow you to add rich harmonic
overdrive to your sound while maintaining the full, round tone of your
instrument. Combine these features with 500 loud and punchy watts of power
and you have the hottest new amp on the market!

Table of Contents

I. Getting Started page 3.

A. Safety Instructions
B. Manual Conventions
C. Basic Setup
D. Protection Modes

II. Features and Functions page 5.

A. Front Panel
B. Rear Panel
C. Footswitch

III. Warranty Information page 7.

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I. Getting Started

A. Safety Instructions

Please follow these guidelines:

A) Vents are provided for heat dissipation at the rear of the

amplifier. Maintain at least a 1” space around these vents to
provide sufficient ventilation. If you decide to rack mount the
amplifier make sure you do not block the vents.

B) Keep all sources of fire, such as lighted candles, away from the

amplifier.

C) This product is approved for use in any climate.

D) Do not expose the product to dripping or splashing. Do not

place objects filled with fluid on the amplifier.

E) Amplifier must be connected to a mains socket outlet with a

protective earthing connection.

F) The appliance coupler (AC cord) is the disconnect device. The

disconnect device shall remain readily operable at all times.

B. Manual Conventions

In this manual, words that appear in

controls on the AG 500.

C. Basic Setup

Plug in your instrument, the footswitch, and your speaker cabinets. The
amount of power this amplifier will produce varies with the impedance
rating of your cabinets.

One 8 ohm cabinet – 250 watts
Two 8 ohm cabinets – 500 watts
One 4 ohm cabinet – 500 watts

With the
Adjust each channel as follows:

Master

volumes on both channels down, turn on your amplifier.

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