Aguilar DB 359 Owners Manual

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Model DB 359
Tube Bass Head

Congratulations on purchasing Aguilar Amplification’s DB 359 Tube Bass
Head! The DB 359 is an integrated preamp and amp in a convenient 2-rack space

unit. Seven vacuum tubes generate 200 Watts of harmonically rich tone. Custom
designed toroidal transformers provide an ultra-wide frequency response.

In addition to sounding great with any active or passive four string bass, the DB
359 will musically and accurately reproduce the extended range of modern five
and six string basses.

All Aguilar products are hand made in N.Y.C.

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Specifications and features:

All noise measurements are “A” weighted.

Output Power: 200 watts RMS. This is into 4 or 8 ohms.

Noise: -80 dB

Fuses: 1 external 7 amp for 100 – 200 VAC operation.

(3.5 amp for 220 – 230 VAC operation).

1 internal 2 amp Fast blow

Power tubes: Four premium Aguilar AG6550C power tubes.

Preamp tubes: Two 12 AX7 and one 12 AU7.

Transformers: Custom designed toroidal output transformer for ultra-wide

bandwidth. Power transformer is also toroidal.

Outputs: 2 ¼” speaker outputs. One 4 ohms, one 8 ohms.

Inputs: One active input 39K ohm, one passive input/1meg ohm.

EFX Send: Variable send level.

EFX Return: One return with –20 db to 0 db compatibility.

Cooling: Ultra-low noise fan regulates the operating temperature of the

amp.

Weight: 50 lbs.

Chassis: Steel construction provides sturdiness without excessive

weight. Access to tubes is provided through rear of unit for convenience and is
isolated from any dangerous voltages.

Components and workmanship: Only the highest quality components and
workmanship are used in Aguilar products.