AGUILAR amPlug3 Tone Hammer Headphone Bass Amplifier

The AGUILAR amPlug3 Tone Hammer is a super-portable, all-analog headphone amplifier for bass guitarists. Inspired by the Tone Hammer amplifier series, it delivers rich, dynamic clean and drive tones wherever you go. Simply plug into your bass’s output jack, connect headphones, and enjoy authentic Aguilar tone on battery power or with an optional 9 V adapter.

Equipped with dual channels (Clean and Drive), a full-tilt EQ, three onboard effects (Compression, Chorus, Reverb), and a built-in nine-pattern drum machine with tap tempo, the amPlug3 Tone Hammer keeps practice sessions engaging and inspiring. The AUX jack lets you play along with backing tracks or record directly via TRRS cable.

Key Features

• Dual Channels: CH1 (Clean Tone Hammer voicing), CH2 (Drive circuit with vintage tube-inspired saturation)
• Tilt-EQ: Single control boosting treble while cutting bass (and vice versa) for tailored headphone response
• Onboard Effects: Compressor (musical dynamics control), Chorus (Chorusaurus-inspired modulation), Reverb (dense stereo ambience)
• Drum Machine: Nine rhythm patterns (Rock, Jazz, Pop 1 & 2, Blues, Funk 1 & 2, Metal, Metro) with adjustable tap tempo (40–240 BPM)
• Connectivity: PHONES jack (3.5 mm stereo), AUX jack (3.5 mm TRRS) for backing tracks/recording
• Power Supply: Two AAA batteries (alkaline/NiMH) or optional 9 V DC adapter
• Battery Life: Alkaline: 11 h (FX on) / 17 h (FX off); Zn-C: 4 h / 6 h
• Auto Power-Off: Shuts off after ~20 min of inactivity

Technical Specifications

• Input/Output Jacks: PHONES jack (3.5 mm stereo mini), AUX jack (CTIA-compliant 3.5 mm TRRS)
• Power Supply: Two AAA batteries or AAA NiMH batteries
• Battery Life: 11 h/17 h (alkaline, FX on/off); 4 h/6 h (zinc-carbon, FX on/off)
• Dimensions: 87 × 33 × 39 mm (3.43″ × 1.30″ × 1.54″), plug folded
• Weight: 40 g (1.41 oz; 0.088 lb; 0.04 kg), without batteries
• Rhythm Patterns: 9 preset patterns with tap-tempo control (40–240 BPM)
• Effects: Compressor, Chorus, Reverb – selectable via FX/RHYTHM switch