Aguilar puts DB 751 tube character into an 11-pound, 700-watt DB 700 head
The new hybrid bass amp combines a dual-12AX7 preamp with Class D power, cabinet-IR loading and tour-ready universal mains.
Sep 29, 2026
Credit: Aguilar Amplification (via source)
Aguilar’s DB 700 brings the front-end architecture of the company’s DB 751 into a much lighter 11.2-pound rackmount head. Two 12AX7 tubes feed a 700-watt Class D power section, with a three-band EQ plus Deep and Bright switches for quick broad-stroke shaping.
The rear panel moves the design beyond a simple lightweight remake. USB-C connects to Aguilar’s Cabinet Suite for loading cabinet impulse responses, while dual XLR outputs, an effects loop, tuner output, aux input and headphone monitoring cover stage, direct and silent-practice use. The amp accepts loads down to 2.67 ohms and is available at $2,499.99.
Credit: Aguilar Amplification (via source)
Why it matters
It gives touring bassists a substantially lighter route to Aguilar's flagship-style tube response without giving up modern direct-output and IR workflows.
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