Hot Rod (Wizard) Pickups Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Hi Guys and Gals As I have posted in other threads we have been lucky enough to continue the amazing work of Andy Blake at Wizard Pickups, He is now enjoying well earned retirement, We have taken on his equipment, stock and most importantly secret recipes! Our site is now live: http://www.hot-rodpickups.com Lots of video demos in production and footage of our launch last week, Please do not hesitate in contacting us if you need anything or just want to say hello, official release below if you would like to know a little more about myself and Dave Walsh: [color=#333333][font=Helvetica, Arial,]Out of the ashes of Wizard Pickups please welcome Hot Rod Pickups. We are continuing the legacy of Andy Blake of Wizard Pickups (now enjoying well earned retirement) manufacturing the same high quality product to his specification, using the same techniques and machinery, all of which have been mastered under Andy's tutelage. [/font][/color] [color=#333333][font=Helvetica, Arial,]Hot Rod although a new name to the market, is operated by Dave Walsh a[/font][/color][color=#333333][font=Helvetica, Arial,]nd Jon Perry who both have a long history and vast experience in the guitar building and music industry. Dave began his career in London’s Denmark Street where he trained as a Luthier in the early/mid ‘90s before working for Guitar & Bass Magazine as a product reviewer and Guitar Doctor Columnist. After relocating to the south coast in 2009, Dave set-up ‘Eternal Guitars’ and fast built up a great local reputation for his relic custom guitars and repair work. Recently and together with Jon Perry and finish expert Paul Ross, Eternal Guitars has moved to a new bespoke workshop on the outskirts of Chichester. Jon although being a guitarist by trade (turned pro aged 17) has launched a series of successful businesses through the years ranging from music agencies, production companies, sound proof booth design and builds and even a dance agency (don’t ask). As well as this he has worked internationally as a performer, song writer, session artist, guitar tech and producer. Being a self confessed guitar geek, and having owned and played pretty much everything over the years, being able to spend his days creating tone to the highest level is a dream come true.[/font][/color] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Wish you all the best for your new venture. I had a few sets of Wizard pick ups and was always happy and impressed with the service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot Rod (Wizard) Pickups Posted July 11, 2014 Author Share Posted July 11, 2014 (edited) Please check out our first of many bass pickup demos to come: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GauV3Y2HpiE Hot Rod Pickups www.hot-rodpickups.com Edited July 11, 2014 by icastle Link fixed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 [quote name='Hot Rod (Wizard) Pickups' timestamp='1405076461' post='2498562'] Please check out our first of many bass pickup demos to come: [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GauV3Y2HpiE[/media] Hot Rod Pickups www.hot-rodpickups.com [/quote] Is that the 64 or 84? Both are mentioned... I suspect it's 64 but... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot Rod (Wizard) Pickups Posted July 14, 2014 Author Share Posted July 14, 2014 Launch Party Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsDn0pN-1ac&feature=em-upload_owner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-bbb Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 [quote name='Hot Rod (Wizard) Pickups' timestamp='1405365783' post='2501310'] Launch Party Video: [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsDn0pN-1ac&feature=em-upload_owner"]https://www.youtube....em-upload_owner[/url] [/quote] had to rescan it a couple of times but found the thumper eventually (2:45 ish for anybody who's lost the will to live after all that widdling) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassmachine2112 Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 hiho,any chance of the area 51 p-bass pick ups getting made again ? Love my thumper by the way and the lovely phone call with Andy about using the volume and tone to get different sounds. Can you rewind aria pro 2 pick ups ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-bbb Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 how about a shergold? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot Rod (Wizard) Pickups Posted July 31, 2014 Author Share Posted July 31, 2014 Sorry for radio silence got my wrists slapped for pushing the company on here, We do offer a full re-wind service at £30 per coil plus postage, The full Wizard range is available from us just drop me a mail with requirements, I am recording bass clips in the next week or so, apologies for al the 6 string w***ery [email protected] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-bbb Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 why would you get your wrists slapped for advertising a very popular product to a very expectant and aspiring customer base? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Steve Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Probably supposed to stick to the Affiliates forum, I would guess. I'm surprised the guy with his expensive scratchplates doesn't get his collar felt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismuzz Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Hey guys It's mostly been to do with the volume of threads on the same (quite frankly excellent) product. Really excited to hear more!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot Rod (Wizard) Pickups Posted December 3, 2014 Author Share Posted December 3, 2014 Hi Guys, Sorry for the radio silence, We have been extremely busy and I have been welcoming a new baby daughter to the Hot Rod family Below is a quick comparison demo of our Thumper P Bass set by session ace Don Richardson, He describes them as "Its like having a blanket lifted off of my amp", Love to know what you guys think: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjzgCdNLLlw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cameltoe Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 [quote name='Hot Rod (Wizard) Pickups' timestamp='1417619032' post='2622300'] Hi Guys, Sorry for the radio silence, We have been extremely busy and I have been welcoming a new baby daughter to the Hot Rod family Below is a quick comparison demo of our Thumper P Bass set by session ace Don Richardson, He describes them as "Its like having a blanket lifted off of my amp", Love to know what you guys think: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjzgCdNLLlw [/quote] How close is this to the old wizard thumper? That was a great p'up, managed to sound warm and vintage like, with clarity and grind at the same time. I loved that p'up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot Rod (Wizard) Pickups Posted December 8, 2014 Author Share Posted December 8, 2014 [quote name='cameltoe' timestamp='1417903737' post='2625042'] How close is this to the old wizard thumper? That was a great p'up, managed to sound warm and vintage like, with clarity and grind at the same time. I loved that p'up. [/quote] This is basically a Wizard Thumper, Same design and spec, Same winding machine, Same suppliers and tooling. Only difference is me or Dave winding, Andy at Wizard spent some time with us teaching his magic tricks of the trade also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 When I get some spare cash, Dave.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cameltoe Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 [quote name='Hot Rod (Wizard) Pickups' timestamp='1418048958' post='2626267'] This is basically a Wizard Thumper, Same design and spec, Same winding machine, Same suppliers and tooling. Only difference is me or Dave winding, Andy at Wizard spent some time with us teaching his magic tricks of the trade also. [/quote] Sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 I`ve one on the way - loved the tone on that clip, going in my backup bass, give it a more 70s sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Lozz Please let me know how you get on. As a 70s p owner your opinion is of great interest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Will do, am eagerly awaiting this pickup - plus a trusty Ki0gon wiring loom to help with the installation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cameltoe Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 I never got to try a Wizard Vintage, ended up with the Thumper by mistake. Might have to place an order! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot Rod (Wizard) Pickups Posted December 9, 2014 Author Share Posted December 9, 2014 For your viewing please our JB 64 set also: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdwQjeoKATM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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