JTUK Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 (edited) What are your choices/thoughts from this demo and why? [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGF1xz5zVlI&feature=youtu.be"]http://www.youtube....eature=youtu.be[/url] Edited April 1, 2016 by JTUK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 (edited) I would go for the AG4j60 or the AG4j70, The 60 has a nice scooped mid, but nice high's. The 70 has more high mids . I prefer the AG4j60, its a smoother tone to my ears. but I'm torn as i love that 70's punch. Prefer single coils also to be honest as i don't record much.. so the HC's are not for me. The 4j Hot are not to my taste at all. I was thinking about a 5 string set for my Jazz bass. I was also thinking of putting in a OBP3 pre but i might wait and see what its like passive. I do really dig the Aguilar sound. Next I'm going to get an Aguilar T shirt with matching pants and socks. By the way Jonathan Maron is a MONSTER bass player. His playing with Groove Collective is quite amazing. Great vid thanks JT. Edited April 1, 2016 by bubinga5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmySims Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 I've got a set of AG560's in a jazz dlx which I love. Traditionally I prefer 70's sounding fenders, but the AG60s are the best and most versatile in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted April 1, 2016 Author Share Posted April 1, 2016 (edited) I thought the 70's shaded it but could live with 60's...or the HC at a push... for all non plectrum styles Didn't get the hot's at all...thought they strangled the tone. I was thinking of these for an American j5... but will continue to work the N3's. The active pre was weak at first, I thought, but it can be pretty subtle and surpringly versatile. The reason I researched these was that Aguilar pre amps and/or pick-ups were in my thinking. I might look at them for another bass though.. good demo. Edited April 1, 2016 by JTUK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted April 1, 2016 Author Share Posted April 1, 2016 Another one for you B5.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2hVC7pkBqI&ebc=ANyPxKpSzJEhWZhAC92Mg1DEV6ZeaSKJQbFDL3C4HV4n0p_dTzAiDvVvMGHT-uSa2L39P91Dttzjzo12rqRj-htQ_yC6S18IWg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmySims Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 It's actually the N3's that I replaced, I thought they were a little characterless. I've also taken the active pre out of that bass too. Too many controls makes work for idle hands, know what I mean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted April 1, 2016 Author Share Posted April 1, 2016 I know what you mean about those N3's but I'm enjoying the typical Fender pan options. Not sure of the non passive option atm... and there are still one or two harsh/brash options that you need to dial out of the Am Delux pallet but I've not even touched the amp EQ so it is a work in progress. Entirely useable but not nailed it for the sounds I've got in mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 (edited) I put the 70s in my Squier Jazz. I was originally going to to go for the Nordstrand equivalent, but Bass Direct were out of stock & I couldn't find another European dealer who stocked 70s Nordstrands. Anyway after some research I settled on the 4J70s and I've been absolutely delighted with the results, just the right amount of growl & aggression & absolutely perfect for the funk/soul I mostly play these days.Also ( whisper it) a very superior slap tone. Got a good deal on them from Bax as well (though I think they may have been old stock - the ones I have seen advertised recently have 'Aguilar' branded covers, whereas mine are plain). As to the comparison video - one of the best I've seen, though it must have taken hours & hours to film. Edited April 2, 2016 by Cato Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 [quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1459545024' post='3017654'] Another one for you B5.. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2hVC7pkBqI&ebc=ANyPxKpSzJEhWZhAC92Mg1DEV6ZeaSKJQbFDL3C4HV4n0p_dTzAiDvVvMGHT-uSa2L39P91Dttzjzo12rqRj-htQ_yC6S18IWg[/media] [/quote]I do wonder though if the HC's sound that good, why would they offer up the single coil version? Thanks for the vid JT. Im selling the Delano J5 pickups and the Delano Sonar preamp. Now I'm waiting for my post to be deleted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted April 2, 2016 Author Share Posted April 2, 2016 Sure, you can only go on this snapshot and context. I think I'd be able to use the 60, 70's and HC ... and I prorbaly put them with an Ag pre. Something subtle as the character in the pickups seems there... you just need to use the Pre to enhance or slight boost and not swamp it. I would also like a passive option too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timhiggins Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 I felt the same as b5 and the 60's just edged it over the 70's for me although i suspect that the 70's might win out in the mix with live band. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 For sure with those mids, AG70's are a winner.. I'm torn. Damn you JT you pickup temptress.!!, you got me gassin.!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
such Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 I actually like the tone of the HC best in the video. Which makes me happy, as I was thinking about getting something noiseless for my Fender Marcus, but was a bit concerned about the sound (which I'm 100% happy with at the moment, just tired of the hum). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dvisions Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 Damn, those 70s sound great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted April 2, 2016 Author Share Posted April 2, 2016 Yep, the 70's slap for me.... even though I really wanted the 60's to win the vote.. The 60;s shade fingerstyle, but we are talking fine margins and also varibles from a bass we aren't using ourselves. That is why I say I could live with all 3 as the inherrent character is there... and you could probably compensate EQ wise that minute amount. As i say..can't hear the Hot at all. I prefer thinner as a starting point as you can add to that... you can't add tone to a thick sound, IMO... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machinehead Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 (edited) I have had the DiMarzio Ultra Jazz humbucker pickups in one of my Fender jazzes for a few years. They are well worth a listen. (Just to complicate things ) Frank Edited April 3, 2016 by machinehead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cana.dan Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 Normally a 70's guy (have a set of the 70s wind in my Valenti, and had Nordstrands in an old Fender) but I'm loving the sound of the 60s pickups in the above video! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 sorry to shift off topic. but everyone(maybe) should hear this guys playing.Jonathan Maron, his groove is great. the solo is just so musical @ 2.50. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnbMcfe_KcY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassbiscuits Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 I've got the AG4J hot set on my fender USA jazz and I've got to say the sound incredible. It was fitted with them when I bought it from Bass Direct, and for me it was the best sounding bass in the shop, having tried out a shed load of them that day. The bass itself is pretty loud and chimey unplugged but the pickups make it sound great plugged in - as a P bass devotee it's made for a really fat jazz sound, with all the J bass definition and clarity but a good slab of P bass punch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulie Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 I don't like the Aguilar's at all. Better than stock US jazz pickups but way behind many others Ive tried They sound generic and soft to me Get Fralins, best Ive ever tried bar none! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerster135 Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 I had the [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]AG4j70s in my 75 Jazz. On their own I thought they sounded great - really tight bass and growly highs,[/font][/color] but found I was getting lost and having to boost some midrange in any band that had more than one guitar...They have quite a scooped sound, and a bit lacking in the low mids I reckon. Tried Nordstrand 70s winds, but I've settled on Bare Knuckle PE Jazz for the minute. Great sounding pickups! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted April 4, 2016 Author Share Posted April 4, 2016 [quote name='bakerster135' timestamp='1459768717' post='3019314'] I had the [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]AG4j70s in my 75 Jazz. On their own I thought they sounded great - really tight bass and growly highs,[/font][/color] but found I was getting lost and having to boost some midrange in any band that had more than one guitar...They have quite a scooped sound, and a bit lacking in the low mids I reckon. Tried Nordstrand 70s winds, but I've settled on Bare Knuckle PE Jazz for the minute. Great sounding pickups! [/quote] Incidently, what gtrs did the two play..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerster135 Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 (edited) [quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1459793825' post='3019730'] Incidently, what gtrs did the two play..? [/quote] One an Am. Standard Tele and Les Paul through a Fender Twin, the other SGs through a JCM 800. Edited April 5, 2016 by bakerster135 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted April 6, 2016 Author Share Posted April 6, 2016 The tele would be a good balance but a LP and and SG is a tough wall of sound to get thru, generally. IME unless the gtrs are really disciplined. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerster135 Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 (edited) [quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1459963247' post='3021350'] The tele would be a good balance but a LP and and SG is a tough wall of sound to get thru, generally. IME unless the gtrs are really disciplined. [/quote] Hmmm, the SG player plays with amp overdrive and not full-on distortion, so I wouldn't have thought it should cause an issue... There's an inherent "scoop" to the Aguilar 70s though, without doubt. I recorded them straight into logic, and compared with recordings of the stock '75s, Nordstrand and BKs, and it's clear as day. Not saying they sound bad though, quite the contrary! Just an aspect of their character to factor in... Edited April 6, 2016 by bakerster135 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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