Aguilar pickups sound amazing.

[project_c]

Just randomly came across this video from Aguilar, haven't seen this before, their pickups sound absolutely amazing to my ears. They all sound pretty amazing, but the Valenti PJ tone (at around 7.25) just kills. No idea why this video isn't on their own channel yet!

 

[bassman74]

Absolutely, they sound amazing.
I have a AG 4p-60 and it is my favorite precision pickup.
I have tried the AG 4j-60 and liked it very much, unfortunately i do not own a jazz bass anymore, otherwise i would drop a set in for sure.

 

[husky123]

I have the AG 4-P 60's also in my Spector P and they are one heck of a good tone.

 

[thiocyclist]

They all sound pretty amazing, but the Valenti PJ tone (at around 7.25) just kills. No idea why this video isn't on their own channel yet!

I agree they all sounded great but it's funny you point out the 50-50 PJ tone. Definitely my least favorite (still good though)! I don't know why but I always appreciate good examples of the "different strokes" effect like this...

 

[headband]

4J-HC's in a Road Worn Jazz - these pickups are smoking!

 

[Stone Soup]

The pickups sound great. Sounds like the action is set a little too low. I'm not much on that choked fret buzz thing. To each his own.

 

[Lorenzini]

I agree, my favorite tone is the Valenti PJ set 50/50. Ridiculously amazing.

 

[project_c]

Yea, I have to admit a bit of fretbuzz snap sounds great to my ears, it makes the bass come to life for me. But agree 100% that it's a matter of personal preference.

 

[5StringPocket]

I agree, my favorite tone is the Valenti PJ set 50/50. Ridiculously amazing.

I didn't know Aguilar made such a set. I don't see them on their website. Do you have a link to more info on these? I have a Valenti PJ5 with Nordstrand PJ pickups and an Aggie OBP-2 which sounds great but wonder how the sound would differ with an Aguilar PJ set.

 

[Lorenzini]

I didn't know Aguilar made such a set. I don't see them on their website. Do you have a link to more info on these? I have a Valenti PJ5 with Nordstrand PJ pickups and an Aggie OBP-2 which sounds great but wonder how the sound would differ with an Aguilar PJ set.

In the OP's post, after 7:20 or so, if I'm not mistaken. It's both pickups at equal volume. Gorgeous tone to my ears!

 

[Nightvision]

I have the AG4P-60 and find the output a bit low compared to others vintage P pickups.
Is it normal?

 

[mmbongo]

I didn't know Aguilar made such a set. I don't see them on their website. Do you have a link to more info on these? I have a Valenti PJ5 with Nordstrand PJ pickups and an Aggie OBP-2 which sounds great but wonder how the sound would differ with an Aguilar PJ set.

http://www.bestbassgear.com/aguilar-ag-4p-j-hc.htm

5 String:
http://www.bestbassgear.com/aguilar-ag-5p-j-hc.htm

 

[5StringPocket]

Got it. Thanks. My Valenti PJ5 also sounds best with both pickups pretty close to equal volume. I imagine the Nordstrand and Aguilar are two different flavors of good. Anyone had a chance to compare these?

 

[Nino Valenti]

I didn't know Aguilar made such a set. I don't see them on their website. Do you have a link to more info on these? I have a Valenti PJ5 with Nordstrand PJ pickups and an Aggie OBP-2 which sounds great but wonder how the sound would differ with an Aguilar PJ set.

The Nord PJ5 set and Aggie PJ5 are not the same size.

 

[bassnyc1]

The Nord PJ5 set and Aggie PJ5 are not the same size.

From the man himself! I wanted to replace the Nordstrand pickups in my Valenti PJ 5 but Nino told me that they are different sizes. I guess one could hide anything under a pickguard but the bridge pickup route is different so unless you want to scar up your bass.....

I contacted Aguilar to see if they would make a custom sized pickup. They said no.

 

[Munjibunga]

I just dropped an AG 5M into the MM slot on my Lakland 55-94. I am forced to agree with the thread title. Here's a link to the thread I started about it.

 

[Handyman]

http://www.bestbassgear.com/aguilar-ag-4p-j-hc.htm

5 String:
http://www.bestbassgear.com/aguilar-ag-5p-j-hc.htm

I've been tempted by their P pickup, but their 5 string P is unfortunately an usual size. They won't fit into either Fender P5s or P 5ers that use a normal 4 string P pickup footprint.

 

[Dave B.]

I've been tempted by their P pickup, but their 5 string P is unfortunately an usual size. They won't fit into either Fender P5s or P 5ers that use a normal 4 string P pickup footprint.

You're in luck! We will be also be building the AG 5P-CL.
5P CL pickups are designed to fit the standard 4P size covers (2.25” X 1.1”).
Similar to our AG 5P-60 set, both covers will be the same size; neck pickup will have three pairs of exposed pole pieces, while the bridge cover will have 2 pairs of exposed pole pieces.

 

[Handyman]

You're in luck! We will be also be building the AG 5P-CL.
5P CL pickups are designed to fit the standard 4P size covers (2.25” X 1.1”).
Similar to our AG 5P-60 set, both covers will be the same size; neck pickup will have three pairs of exposed pole pieces, while the bridge cover will have 2 pairs of exposed pole pieces.

Awesome! I love the sound clips I've heard of AG 5P loaded basses.

 

[scotch]

I swap out lots of P pickups in my side business repairing/setting up basses. Almost every company makes a "good" pickup. The Aggie 60's P really nails the best parts of a real 50 year old Fender pickup! Legit, vintage tone without overwound hype.

I dig 'em!