So these Aggie super singles...
How are they different than EMG J's, Aggie J's or AG 4J-HOT?
Not really sure as I haven't had a chance to play them. Maybe Lee can elaborate on this or one of the guys that have played this at NAMM?
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Not really sure as I haven't had a chance to play them. Maybe Lee can elaborate on this or one of the guys that have played this at NAMM?
johnsonabq
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Lee's got faith picking this up without hearing it.
But then it's a Spector so it'll be some flavor of great!
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So these Aggie super singles...
How are they different than EMG J's, Aggie J's or AG 4J-HOT?
I actually spoke with Justin from Aguilar about this at length yesterday, as they had shipped me out a set of SS and HOT J's before heading to NAMM.
Standard EMG's sound nothing like the Aguilar's, as pretty much everything about their design is different: ceramic bar magnets versus alnico pole pieces, active versus passive etc.
The EMG's are much more hi-fi sounding; compressed, scooped and bright, compared to the Aguilar's open, warmer mid grind.
As far as the Aguilar line up goes, the SS are essentially slightly overwound J pickups in larger shells; think big, fat single coil sound with extra output and an aggressive upper mid voicing.
The HOT's are the most aggressive of all of them; very overwound, with extra large pole pieces, they have the most output. Along the lines of Seymour Duncan Quarter Pounders, but with the midrange pushed up front instead of scooped out.
Hope that helps
If you still have the non trim TP let me know, I could use it in one of my basses. Let me know what you want for it.
Thanks
Rod
Hey. I'm gonna coin a new acronym.
NSD. ... New Spector Day.
I just picked up an NS-2A.
Pics to follow.
NSD. ... New Spector Day.
I just picked up an NS-2A.
Pics to follow.
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First thing I noticed was the SS. Next thing was PJ's cluck-U shirt. I have the same one. I wore it to the gym this morning
johnsonabq
Watch out where the huskies go...
I actually spoke with Justin from Aguilar about this at length yesterday, as they had shipped me out a set of SS and HOT J's before heading to NAMM.
Standard EMG's sound nothing like the Aguilar's, as pretty much everything about their design is different: ceramic bar magnets versus alnico pole pieces, active versus passive etc.
The EMG's are much more hi-fi sounding; compressed, scooped and bright, compared to the Aguilar's open, warmer mid grind.
As far as the Aguilar line up goes, the SS are essentially slightly overwound J pickups in larger shells; think big, fat single coil sound with extra output and an aggressive upper mid voicing.
The HOT's are the most aggressive of all of them; very overwound, with extra large pole pieces, they have the most output. Along the lines of Seymour Duncan Quarter Pounders, but with the midrange pushed up front instead of scooped out.
Hope that helps
Thanks Matt.
Ah, are all the aggies passive? I find it interesting that the Hot J's aren't in the larger housing. How do you think the Hot J's would sound with either the 9v or 18v pre's?
Very cool Trace!
I've got one on its way right now. Scheduled delivery for Wednesday. My NSD.........
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Me too.
I often wonder how the guys with multiple USA builds afford them. That's a HUGE chunk of change to drop!
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Me too.
me too... lol
Mine are not Americans. 1 Euro, 1 Legend PJ Classic and 1 legend 4X on its way. At this point in time, I would be signing divorce papers if I ordered a US Build. So I'll keep praying on the lottery in hopes of winning.
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Heh, yeah. The USA ones are the most expensive. I was also referring to the fact that you guys have them readily available. There's nothing here
Lee's got faith picking this up without hearing it.
But then it's a Spector so it'll be some flavor of great!
In regards to the SS pups, PJ had me at "Jazz bass on steroids". That in an NS 2 body, no brainer.
Here's a shot he sent my earlier. Rudy was one of my bass idols growing up. Hope he banged out some Quiet Riot riffs.
Take it from a fellow Alembic club member, there's always room for a Spector.
Seriously, don't give up on them, I have 3 Spectors and none of them sound anything alike. If you like a mid throaty sound give one of the NS2J walnut bolt ons a try. Mine hangs right next to my Alembic Dragon Wing and is played every bit as much.
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