In preparation of Icarus Witch’s return to the European festival scene this month, Jason wanted to beef up the tone of his 2014 Fender American Standard Jazz Bass “Blackie” that came stock with some decent Fender pickups. [Vegan beef, naturally]. The sound needed to be a little hotter, a little gnarlier to cut through the din of those summer fest crowds. The solution? Aguilar AG 4J-Hot pickups.
Thanks to Dale Titus and Jordan Cortese at Aguilar for the always fast, friendly service. And thanks to Tom Matyas at Guitar Gallery for the fast install and setup. These things arrived fast with plenty of time to get them loaded before Icarus Wtich’s first hometown Pittsburgh concert of the ‘20s.
As the Aguilar site says: Larger 6mm magnets and over-wound design give this pickup big personality – with an edge. Thick lows and a growly midrange character define the sound of the HOT series, all while capturing the dynamics and nuances of your playing.
Listen for the HOTs on a stage near you this summer and on the new Icarus Witch album that will be recorded in the fall.
