Aguilar BASS PICKUP JAZZ BASS BASS YEARS 60 KIT 4 STRINGS
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The 60s Jazz Bass Tone, Without Compromise
Designed for bassists seeking an authentic vintage sound, the AG 4J-60 captures the character of mid-1960s Jazz Bass pickups: full lows, expressive mids, and a precise attack that naturally cuts through the mix. Whether you play fingerstyle, with a pick, or light slap, you get a full and articulate tone, with lively dynamics and a great sense of "immediate response" under your fingers.
Who It's For, Which Styles and Basses
This pickup kit is aimed at musicians wanting to restore character to a 4-string Jazz Bass-style instrument or enhance an already vintage-voiced bass. Ideal for soul, funk, blues, pop, classic rock, and jazz, it excels whenever clear definition, natural presence, and a richly nuanced single-coil tone are desired. Its string-to-string balance also helps maintain a clear bass line, even with low action setups or very expressive playing styles.
Mastered Single-Coil: Precision, Body, and Coherence
Aguilar selected components close to those used originally, notably Heavy Formvar wire and Alnico V magnets, to recapture the typical 60s timbre and response. The winding method developed by the brand aims to deliver a consistent sound on every string, resulting in a tone that is both dense and detailed. When paired with an Aguilar OBP preamp, these pickups retain their vintage identity while gaining versatility for today's stages and more modern setups.
Technical specifications
| Electronics | Passive |
| Category | kit |
| Instrument | 4-string bass |
| Magnet | alnico V |
| Number of conductors | 1 |
| Position | handle, bridge |
| Color | Black |
| Type | bass pickup kit |
| Compatibility | Jazz Bass |
| Number of strings | 4 |
| Architecture | single-coil |
| Sound inspiration | mid-1960s Jazz single-coil pickups |
| Pickup wire | Heavy Formvar |
| Magnets | Alnico V |
| Method | Aguilar winding for consistent string-to-string response |
| Tone | full and articulate sound |
| Electronics compatibility | perfectly compatible with Aguilar OBP preamps |
Questions frequently asked
Are these pickups compatible with a 4-string Jazz Bass?
The format is designed for 4-string Jazz Bass guitars. The kit includes a neck position and a bridge position.
What sound do the Aguilar 60s Jazz Bass pickups provide?
The Heavy Formvar wire and Alnico V magnets aim for the tone of mid-1960s Jazz Bass pickups. Aguilar's winding method targets an even response from string to string. The resulting sound remains full and articulated, with a precise attack.
Can this kit be used with an Aguilar OBP preamp?
This configuration is passive and compatible with Aguilar OBP preamps. The combination preserves the vintage character of the pickups while expanding adjustment possibilities.
How many conductors does this pickup kit have?
Each pickup uses a single conductor.
For which styles is this Jazz Bass kit suited?
Soul, funk, blues, pop, classic rock, and jazz tones are particularly targeted. The Alnico V magnets promote a natural presence in the mix.
