Jason Hale
""I went on a big Freddie Washington kick and realized the pickups
I’d been using since 2005 had a midrange that felt a little too aggressive.
I started dialing back the mids just a touch — then discovered that Freddie
uses the Bartolini 8S pickup in his P-Bass. Naturally, I had to try it for
myself.
The result was exactly what I’d been searching for: clear articulation with
a full, lively tone and that slightly scooped midrange I love. I’m so
thankful to Bartolini for making the best pickups I’ve ever used.""
Gear:
8s and PV5S
Homebase:
Jason “Jase” Hale grew up in a musical family in Sandy Hook, Kentucky,
where his passion for music took root at an early age. He played in country
& bluegrass bands throughout the 90s before taking his talents on the road
with country legends Daryle Singletary and Doug Stone, as well as acclaimed
singer-songwriter Ronnie Bowman.
Today, Jase is the touring and recording bassist for Jake Worthington,
performing across the country alongside artists like Zach Top, Riley
Greene, Ella Langley and Jon Pardi. The band kicked off the year with a
performance at the legendary Ryman Auditorium and will close it out at the
National Finals Rodeo (NFR) in Las Vegas. 2025 has also seen standout
moments on iconic stages such as Red Rocks Amphitheater and the Grand Ole Opry.
Looking ahead, Jase and the Jake Worthington band will join major tours in
the US & Australia with Parker McCollum, Luke Combs and Dierks Bentley in
2026. With a career rooted in authenticity and a lifelong love for country
& bluegrass music, Jase continues to bring his signature sound and energy
to stages worldwide.
