Best Bartolini Pickups for Basses 2026
Premium Bartolini pickups for basses - legendary tone and craftsmanship
Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026
#1
⭐
4.8/5
(6 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Bartolini 5-Str M4 Soapbar Neck BK
by
Bartolini
Repair
Professional Performance
Bass Guitar
Key Feature:
• Wide variety of bass pickup options
✓ PROS
- • Wide variety of bass pickup options
- • Professional sound enhancement
✗ CONS
- • Quality varies significantly between brands
- • Routing requirements vary
Bartolini 5-Str M4 Soapbar Neck BKPickup For 5-String Electric BassVersatile classic bass soundHum-free designNeck...
⭐
4.8/5
(6 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 602423
$176
#2
⭐
4.6/5
(39 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Bartolini 5-string Bass M4 Soapbar BB
by
Bartolini
Tone Upgrade
Repair
Professional Performance
Key Feature:
• Replacement options for all bass types
✓ PROS
- • Custom build possibilities
- • Wide variety of bass pickup options
✗ CONS
- • Installation may require professional setup
- • Quality varies significantly between brands
Bartolini 5-string Bass M4 Soapbar BBPickup for 5-String Electric BassHumbucker with 2 parallel coilsFor the bridge...
⭐
4.6/5
(39 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 602551
$176
#3
⭐
4.6/5
(13 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Bartolini 6-string Bass MK Soapbar NB
by
Bartolini
Tone Upgrade
Repair
Sound Enhancement
Key Feature:
• Upgrade potential for existing basses
✓ PROS
- • Replacement options for all bass types
- • Upgrade potential for existing basses
✗ CONS
- • Installation may require professional setup
- • Pickup compatibility considerations
Bartolini 6-String Bass MK Soapbar NBPickup for 6-string electric bassHumbucker with 2 parallel coilsFor the neck...
⭐
4.6/5
(13 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 602576
$180
#4
⭐
4.9/5
(2 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Bartolini 4-Str MK Soapbar Bridge BK
by
Bartolini
Sound Enhancement
Bass Guitar
Repair
Key Feature:
• Custom build possibilities
✓ PROS
- • Custom build possibilities
- • Professional sound enhancement
✗ CONS
- • Quality varies significantly between brands
- • Routing requirements vary
Bartolini 4-Str MK Soapbar Bridge BKPickup for Electric BassUpgrade for IbanezCortGroove ToolsLakland and other basses...
⭐
4.9/5
(2 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 602347
$171
#5
⭐
5.0/5
(25 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Bartolini 5-string Bass MK Soapbar BB
by
Bartolini
Sound Enhancement
Bass Guitar
Tone Upgrade
Key Feature:
• Upgrade potential for existing basses
✓ PROS
- • Upgrade potential for existing basses
- • Custom build possibilities
✗ CONS
- • Installation may require professional setup
- • Routing requirements vary
Bartolini 5-string Bass MK Soapbar BBPickup For 5-String Electric BassSoapbar humbucker with 2 parallel coilsFor bridge...
⭐
5.0/5
(25 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 602233
$160
#6
⭐
5.0/5
(7 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Bartolini 5-string Bass MK Soapbar BB
by
Bartolini
Bass Guitar
Custom Build
Sound Enhancement
Key Feature:
• Replacement options for all bass types
✓ PROS
- • Custom build possibilities
- • Professional sound enhancement
✗ CONS
- • Electronics knowledge helpful
- • Quality varies significantly between brands
Bartolini 5-string Bass MK Soapbar BBPickup for 5-String Electric BassHumbucker with two parallel coilsBridge...
⭐
5.0/5
(7 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 602568
$176
#7
⭐
4.6/5
(8 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Bartolini 5-string Bass MK Soapbar NB
by
Bartolini
Repair
Bass Guitar
Tone Upgrade
Key Feature:
• Replacement options for all bass types
✓ PROS
- • Upgrade potential for existing basses
- • Replacement options for all bass types
✗ CONS
- • Routing requirements vary
- • Pickup compatibility considerations
Bartolini 5-string Bass MK Soapbar NBPickup For 5-String Electric BassHumbucker with 2 parallel coilsFor the neck...
⭐
4.6/5
(8 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 602556
$176
How to Choose the Best Pickups for Basses
Budget Planning
- • Under $200: Entry-level
- • $200-$500: Intermediate
- • $500-$1000: Advanced
- • $1000+: Professional
Quality Check
- • Sound clarity & tone
- • Build materials & finish
- • Hardware durability
- • Overall craftsmanship
Key Features
- • Your musical style
- • Skill level match
- • Intended use case
- • Brand reputation
Frequently Asked Questions
Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced pickups for basses typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.
