Bartolini 4-Str MK Soapbar Bridge BK

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Bartolini 4-Str MK Soapbar Bridge BK

Bartolini

4-Str MK Soapbar Bridge BK

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 602347
Model: 4-Str MK Soapbar Bridge BK
Price: $170.50

* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.

This Bartolini MK Soapbar is a fantastic upgrade for basses craving a vintage, punchy tone. It’s built well with a clever magnet combination for a unique sound and the shielded wiring keeps things clean. Perfect for players wanting that classic growl without a premium-priced investment.

Product Description

  • Bartolini 4-Str MK Soapbar Bridge BK
  • Pickup for Electric Bass
  • Upgrade for Ibanez
  • Cort
  • Groove Tools
  • Lakland and other basses with MK-1 format pickups
  • Versatile classic bass sound
  • Bridge position
  • Passive humbucker with two parallel coils
  • Magnet configuration: Carbon steel
  • brass
  • copper
  • ceramic blade magnets (ferrite)
  • Focused detection area
  • Reversed polarity of the coils
  • DC resistance: 5.1 kOhm per coil
  • Resonance frequency: 4.5 kHz
  • 60 mm maximum detection width
  • 4-wire cable with shielding and plain shield conductor
  • Dimensions (L x W x H): 108.2 x 33.5 x 26.2 mm (max. height including cable)
  • Colour: Black
  • Screws and springs not included

*Note:* Due to the manufacturing process, the plastic housings of Bartolini pickups may show slight signs of processing or handling. For some pickups, the cable ends are already pre-soldered. These characteristics do not constitute grounds for complaint or return.

PROS
  • • Carbon/brass/ceramic magnet blend offers unique tonal complexity.
  • • Focused detection area yields tight, articulate low-end response.
  • • Reversed coil polarity minimizes hum and improves signal clarity.
  • • 4-wire shielded cable ensures minimal noise and optimal signal transfer.
CONS
  • • Plastic housing imperfections are noticeable, impacting perceived value.
  • • Limited versatility; excels in classic tones, less suited for modern genres.
  • • Screws and springs not included adds to overall installation cost.

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Key Features

Type Passive humbucker soapbar
Magnet Carbon Steel, Brass, Copper, Ceramic Blade (Ferrite)
Output Level Medium-High
DC Resistance 5.1 kOhm per coil
Mounting MK-1 format (Ibanez, Cort, etc.)
Strings Suitable for 4-string bass

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Bartolini uses a more complex magnet configuration, resulting in a more articulate and slightly warmer tone than a standard Duncan, with a tighter low-end.
No, this pickup is specifically designed for basses using the MK-1 format, like Ibanez and Cort models; it won't directly fit a Fender.
It’s a minor imperfection – a slight mark or blemish – and doesn't affect the pickup's performance, but some may find it aesthetically unappealing.

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