Bartolini 5-Str M4 Soapbar Neck BK

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Bartolini 5-Str M4 Soapbar Neck BK

Bartolini

5-Str M4 Soapbar Neck BK

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Product Info

Article Number: 602423
Model: 5-Str M4 Soapbar Neck BK
Price: $176.00

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

This Bartolini M4 neck pickup delivers a classic, warm tone with surprising clarity for a passive design. It's a great upgrade for players seeking a vintage-inspired sound without the complexity of active electronics, especially for genres like Motown, funk, and blues. The multi-material magnet construction gives it a unique sonic fingerprint.

Product Description

  • Bartolini 5-Str M4 Soapbar Neck BK
  • Pickup For 5-String Electric Bass
  • Versatile classic bass sound
  • Hum-free design
  • Neck position
  • Passive humbucker with two parallel coils
  • Magnet configuration: carbon steel
  • brass
  • copper
  • ceramic blade magnets (ferrite)
  • Focused detection area
  • Opposite polarity of the coils
  • DC resistance: 3.9 kOhm per coil
  • Resonance frequency: 4.9 kHz
  • 76 mm Maximum detection width
  • 4-Conductor cable with shielding and bare shield conductor
  • Black cover
  • Dimensions (L x W x H): 101.6 x 38.1 x 24.6 mm (max. height including cable)
  • Delivery without screws and springs

*Note:* Due to the manufacturing process, the plastic housings of the Bartolini pickups may show slight signs of machining 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 magnets offer a unique tonal blend.
  • • Hum-free design eliminates unwanted noise, crucial for live work.
  • • Focused detection area provides clarity and articulation in the neck position.
  • • 4-conductor wiring allows for flexible pickup tapping/splitting options.
CONS
  • • Plastic housing might feel less premium than metal alternatives.
  • • 3.9k Ohm resistance may require preamp for some active bass setups.
  • • Limited frequency response compared to higher-output active pickups.

Product Video

Key Features

Type Passive Humbucker
Magnet Carbon Steel, Brass, Copper, Ceramic Blade (Ferrite)
Output Level Medium
DC Resistance 3.9 kOhm (per coil)
Mounting 4-Hole Standard
Strings 5-String

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Frequently Asked Questions

It's warmer and less aggressive than an Alnico V, with a more rounded low-end and a slightly smoother high end; it's more vintage-voiced overall.
While it *can* work, the passive nature might require a preamp to match the output level of your active pickups and fully utilize their EQ capabilities.
Not always; some units ship with bare ends to allow for custom wiring configurations, so it's best to check the product details when ordering.

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