Bartolini 5-string Bass M4 Soapbar BB
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Bartolini
5-string Bass M4 Soapbar BB
Product Info
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The Bartolini M4 is a solid choice for 5-string players needing a defined, articulate tone. Its hum-canceling design and focused detection area make it great for funk, rock, and modern genres where clarity is key. It's a premium-priced pickup that offers a noticeable upgrade without being overly complex.
Product Description
- Bartolini 5-string Bass M4 Soapbar BB
- Pickup for 5-String Electric Bass
- Humbucker with 2 parallel coils
- For the bridge position
- Hum-free design
- Magnet configuration: carbon steel
- brass
- copper
- ceramic blade magnets (ferrite)
- Focused detection area
- Opposite polarity of the coils
- DC resistance: 5.6 kOhm per coil
- Resonance frequency: 4.5 kHz
- 76 mm Maximum detection width
- 4-Conductor cable with shielding and bare shield conductor
- Passive
- Dimensions (L x W x H): 101.6 x 38.1 x 24.6 mm (max. height including cable)
- Colour: Black
*Note:* 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
- • Carbon/ferrite magnet blend delivers a unique, balanced tonal character.
- • Hum-free design eliminates unwanted noise, crucial for clean recordings.
- • Focused detection area provides tight, articulate low-end response.
- • 4-conductor wiring allows for flexible pickup blending and custom configurations.
- • The plastic housing finish might show minor cosmetic imperfections.
- • Passive design limits tonal shaping options compared to active pickups.
- • Requires careful setup and adjustment to avoid proximity issues with thick strings.
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