Bartolini 5-string Bass MK Soapbar BB
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Bartolini
5-string Bass MK Soapbar BB
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This Bartolini MK Soapbar BB is a solid upgrade for players seeking a vintage-inspired tone with modern clarity. The unique magnet configuration gives it a distinct growl and punch, perfect for classic rock, blues, and Motown. It’s a great choice if you're after a premium-sounding pickup without the active circuitry headaches.
Product Description
- Bartolini 5-string Bass MK Soapbar BB
- Pickup for 5-String Electric Bass
- Humbucker with two parallel coils
- Bridge position
- Upgrade for Ibanez
- Cort
- Groove Tools
- Lakland and other basses with MK-1 format pickups
- Versatile classic bass sound
- Magnet configuration: Carbon steel
- brass
- copper
- ceramic blade magnets (ferrite)
- Focused detection area
- Reversed coil polarity
- DC resistance: 5.2 kOhm per coil
- Resonance frequency: 4.9 kHz
- 71 mm maximum detection width
- 4-wire cable with shielding and plain shield conductor
- Passive
- Dimensions (L x W x H): 108.2 x 33.5 x 26.2 mm (max. height including cable)
- Colour: Black
*Note:* Screws and springs not included
*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.
- • Carbon/brass/ceramic magnet blend delivers unique tonal complexity.
- • Focused detection area provides tight, articulate low-end response.
- • Reversed polarity minimizes unwanted hum and noise effectively.
- • MK-1 format ensures easy drop-in replacement for many popular basses.
- • Plastic housing finish can exhibit minor cosmetic imperfections from machining.
- • Passive design limits tonal shaping compared to active pickups.
- • Limited versatility; excels in classic tones, less suited for extreme genres.
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