Bartolini 6-string Bass MK Soapbar BB

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Bartolini 6-string Bass MK Soapbar BB

Bartolini

6-string Bass MK Soapbar BB

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 602229
Model: 6-string Bass MK Soapbar BB
Price: $180.40

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

This Bartolini MK Soapbar BB is a serious upgrade for your 6-string. The unique magnet combination gives you a powerful, defined tone that cuts through a mix – think modern funk and rock. It’s a great option for players seeking that signature Bartolini sound without the high-end price tag, especially if you’re running an Ibanez, Cort, or similar bass.

Product Description

  • Bartolini 6-string Bass MK Soapbar BB
  • Pickup for 6-String Electric Bass
  • Soapbar humbucker with 2 parallel coils
  • For bridge position
  • Upgrade for Ibanez
  • Cort
  • Groove Tools
  • Lakland and other basses with MK-1 format pickups
  • Versatile classic bass sound
  • 4-Wire cable with shielding and plain shield conductor
  • Magnet configuration: carbon steel
  • brass
  • copper
  • ceramic blade magnets (ferrite)
  • Reversed coil polarity
  • DC resistance: 5.7 kOhm per coil
  • Resonance frequency: 4.5 kHz
  • Focussed detection range - maximum detection width: 84 mm
  • Dimensions (L x W x H): 108.2 x 33.5 x 26.2 mm (max. height including cable)
  • Black cover
  • 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 also already soldered. These features do not constitute reasons for complaint or return.

PROS
  • • Unique magnet blend delivers a complex, articulate low-end.
  • • Soapbar design minimizes hum, crucial for a 6-string bass.
  • • 4.5kHz resonance provides a surprisingly modern, cutting tone.
  • • Excellent value for a Bartolini pickup – professional sound at a reasonable price.
CONS
  • • Limited to bridge positions, restricting placement flexibility.
  • • Plastic housing, while typical for Bartolini, isn't the most premium feel.
  • • Requires careful installation due to 4-wire cable and specific mounting.

Product Video

Key Features

Position Bridge
Magnet Carbon Steel, Brass, Copper, Ceramic Blade (Ferrite)
Output Level Medium-High (typical for Bartolini soapbars)
DC Resistance 5.7 kOhm per coil
Mounting MK-1 format (screws and springs not included)
Cover Black

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Frequently Asked Questions

It's tighter and more focused than a traditional Bartolini humbucker, with a slightly more aggressive edge due to the soapbar design and magnet blend.
It's likely compatible with MK-1 format harnesses, but you’ll need to verify your wiring configuration and potentially adapt the 4-wire cable connection.
Yes, it contributes to a more even harmonic response and can slightly enhance the overall clarity and definition of the low frequencies.

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