Bartolini 58SU 72mm 5-String P-Bass Pickup

Description

The Bartolini 58SU takes the classic split-coil P-Bass formula and stretches it to fit a 5-string neck, with a 72mm pole spacing designed for string widths in the 66mm to 72mm range. If you’ve been hunting for a P-style pickup that actually tracks a low B properly, this is built for exactly that job.

• 72mm wide split-coil design for 5-string P-Bass necks
• Fits string spacing from 66mm to 72mm
• Housed in a black shell (the only finish available for this 5-string version)

Tonally, the 58SU leans into Bartolini’s signature smooth, silky voice while still keeping enough top end to bite through a mix. Where it really separates itself from the standard 58 series is in the low end and low-mids — there’s more weight down there than the original pickup ever offered, which matters a lot once you’re asking a P-Bass pickup to handle a fifth string. Brighter passages stay vibrant and articulate rather than harsh, so you get clarity on top without sacrificing the fat, rounded bottom that makes a Precision-style pickup worth using in the first place.

A solid choice for anyone converting or building a 5-string P-Bass who still wants that unmistakable split-coil growl, just wider and lower.