Description
The Bartolini MK Classic Bass soapbar is a dual-coil pickup built specifically for 6-string basses, voiced for players who need low-end weight without losing definition. Drop into the neck position and you get a warm, full-bodied foundation that still lets individual notes cut through in dense mixes – a favorite among jazz, gospel, progressive, and metal bassists who can’t afford muddy articulation.
Dig in and the Classic Bass series responds with a growly push; ease off and it cleans up into a sweeter, clearer voice. Slap and pop players get consistent tracking without the pickup falling apart under aggressive attack. Bartolini also engineered these soapbars to resist the crackle and thud caused by sweat or string contact, so hard-playing hands don’t translate into unwanted noise through your amp.
Because this is a passive pickup, it’s a straightforward swap into most existing bass wiring – no preamp, no rewiring your whole electronics cavity, just a direct upgrade for players who want pro-level tone without a full teardown.
- 6-string configuration
- MK soapbar shape
- Dual coil design
- Classic Bass series voicing
- Neck position (Bass, -B)
- Passive output
Pair it with the matching bridge (Treble, -T) version for a well-balanced two-pickup setup across the whole neck.
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