Description
The ASB-6N is Seymour Duncan’s Phase I soapbar for 6-string basses, dropped into the neck spot where warmth and low-mid depth matter most. Duncan built the ASB series to sit right in the middle ground between passive and active tone — you get the snap and headroom of an active preamp without losing the organic feel that makes passive pickups so addictive.
- Direct replacement for a traditional Bartolini P2, so swaps are straightforward
- Internal split-blade coil design keeps every string balanced in level and tone, string to string
- Even response across bass, mid, and treble — equally at home under fingers or a slap attack
- Onboard active preamp adds extra volume and presence over passive pickups, with minimal tonal coloring so your bass still sounds like itself
- Runs on approximately 1,000 hours of continuous battery life per set
- Ships with all mounting and wiring hardware needed for install
Because the voicing stays fairly neutral, the ASB-6N is a great foundation for further shaping — pair it with a Seymour Duncan STC-2 or STC-3 Tone Circuit preamp if you want dedicated EQ control over your bass, mid, and treble bands. Whether you’re chasing a modern slap tone or a smoother fingerstyle voice, this neck pickup gives you the clarity and punch to build on without fighting a pickup that’s already trying to do too much.
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