Description
The ASB-6 set brings Seymour Duncan’s Phase I soapbar shape to 6-string basses, built to sit right in the sweet spot between vintage passive character and modern active output. Rather than leaning hard into either camp, these pickups keep the dynamics honest while adding just enough coloration to feel alive under your fingers.
Inside each soapbar is a split-blade coil design, which is the secret to their standout string-to-string balance—every string comes through with equal weight, whether you’re digging in with fingerstyle grooves or slapping hard. The onboard active preamp pushes more volume and presence than you’d typically get from a passive soapbar, while the frequency response stays natural and even across bass, mid, and treble.
Players use these as a direct swap for a Bartolini P2, so retrofitting an existing 6-string bass is straightforward. For those who want to shape the tone further, pairing the ASB-6 with a Seymour Duncan STC-2 or STC-3 preamp opens up precise EQ control on top of the pickups’ already-refined voice.
- Active Phase I soapbar design for 6-string bass
- Split-blade coils for even string-to-string balance
- Direct replacement for Bartolini P2
- Battery life of approximately 1,000 continuous hours per set
- Mounting and wiring hardware included
Whether you’re chasing a cleaner slap tone or just want more headroom without losing your bass’s natural voice, the ASB-6 set delivers a versatile, road-ready upgrade.
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