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The Wide World of Soapbar Bass Pickups

Unlike the standardized designs of P-Bass and J-Bass pickups, soapbars offer a wider canvas for experimentation for pickup designers. The larger format allows manufacturers to inject their unique voice and push the boundaries of bass tone...

March 13, 2024
7 min read

Bartolini 6 String Soapbars in Flame Maple Topped bass by Ristola Instruments

What Makes Bartolini Bass Pickups So Special?

In the beginning of electric bass, there was no aftermarket pickup industry. You were essentially stuck with what came with your bass from the OEM, which wasn’t necessarily a bad thing since the tones from the 50s and 60s are amazing...But you were out of luck if you wanted something different for your bass.

February 14, 2024
6 min read

Delano HE P Bass Pickups mounted in a Mexican P Bass

2024 Precision Bass Pickup Round-Up

The 70-year-old P bass can cover a lot of tonal territory, that is, with the right pickups. In this article, we’ll give you an overview of some of the best Precision Bass pickups you have available in 2024...

January 17, 2024
7 min read

Bartolini Pickup example, this is an MK5CBC pickup showing the 4 wires that are used in wiring

Bartolini Pickups - Understanding The Tone and More

Rather than create pickups that are an attempt to replicate a previously made pickup, Bartolini Pickups have a tone that is truly their own. For example, Bartolini J pickups are not trying to be a straight up vintage Jazz Bass® tone. They are the Bartolini tone.

March 24, 2020
5 min read

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How To, Tips, Tricks and Articles

How To, Tips, Tricks and Articles

The Wide World of Soapbar Bass Pickups

What Makes Bartolini Bass Pickups So Special?

2024 Precision Bass Pickup Round-Up

Bartolini Pickups - Understanding The Tone and More

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