{"product_id":"bartolini-rt5cx-5-string-original-bright-soapbar-bass-pickups","title":"Bartolini RT5CX 5 String Original Bright Soapbar Bass Pickups","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-bullet-points\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"vertical-align: middle;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0078\/6697\/4298\/files\/puzzle2.png?v=1610133311\" width=\"22\" height=\"20\" style=\"vertical-align: middle;\" alt=\"Pickup Feature Icon\"\u003eORIGINAL BRIGHT 5 STRING SOAPBAR PICKUP\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"vertical-align: middle;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0078\/6697\/4298\/files\/waveform.png?v=1612405359\" width=\"22\" height=\"20\" style=\"vertical-align: middle;\" alt=\"Tone Feature Icon\"\u003eARTICULATE HIGHS + RICH, PUNCHY LOWS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"vertical-align: middle;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0078\/6697\/4298\/files\/datascience.png?v=1612480490\" width=\"22\" height=\"20\" style=\"vertical-align: middle;\" alt=\"Pickup Specification Icon\"\u003eDUAL PARALLEL HUMBUCKING DESIGN\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"vertical-align: middle;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0078\/6697\/4298\/files\/good.png?v=1612885035\" width=\"22\" height=\"20\" style=\"vertical-align: middle;\" alt=\"Wiring Feature Icon\"\u003e4-CONDUCTOR WIRING + SHIELDED CONSTRUCTION\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"vertical-align: middle;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0078\/6697\/4298\/files\/measurement-tool.png?v=1613066631\" width=\"22\" height=\"20\" style=\"vertical-align: middle;\" alt=\"Fit Feature Icon\"\u003eRADIUS TOP RT HOUSING FOR TOBIAS-STYLE BASSES\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"producttrust\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0078\/6697\/4298\/files\/empty-box-50x48.png?v=1609811646\" alt=\"empty box icon\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFREE SHIPPING IN THE USA\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0078\/6697\/4298\/files\/configuration2.png?v=1610131891\" alt=\"configuration icon\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEXPERT TECHNICAL SUPPORT\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0078\/6697\/4298\/files\/check-list2.png?v=1610133150\" alt=\"checklist icon\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIN STOCK MEANS IN STOCK\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-area-white\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bartolini RT5CX Original Bright is a 5-string radius-top soapbar pickup designed for players who want the familiar depth and punch of Bartolini with a more articulate, aggressive high end. Originally associated with Tobias-style basses, the RT housing combines a distinctive curved top with a narrow soapbar footprint and three-point mounting arrangement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Original Bright voice delivers rich lows, strong low mids and crisp upper-frequency detail without sacrificing the fullness that makes Bartolini pickups so popular. Its dual parallel humbucking construction, ceramic magnetic circuit and shielded 4-conductor wiring make the RT5CX a versatile choice for modern bass tones. Choose the RT5CX-T for the bridge position or RT5CX-B for the neck position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-area-grey-grey-border-single-column\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eORIGINAL BRIGHT TONE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBartolini developed the Original Bright voice to provide a more open, articulate response while retaining a powerful fundamental and full low-midrange character. Compared with the warmer voicing traditionally associated with Bartolini, these pickups emphasize greater high-frequency definition, bite and growl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe design uses a higher resonant frequency with a smoother peak and a relatively flat response. The result is a punchy, precise pickup that complements the natural character of the instrument and works particularly well with an onboard preamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"container product-description-area-white-grey-border\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"one-half columns medium-down--one-whole product-description-two-columns\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCHOOSE YOUR PICKUP\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRT5CX-T - Bridge (Treble)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVoiced for the bridge position with approximately 3.9kΩ DC resistance per coil and a resonant frequency of approximately 4.4kHz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRT5CX-B - Neck (Bass)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVoiced for the neck position with approximately 2.6kΩ DC resistance per coil and a resonant frequency of approximately 6.1kHz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBoth versions have a maximum sensing width of 2.83\" (72mm) and use the same RT radius-top housing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e These are individually sold, position-specific pickups. Select the correct bridge or neck model before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"one-half columns medium-down--one-whole product-description-two-columns\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSENSING WIDTH\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0078\/6697\/4298\/files\/RT5CX_Sensing_Width.png?v=1791480559\" alt=\"Bartolini RT5CX five string bass pickup sensing width diagram showing magnetic sensing area\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe maximum sensing width is 2.83\" (72mm). Compare your bass's string spacing at the pickup location to the sensing area shown above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"container product-description-area-white-grey-border\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"one-half columns medium-down--one-whole product-description-two-columns\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDIMENSIONS \u0026amp; FIT\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHousing Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.06\" \/ 103mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHousing Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.17\" \/ 30mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHousing Thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.72-0.82\" \/ 18.3-20.8mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop Radius:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14\" \/ 356mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Cable Clearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.15\" \/ approximately 4mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two screw holes on the bass end and one on the treble end for #4 pan-head screws.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe RT housing was originally used on Tobias basses and has also been used on certain Ibanez instruments. Always compare your existing pickup's dimensions, curved top and mounting-hole layout before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"one-half columns medium-down--one-whole product-description-two-columns\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDIMENSION DRAWING\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0078\/6697\/4298\/files\/RT5CX_Dimensions.png?v=1791480559\" alt=\"Bartolini RT5CX radius top soapbar bass pickup technical dimensions and mounting hole diagram\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-area-grey-grey-border-single-column\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCONSTRUCTION \u0026amp; WIRING\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe RT5CX uses Bartolini's dual parallel humbucking construction with a ceramic magnetic circuit. The pickups are fully shielded and sealed, with a shielded 4-conductor cable and bare drain wire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickup Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dual Parallel Humbucking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMagnetic Circuit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carbon Steel, Brass and Copper with Ceramic (Ferrite) Magnets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shielded 4-Conductor with Bare Drain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully Shielded and Sealed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWiring Options:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bartolini documents series, parallel and coil-selection configurations for its 4-conductor dual-coil pickups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bartolini.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Docs\/PickupWiring4Conductor.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eView Bartolini 4-Conductor Pickup Wiring Diagrams (PDF)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFollow Bartolini's wiring documentation when installing the pickups or configuring alternate coil switching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"container product-description-area-white-grey-border\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"one-half columns medium-down--one-whole product-description-two-columns\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBRIDGE PICKUP - RT5CX-T\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bridge \/ Treble\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e RT5CX-T\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDC Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 3.9kΩ per coil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResonant Frequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 4.4kHz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Sensing Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.83\" \/ 72mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 682384507803\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"one-half columns medium-down--one-whole product-description-two-columns\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNECK PICKUP - RT5CX-B\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neck \/ Bass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e RT5CX-B\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDC Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 2.6kΩ per coil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResonant Frequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 6.1kHz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Sensing Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.83\" \/ 72mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 682384507834\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-area-grey-grey-border-single-column\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTECH \u0026amp; SPECS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bartolini\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original Bright\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModels:\u003c\/strong\u003e RT5CX-T (Bridge) \/ RT5CX-B (Neck)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstrument:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 String Bass Guitar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickup Shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e RT Radius Top Soapbar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickup Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dual Parallel Humbucking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMagnet Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ceramic \/ Ferrite\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Sensing Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.83\" \/ 72mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shielded 4-Conductor with Bare Drain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMounting Configuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Three-Point, Two Bass Side \/ One Treble Side\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bartolini","offers":[{"title":"Neck","offer_id":50978968928495,"sku":"RT5CX-B","price":156.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bridge","offer_id":50978968961263,"sku":"RT5CX-T","price":156.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0078\/6697\/4298\/files\/Bartolini_Matte_Black_Bass_Pickup_Cover.png?v=1791479139","url":"https:\/\/fatbasstone.com\/products\/bartolini-rt5cx-5-string-original-bright-soapbar-bass-pickups","provider":"Fat Bass Tone","version":"1.0","type":"link"}