Description
If you play a 5-string Jazz Bass and feel like your tone is missing something up top, this Bartolini 57J1L/S pair is built to fix exactly that. Designed as a direct replacement for the Fender American Vintage 5-string Jazz Bass, these pickups are part of Bartolini’s Classic Bass (CB) Series — a passive design meant to open up the frequency range so your low end actually breathes instead of getting muddy.
- Extended, resonant frequency response — more air and definition on top, no sacrifice in lows or low-mids
- Epoxy-cast construction to kill unwanted feedback and microphonics, so you can dig in on stage without noise creeping into your signal
- CNC-machined blades sized for 5-string bass, covering a wide range of string spacing on medium-curvature fingerboards
- Excellent string-to-string balance across the wider 5-string neck
For bassists running a 5-string J-bass, string balance can make or break a live tone — a pickup that favors certain strings over others gets exposed fast in a full band mix. Bartolini engineered these with that in mind, giving you consistent output whether you’re walking a low B line or popping up on the G. Whether you’re chasing a more vintage-informed voice with modern clarity or just want your low B to sit right in the pocket alongside the rest of the neck, this pair is a straightforward upgrade for anyone serious about their 5-string Jazz Bass tone.
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