Description
If you play a 5-string and want your low B to sit tight in the mix without losing top-end clarity, the Bartolini M55CBC-B is worth a serious look. This is a neck-position dual coil humbucker from Bartolini’s Classic Bass Series, housed in the M5 soapbar shape and sized to cover string spreads from 66mm to 78mm on fingerboards with medium curvature — a common setup on modern 5-string basses.
What sets this one apart from typical soapbar pickups is the voicing. The Classic Bass Series design pushes more air into the upper frequencies while keeping a resonant, musical character overall, so you get punch and definition on the low B and E without the neck pickup turning muddy or boxy. It’s the kind of tone that stays present whether you’re locking in a groove low on the neck or working higher up for fills and melodic lines.
Under the hood, the M55CBC-B is wired with a 4-conductor setup, giving you flexibility for coil configuration options depending on how your bass and electronics are wired. Physically, it drops into routes shaped like the EMG 45, which makes it a practical swap for players upgrading from that footprint.
- 5-string neck pickup, dual coil humbucker design
- M5 soapbar shape
- Covers 66mm–78mm string width, medium fingerboard curvature
- Part of Bartolini’s Classic Bass Series
- 4-conductor wiring
- Shaped to match EMG 45 routing
For bassists who want their low B to growl with purpose while keeping the top end articulate, this pickup earns its place in the neck position.
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