Description
If you’ve ever cursed a soapbar pickup for missing part of the B string, the ASB-5S was designed to fix exactly that. Seymour Duncan’s split-blade construction spreads coverage evenly across all five strings, so nothing gets shortchanged in the mix – your low B stays as present and articulate as the rest of the set.
Tonally, this is a moderate-output active pickup voiced for that classic, warm bass sound bassists gravitate toward when they want thump without mud. The high end stays detailed and natural rather than brittle, which makes it a great fit for players who blend fingerstyle warmth with enough clarity to cut through a dense band mix live.
Because it’s a direct replacement for Bartolini P2 and P4 pickups, swapping into an existing soapbar route is straightforward – no routing surgery required. Pair the ASB-5S with Seymour Duncan’s STC-2 or STC-3 Tone Circuits if you want to shape the EQ further on stage, though it holds its own plain.
- Active neck & bridge soapbar set for 5-string bass
- Split-blade design for even string-to-string response
- Warm, traditional voicing with a clear, natural top end
- Direct drop-in replacement for Bartolini P2 and P4
- Works great with STC-2/STC-3 Tone Circuits
- ~1,000 hours of continuous battery life per set
- Includes logo covers, mounting and wiring hardware
Whether you’re refitting a road-worn 5-string or building your dream bass from the ground up, the ASB-5S gives you dependable, gig-ready tone night after night.
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