Description
If your P-Bass needs more chest-thump and less top-end fuss, the Bartolini 8SU is the pickup that puts you back in vintage territory — big lows, warm low-mids, and an output that sits lower than the 8CBP for a more traditional feel under your fingers. It’s the go-to Precision replacement pickup for players and luthiers who want that classic thump without chasing a hot, aggressive tone.
Like all of Bartolini’s original series pickups, the 8SU is a passive design, epoxy-potted to kill microphonics and unwanted feedback so it stays quiet on stage and in the studio. The pair of coils overlaps by 3/4″ (19mm), which is exactly what you want from a split-coil P pickup for a tight, punchy low end.
This listing bundles the pickup with Bartolini’s HR2.2AP/918 pre-wired harness, so you’re not stuck soldering pots and a preamp into your bass at midnight before a gig. It comes loaded with Bartolini’s own preamp electronics and premium pots that feel smooth and hold up to years of stage use.
- 2-band EQ paired with the onboard preamp
- Volume control with an Active/Passive push-pull switch (one hole)
- Stacked Treble/Bass tone control (one hole)
Pull the pickup, drop in the harness, and get straight to playing — this pairing is built for bassists who’d rather be gigging than wiring.
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