Description
If you’re chasing that airy, articulate top-end without sacrificing low-end authority, the Bartolini M55CBC-T is built for exactly that job. This is a bridge-position dual coil humbucker from Bartolini’s Classic Bass Series, housed in the familiar M5 soapbar shape — the same footprint as an EMG 45, so swaps and routing are straightforward.
Designed specifically for 5-string basses, it’s voiced to sit at the bridge and cover string spacing from 66mm to 78mm, making it a solid fit for medium curvature fingerboards. Under the hood you get a 4-conductor wiring setup, giving you flexibility for coil configurations if you like to tinker with your wiring options.
What sets this pickup apart from a lot of bridge humbuckers is the added air up top. Bartolini tuned this one with a more resonant frequency response, so you get clarity and definition in your attack instead of a muddy, compressed bridge tone. Pair it with a matching neck pickup and you’ve got a versatile B-string-friendly setup that stays tight and defined even on the low end.
- 5-string bass bridge pickup
- Dual coil humbucker design
- M5 soapbar shape (same as EMG 45)
- Covers 66mm–78mm string spacing
- Designed for medium curvature fingerboards
- 4-conductor wiring
- Part of Bartolini’s Classic Bass Series
For bassists who want their 5-string to cut through with articulate top-end and a resonant, alive character, this pickup earns its spot at the bridge.
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