Bartolini H65CBC-T 5-String Classic Bass H6 Soapbar Bridge Pickup

DESCRIPTION

The Bartolini H65CBC-T Classic Bass soapbar has a rich, deep voice with plenty of high-end clarity and warmth. When you dig in, it is responsive and growly; with a lighter touch, it stays clear and sweet. The extended frequency response and strong articulation also make the Classic Bass series well suited for slap and pop playing.

The H65CBC-T is a 5-string H6 soapbar designed as an upgrade for Ibanez® BTB and SR basses using BH-1 or MK-2 shape pickups. It is a passive dual-coil humbucking pickup and will work with the existing electronics in most basses.

This listing is specifically for the H65CBC-T bridge pickup. If you're building a complete set, we also stock the matching H65CBC-B neck pickup separately in our Reverb store. The neck and bridge versions are designed to balance well together.

DIMENSIONS & FIT

Position: Bridge
Shape: H6 5-String Soapbar
Length: 4.94" [125.5mm]
Width: 1.15" [29.2mm]
Thickness: 0.71-0.81" [18-20.6mm]
Additional Cable Clearance: 0.15" [3.8mm]

Mounting: 2 holes on the bass end and 1 hole on the treble end for #4 pan head screws.

Pickup dimensions and routes can vary between instruments. Please compare these dimensions with your existing pickup and pickup route before ordering.

TECHNICAL

Model: H65CBC-T
Position: Bridge
String Count: 5
Coil Structure: Dual Parallel Humbucking
Cable Type: 4-Conductor Cable with shield and bare drain
DC Resistance: ~5.6KΩ each coil
Resonant Frequency: ~4.5kHz
Sensing Width: 2.99" [76mm] Max

Magnetic Circuit: 2 types of precision CNC milled carbon steel, brass, and copper powered by ceramic (ferrite) magnets projected for focused aperture.

Coil Polarity: Neck coil South and Bridge coil North.

WIRING

The H65CBC-T uses a 4-conductor cable with shield and bare drain, providing flexibility when integrating the pickup into your bass.

Refer to the Bartolini H65CBC wiring diagram for complete wiring information.

WHAT IS THE TONE OF THE BARTOLINI H65CBC-T?

Bartolini Classic Bass soapbars have a rich, deep voice with plenty of high-end clarity and warmth. When you dig in, they respond with a growly character. Pull back and they become clear and sweet. They also retain the articulation needed for slap and pop playing.

The Classic Bass voice maintains a strong low end while providing the clarity and definition that make it particularly well suited to progressive, jazz, gospel, metal, and other styles where articulation is important.

Compared with Bartolini's more traditional voicings, the Classic Bass series is a great choice for players looking for a versatile pickup that can cover a wide variety of music while retaining the warmth and low-end response associated with Bartolini.

As always, keep in mind that these are generalizations. Your experience could be different depending on your instrument, strings, electronics, amplification, setup, and playing style.

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