Bartolini BC5CBC-B 5-String Classic Bass BC Soapbar Neck Pickup

Bartolini BC5CBC-B 5-String Classic Bass BC Soapbar Neck Pickup

The Bartolini BC5CBC-B is the neck-position version of Bartolini's 5-string Classic Bass BC soapbar. It combines Bartolini's rich, deep low-end character with excellent high-end clarity, warmth, and articulation, giving you a versatile passive humbucker that stays clear and sweet with a lighter touch but responds with plenty of growl when you dig in.

The matching BC5CBC-T bridge pickup is also available separately in our Reverb store.

DESCRIPTION

The Bartolini BC5CBC-B Classic Bass soapbar combines Bartolini's rich, deep low-end character with strong high-end clarity and warmth. When you dig in, it responds with a growly, articulate voice; when you pull back, it stays clear and sweet. The Classic Bass series also handles slap and pop playing well, making it a versatile option for players who need both warmth and definition.

The BC5CBC-B is a passive 5-string BC-shape soapbar with a dual parallel humbucking design. Bartolini's focused magnetic aperture and ceramic-powered magnetic circuit help deliver strong articulation without sacrificing low-end response.

This listing is specifically for the BC5CBC-B neck pickup. If you're building a complete set, we also stock the matching BC5CBC-T bridge pickup separately in our Reverb store. Bartolini offers dedicated neck and bridge versions designed to balance well together.

DIMENSIONS & FIT

Position: Neck
Shape: BC 5-String Soapbar
Length: 3.95" [100.3mm]
Width: 1.26" [32mm]
Thickness: 0.68-0.78" [17.3-19.8mm]
Additional Cable Clearance: 0.15" [3.8mm]

Mounting: 1 hole 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 and the mounting pattern with your existing pickup and pickup route before ordering.

TECHNICAL

Model: BC5CBC-B
Position: Neck
String Count: 5
Pickup Type: Passive Dual-Coil Humbucker
Coil Structure: Dual Parallel Humbucking
Cable Type: 4-Conductor Cable with shield and bare drain
DC Resistance: ~3.7KΩ each coil
Resonant Frequency: ~4.9kHz
Sensing Width: 2.8" [71mm] 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 BC5CBC-B uses a 4-conductor cable with shield and bare drain, providing flexibility when integrating the pickup into your bass.

Refer to the Bartolini BC5CBC wiring diagram for complete installation and wiring information.

WHAT IS THE TONE OF THE BARTOLINI BC5CBC-B?

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

The Classic Bass series is especially well suited to progressive, jazz, gospel, metal, and other styles where articulation is important. The strong high-end definition does not come at the expense of the low end, so the pickup retains the depth and warmth associated with Bartolini.

Classic Bass pickups are also sweat-proof and designed to avoid the crackle and thud that can occur when pickups are touched or struck by the strings.

As always, descriptions of pickup tone are generalizations. Your experience can vary depending on your bass, strings, electronics, amplification, setup, and playing style.

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We specialize in bass pickups, preamps, electronics, and other tone-shaping gear. If you have questions about fitment, wiring, or choosing the right Bartolini pickup for your bass, send us a message and we'll be happy to help.