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Bartolini Pickups/Electronics

Bartolini first appeared at the dawn of replacement pickups for electric instruments in the Early 1970’s. Started by Bill Bartolini in 1973, Bartolini Pickups and Electronics was one of the very first companies to offer a pickup that was not from one of the big 5 guitar companies Fender, Gibson, Gretsch, Guild or Rickenbacker. Although he may not have known it at the time Bill and his pickup contemporaries like Larry Dimarzio and Overland (EMG) were in the right place at the right time. Fender and Gibson had been bought out by CBS and Norlin. And the revolution in musical styles of the late 60’s and early 70’s created the demand for new instruments and tone qualities that went beyond those of the previous years. Bartolini and others experimented with new concepts in tonal quality, which led to an offering of replacements that quite effectively re-voiced these instruments and allowed their customers get the sound they wanted out of the instruments they already had; it was a perfect solution.

The 70’s and 80’s was to be the era of guitar modification At the same time many young, soon to be famous, luthiers were learning their trade and they needed to figure out were the pickups where to come from. Some of these new luthiers had the desire for a more modern pickup design and sound. Bill worked closely with these builders creating many unique pickup designs to bring out the full range and accuracy of their instruments response- “you can hear the wood” was a common response. He also defined the many different shapes and sizes of pickups that we see today. The sounds and shapes of these Bartolini pickups is now the standard that we compare all other pickups to. To this day Bartolini offers more shapes of pickups and pre-wired on-board electronic harness configurations than any other company. A list of luthiers that have used Bartolini reads like a who’s who of modern bass building. Tobias, Pedulla, Ibanez, Spector, Zon, Roscoe, Elrick, Warrior have all used Bartolini’s, and a few use them almost exclusively.

We are proud to be full-line stocking dealers for Bartolini. We recommend them equally to any bass modders and experienced luthiers alike. They are very satisfying to install for first timers. You will notice a night and day difference in the tone of your instrument. If you are starting a bass building business and are wondering what pickups and pre-wired harnesses to be using look no further. Bartolini is the perfect choice. It’s always a challenge to find buyers for your spec-built bass that agree with every choice you made in the specifications. Bartolini pickups will help you avoid having to sell someone on the pickups you chose for it. Used on countless thousands of custom basses, Bartolini is the original custom bass pickup.

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Question: Where Can I Buy Bartolini?

Answer: You can buy these from Best Bass Gear by Calling 877-839-3531 or Emailing us at [email protected] or chatting with our Bass Techs

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  1. Bartolini PB4 + J44J-L 4-String b-axis PJ-Bass set

    $252.00
    b-axis Pickups have enormous, clear tone with outstanding articulation, attack, and harmonic response. If you play jazz, rock, country, gospel, or hip-hop, you will find your voice in b-axis pickups.
    Bartolini PB4 + J44J 4-String b-axis PJ-Bass - b-axis PB4 + J44J Our b-axis P and J pickups feature fully encapsulated Alnico V exposed poles, and yet they are still fully shielded like all our enclosed pickups. The cable is shielded as well....
  2. Bartolini 'Singularity' Soapbar True Single Coil

    $198.00 - $264.00
    *Soapbar Bass Sets and Singles for 4, 5, and 6 String Basses*
    Singularity Bass Pickups provide massive single coil voice in soapbar shapes. The asymmetric blade design yeilds powerful lows and low-mids along with bright treble due to its precise sensing aperture. The pickups support a wide range of string...
  3. Bartolini '2J Squared' Pickups

    $168.00 - $376.00
    2J Squared Series Soapbars - 2 J Bass Pickups in a soapbar shape.
    2J Squared Series Soapbars They are 2 J Bass Pickups in a soapbar shape. While we started making these decades ago, we are releasing them in all of our Bass Soapbar shapes. Ideal for the most flexible bass, they can be split to individual...
  4. OPEN BOX Bartolini P25CBC-T 5-String P2 Soapbar Classic Bass Dual Coil Bridge
    Out of stock

    OPEN BOX Bartolini P25CBC-T 5-String P2 Soapbar Classic Bass Dual Coil Bridge

    Out of stock

    $115.00
    OPEN BOX Classic Bass has a versatile voice for many musical genres, so P25CBC is one of our most popular pickups. P2 shape is quite common in 5-string basses from many instrument builders.
    OPEN BOX Bartolini P25CBC-T 5-String P2 Soapbar Classic Bass Dual Coil Bridge Classic Bass soapbars make you sound better, so you play better. They have a rich, deep voice with lots of high-end clarity and warmth. When you dig in, they are...
  5. Bartolini NTBT 2-Band EQ Preamp Module

    $88.00
    2-band tone control preamp with fully independent Bass and Treble controls
    Bartolini NTBT 2-Band EQ Preamp Module The NTBT is a 2-band tone control preamp with fully independent Bass and Treble controls. The voice is clear, transparent, and strong with ultra-low distortion. The NTBT features a pre-wired adjustable...
  6. Bartolini MCT-3MC Mid Boost Module for TCT

    $24.00
    Mid Boost Module for TCT family - 250,500,750Hz
    Bartolini MCT-3MC Mid Boost Module for TCT Mid Boost Module for TCT family - 250,500,750Hz Specifications Module Size: 1.05" [26.7mm] Long, 0.79" [20.1mm] Wide, 0.43" [10.9mm] Thick Operating...
  7. Bartolini 'Classic Bass' Bass Humbucker Vintage Gibson Pickups

    $264.00
    Deep, thick Original voice upgrade for your Gibson Les Paul or Flying V Bass
    Bartolini 'Classic Bass' Bass Humbucker Vintage Gibson Pickups Original Bart upgrade pickups provide bottomless lows and low-mids, their dual coil construction eliminates the noise and muddiness that vast amounts of low-end can create. The...
  8. OPEN BOX Bartolini P25CBC-B 5-String P2 Soapbar Classic Bass Dual Coil Neck
    Out of stock

    OPEN BOX Bartolini P25CBC-B 5-String P2 Soapbar Classic Bass Dual Coil Neck

    Out of stock

    $115.00
    OPEN BOX Classic Bass has a versatile voice for many musical genres, so P25CBC is one of our most popular pickups. P2 shape is quite common in 5-string basses from many instrument builders.
    OPEN BOX Bartolini P25CBC-B 5-String P2 Soapbar Classic Bass Dual Coil Neck Classic Bass soapbars make you sound better, so you play better. They have a rich, deep voice with lots of high-end clarity and warmth. When you dig in, they are responsive...
  9. Bartolini HR-3.3/918 Pre-Wired Harness

    $159.00
    Bartolini 3.3 Compact Preamp - 2 Band EQ, 3 Pots: (Volume) (Blend) (Treble/Bass Stack)
    Bartolini HR-3.3/918 Pre-Wired Harness 2 Band EQ, 3 Pots: (Volume) (Blend) (Treble/Bass Stack) Specifications Preamp Module Size: 1.76" [44.7mm] Long, 1.02" [25.9mm] Wide, 0.54" [13.7mm] Thick Operating...
  10. Bartolini 'B-Axis' Humcancelling Pickups

    $104.00 - $252.00
    *Jazz Bass Sets and Singles for 4 and 5 String Basses*
    Based on the Original 1970’s Bartolini HI-A design, the B-axis series Precision Bass® (P Bass® ) and Jazz Bass® ( J Bass® ) have gained the interest of highly respected by musicians and luthiers alike for their Huge Punchy Tone,...
  11. Bartolini J66JD-T1 J-Bass 6 String Wide Performance Guitar J6 Classic Voice Bridge Pickup

    $116.00
    Rich, deep, hum-free voice with high-end clarity and warmth for your Performance 6-String J-Bass
    Bartolini J66JD-T1 J-Bass 6 String Wide Performance Guitar J6 Classic Voice Bridge Pickup Classic J-Bass pickups give you enhanced treble response and narrower apertures for incisive attack and focused sound without harshness. This added treble...
  12. Bartolini TC5 Preamp Module

    $36.00
    TC Boost Preamp, Single Channel, Low Noise, 2X (6dB) Gain
    Bartolini TC5 Preamp Module The TC series are our original preamps known as "The Chip". The TC3 is especially popular. They are hand-made with discrete electronic components for very low noise, outstanding distortion characteristics...
  13. Bartolini TC6 Preamp Module

    $52.00
    TC Boost Preamp, Dual Channel, Low Noise, 2X (6dB) Gain
    Bartolini TC6 Preamp Module The TC series are our original preamps known as "The Chip". The TC3 is especially popular. They are hand-made with discrete electronic components for very low noise, outstanding distortion characteristics...
  14. Bartolini AG2PB Preamp Module

    $95.00
    Dual or Single channel buffer preamp for high-impedance pickups
    Bartolini AG2PB Preamp Module The AGPB/918 is a high impedance preamp for use with piezo or microphonic transducers. It that features adjustable gain which allows you to boost the input signal up to 12dB (4X) while maintaining flat frequency...
  15. Bartolini TCT 3-Band Preamp Module

    $84.00
    TCT Vintage 3-Band EQ Pre-amp with high-Q mid dip at 300Hz
    Bartolini TCT Preamp Module TCT is the legendary original Bartolini on-board preamp. It has Bass, Mid, and Treble controls with very low noise and wide adjustment range. The TCT was briefly discontinued, but we brought it back due to high demand...
  16. Bartolini J66JD-B1/T1 J-Bass 6 String Wide Performance Guitar J6 Classic Voice Pickup Set

    $232.00
    Rich, deep, hum-free voice with high-end clarity and warmth for your Performance 6-String J-Bass
    Bartolini J66JD-B1/T1 J-Bass 6 String Wide Performance Guitar J6 Classic Voice Pickup Set Classic J-Bass pickups give you enhanced treble response and narrower apertures for incisive attack and focused sound without harshness. This added treble...
  17. Bartolini J66JD-B1 J-Bass 6 String Wide Performance Guitar J6 Classic Voice Neck Pickup

    $116.00
    Rich, deep, hum-free voice with high-end clarity and warmth for your Performance 6-String J-Bass
    Bartolini J66JD-B1 J-Bass 6 String Wide Performance Guitar J6 Classic Voice Neck Pickup Classic J-Bass pickups give you enhanced treble response and narrower apertures for incisive attack and focused sound without harshness. This added treble...
  18. Bartolini 'Original Bass' Dual In-Line Humcancelling Pickups

    $96.00 - $208.00
    *Jazz Bass Sets and Singles for 4, 5 and 6 String Basses*
    These pickups are split coil hum-cancelling designs - think of them as a "P-Bass pair in a J-Bass box". These are wound to yield more "growl" from the Bridge pickup. They are very similar to Bartolini’s old 94J pickups, just...
  19. Bartolini 'Classic Bass' Thunderbird Dual-Coil Humcancelling

    $119.00 - $238.00
    *Sets and Single for Gibson Thunderbird Basses*
    The TBC is a (Old Thunderbird) Soapbar shaped bass pickup set for the neck and bridge position. The dual coil design features powerful lows and low-mids - bright treble. The “Classic Bass” series bass pickups are passive designs featuring...
  20. Bartolini CBJS-1 'Classic Bass' True Single Coil

    $79.00 - $159.00
    “Jazz Bass Sets and Singles for 4 and 5 String Basses” The CBJS-1 pickup is the Jazz Bass® ( J Bass® ) replacement pickup set . The set is highly respected by musicians and luthiers alike for its deep tone, strong lows,...
  21. Bartolini 'Original Bass' Musicman Dual-Coil Humcancelling

    $136.00
    *For 4 and 5 String Musicman Style Basses*
    The dual coil design offers deep tone. The “Original Series” bass pickups with passive designs. They are cast in epoxy to remove unwanted feedback and microphonics. Please check the physical size of the pickups you want to...
  22. Bartolini MCT-250 Preamp Module

    $19.00
    Mid Boost Module for TCT family - 250Hz
    Bartolini MCT-250 Preamp Modules The TCT Family EQ Preamp modules can be mixed and matched with MCT mid boost modules for different mid boost frequencies. The MCT modules provide additional treble boost as well. TCT Family preamps provide...
  23. Bartolini MCT-375 Preamp Module

    $19.00
    Mid Boost Module for TCT family - 375Hz
    Bartolini MCT-375 Preamp Modules The TCT Family EQ Preamp modules can be mixed and matched with MCT mid boost modules for different mid boost frequencies. The MCT modules provide additional treble boost as well. TCT Family preamps provide...
  24. Bartolini MCT-500 Preamp Module

    $19.00
    Mid Boost Module for TCT family - 500Hz
    Bartolini MCT-500 Preamp Modules The TCT Family EQ Preamp modules can be mixed and matched with MCT mid boost modules for different mid boost frequencies. The MCT modules provide additional treble boost as well. TCT Family preamps provide...
  25. Bartolini TC2 Preamp Module

    $52.00
    TC Boost Preamp, Dual Channel, Low Noise, 8X (18dB) Gain
    Bartolini TC2 Preamp Module The TC series are our original preamps known as "The Chip". The TC3 is especially popular. They are hand-made with discrete electronic components for very low noise, outstanding distortion characteristics...
  26. Bartolini TC4 Preamp Module

    $52.00
    TC Boost Preamp, Dual Channel, Low Noise, 4X (12dB) Gain
    Bartolini TC4 Preamp Module The TC series are our original preamps known as "The Chip". The TC3 is especially popular. They are hand-made with discrete electronic components for very low noise, outstanding distortion characteristics...
  27. Bartolini AGMPB/918 Magnetic and Piezo Buffer Kit

    $79.00
    Bartolini AGMP/918 Mag/Piezo Buffer
    Bartolini AGMPB/918 Magnetic and Piezo Buffer Kit The AGMPB/918 is a dual-channel buffer/preamp that provides a high impedance input for use with piezo or microphonic transducers and channel isolation for magnetic pickups. Both channels are...
  28. Bartolini AGMPBoo Magnetic and Piezo Buffer Kit

    $96.00
    Bartolini AGMPBoo Mag/Piezo Buffer
    Bartolini AGMPBoo Magnetic and Piezo Buffer Kit The AGMPB/918 is a dual-channel buffer/preamp that provides a high impedance input for use with piezo or microphonic transducers and channel isolation for magnetic pickups. Both channels are equipped...
  29. Bartolini 'Classic Bass' Washburn Dual-Coil Humcancelling

    $119.00 - $238.00
    *Sets and Single for your Washburn Bantam and some Warwick Basses*
    The Washburn Dual-Coil Humcancelling is a W4 Soapbar shaped bass pickup set for the neck and bridge position. The dual coil design features powerful lows and low-mids - bright treble. The "Classic Bass" series bass pickups are passive...
  30. Bartolini '2J Squared' Musicman Dual Split Coil Hum cancelling

    $184.00
    *For 4 and 5 String Musicman Style Basses*
    The dual split coil design is splittable. The “Classic Bass” series bass pickups are passive designs featuring an extended and more resonant frequency range. They have far more “air” and definition at the top without sacrificing...

Frequently Asked Questions

Question: Where Can I Buy Bartolini?

Answer: You can buy these from Best Bass Gear by Calling 877-839-3531 or Emailing us at [email protected] or chatting with our Bass Techs

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