What instruments are these pickups compatible with?

The ASB-6S is a direct replacement for Phase I-sized active 6-string soapbars and compatible with traditional Bartolini P2 dimensions. They include mounting and wiring hardware for straightforward installation into most active bass wiring schemes.

How long does the battery last?

These pickups deliver approximately 1,000 continuous hours of battery life per set, minimizing downtime during extended touring or intensive studio work.

What genres and playing styles are these pickups best suited for?

The ASB-6S excels in funk, jazz, studio sessions, and home recording where articulate, punchy tone and note clarity are priorities. The focused, high-clarity character is less suited to traditional blues or folk applications.

Can I shape the tone with these pickups?

Yes—the onboard active preamp includes calibrated EQ controls set at 8 (Bass) / 4 (Mid) / 7 (Treble), allowing you to shape tone to fit your mix or playing style. The pickups also feature distinct resonant peaks (7 kHz neck, 6.8 kHz bridge) for presence and clarity in demanding scenarios.

How do these compare to other active 6-string options?

The ASB-6S combines active electronics with the articulate, split-blade passive magnetics design, offering consistency and extended headroom while maintaining note definition. Comparable models include the Bartolini CBTL6, EMG 40TW, and Fishman Fluence Modern 6.

Do I pay sales tax on this order?

Sales tax is collected only on orders shipped to California; orders shipped to any other US state are not charged sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. At a typical 7% rate that is an estimated $22 less at checkout than the same listed price on a marketplace, which collects sales tax as the facilitator in most states. Buyers remain responsible for any use tax their state applies. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included.

Seymour Duncan ASB-6S Active Soapbar 6-String Neck/Bridge Pickup Set

The ASB-6S captures articulate, punchy response across the entire frequency spectrum with its onboard active preamp and internal split-blade design. These pickups excel in studio and live recording applications where clarity and controlled dynamics are essential, delivering the responsiveness that active electronics provide without sacrificing note definition across neck and bridge positions.

Recording Tone & Electronics

The onboard active preamp supplies consistent output and extended headroom for tracking and mixing, while ceramic bar magnets contribute to the focused, articulate character that cuts through dense mixes. EQ controls calibrated at 8 (Bass) / 4 (Mid) / 7 (Treble) provide meaningful shaping during production, and distinct resonant peaks at 7 kHz (neck) and 6.8 kHz (bridge) ensure clarity and presence in demanding recording scenarios.

Integration & Compatibility

Direct replacement for Phase I-sized active 6-string soapbars and compatible with traditional Bartolini P2 dimensions, these pickups install with the included mounting and wiring hardware. The two-conductor cable integrates cleanly into most active bass wiring schemes, and approximately 1,000 hours of continuous battery life per set minimizes downtime between recording sessions and live work.

Key Features

Onboard active preamp for consistent output and extended headroom
Internal split-blade design for enhanced note clarity and articulation
Ceramic bar magnets for focused, punchy tone
EQ controls: 8 Bass / 4 Mid / 7 Treble
Neck resonant peak: 7 kHz; Bridge resonant peak: 6.8 kHz
Phase I-sized active 6-string soapbar format
Direct Bartolini P2 replacement compatibility
Two-conductor cable configuration
Approximately 1,000 continuous hours of battery life per set
Includes mounting and wiring hardware

The ASB-6S combines reliable active electronics with articulate passive magnetics, making these pickups a solid choice for producers and engineers who demand clarity and consistency in the studio.

Condition	New
Country of Manufacture	United States

Best suited for	Funk, Jazz, Studio Sessions, Home Recording
Tonal character	Articulate, punchy, focused low end, extended headroom, high clarity
Less specialized for	Traditional Blues, Folk (it will do it; instruments voiced for that style do it more easily)
Skill level	Intermediate / Advanced / Professional