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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 sales@bestbassgear.com or chatting with our Bass Techs

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  1. 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...
  2. 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...
  3. 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...
  4. 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...
  5. 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...
  6. 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...
  7. 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...
  8. 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,...
  9. 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...
  10. 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...
  11. 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...
  12. 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...
  13. 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...
  14. 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...
  15. 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...
  16. Bartolini 'Original Bass' Candybar Dual-Coil In-Line Humcancelling

    $88.00 - $224.00
    *Sets and Singles for 4, 5, 6 and 7 String Basses*
    The humcancelling split coil design features deep tone with strong low and midrange, and a top end that is slightly rolled off. The "Original Series" bass pickups with passive designs. They are cast in epoxy to remove unwanted feedback...
  17. Bartolini 'Classic Bass' Candybar True Single Coil

    $72.00 - $168.00
    *Sets and Singles for 4 and 5 String Basses*
    The Skinny Soapbar Single Coil design features powerful lows and low-mids – bright treble. The “Classic Bass” series bass pickups are passive designs featuring an extended and more resonant frequency range. They have far more “air”...
  18. Bartolini 'Classic Bass' Candybar Dual-Coil In-Line Humcancelling

    $84.00 - $232.00
    *Sets and Singles for 4, 5 and 6 String Basses*
    The Skinny Soapbar Dual-Coil In-Line Humcancelling is a dual in-line (hum-cancelling) design features deep tone, strong lows The "Classic Bass" series bass pickups are passive designs featuring an extended and more resonant frequency...
  19. Bartolini CBJS-3 'Classic Bass' Bright Tone True Single Coil

    $76.00 - $152.00
    *Jazz Bass Sets and Singles for 4 String Basses*
    The CBJS-3 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, low mids tone. They feature a low noise single coil design. The "Classic...
  20. Bartolini CBJD-3 'Classic Bass' Bright Tone Dual In-Line Humcancelling

    $92.00 - $256.00
    CBJD3 - *Jazz Bass Sets and Singles for 4 and 5 String Basses*
    “Jazz Bass Sets and Singles for 4 and 5 String Basses” The CDJD-3 pickup is the Jazz Bass® ( J Bass® ) replacement pickup set. It is highly respected by musicians and luthiers alike for its bright, enhanced treble tone. They...
  21. Bartolini CBJD-1 'Classic Bass' Dual In-Line Humcancelling

    $96.00 - $256.00
    CBJD1 - *Jazz Bass Sets and Singles for 4 and 5 String Basses*
    The "Classic Bass" Jazz bass pickups are highly respected by musicians and luthiers alike for their deep tone, strong lows, low mids tone. They feature a dual in-line humcanceling coil design. The "Classic Bass" series...
  22. Bartolini AGB/918-2 Adustable Single Input Gain Buffer

    $52.00
    Buffer, Adjustable Gain, Single Channel, 9 or 18V for Magnetic Pickup
    Bartolini AGB/918-2 Adustable Single Input Gain Buffer Buffer, Adjustable Gain, Single Channel, 9 or 18V for Magnetic Pickup Specifications Module Size: 1.05" [26.7mm] Long, 0.79" [20.1mm] Wide,...
  23. Bartolini AGDB/918-2 Adjustable Dual Input Gain Buffer Preamp Module

    $76.00
    Buffer, Adjustable Gain, Dual Channel, 9 or 18V for Magnetic Pickup
    Bartolini AGDB/918-2 Adjustable Dual Input Gain Buffer Buffer, Adjustable Gain, Dual Channel, 9 or 18V for Magnetic Pickup Specifications Module Size: 1.05" [26.7mm] Long, 0.79" [20.1mm] Wide, 0.43"...
  24. Bartolini TC3 Preamp Module

    $36.00
    TC Boost Preamp, Single Channel, Low Noise, 4X (12dB) Gain
    Bartolini TC3 Preamp TC Boost Preamp, Single Channel, Low Noise, 4X (12dB) Gain Specifications Module Size: 1.05" [26.7mm] Long, 0.79" [20.1mm] Wide, 0.43" [10.9mm] Thick Operating...
  25. Bartolini TC1 Preamp

    $36.00
    TC Boost Preamp, Single Channel, Low Noise, 8X (18dB) Gain
    Bartolini TC1 Preamp TC Boost Preamp, Single Channel, Low Noise, 8X (18dB) Gain Specifications Module Size: 1.05" [26.7mm] Long, 0.79" [20.1mm] Wide, 0.43" [10.9mm] Thick Operating...
  26. Bartolini Black Plastic Concentric Stacked Knob Set

    $9.20
    Bartolini Black Plastic Push On Concentric Knob Same knob that ships with all Bartolini preamps.
  27. 500k audio taper w/ center detent CD500Ka for TCT & XTCT preamps

    $6.50
    500k audio taper w/ center detent CD500Ka for TCT & XTCT preamps
    500k audio taper w/ center detent CD500Ka for TCT & XTCT preamps
  28. Bartolini XTCT 3-Band Preamp Module

    $84.00
    XTCT 3-band Preamp Module
    Bartolini XTCT 3-Band Preamp Specifications Preamp Module Size: 1.76" [44.7mm] Long, 1.02" [25.9mm] Wide, 0.54" [13.7mm] Thick Operating Voltage: 9V - Prewired battery...
  29. Bartolini DC500KAcd-szp 500K Premium Pot

    $18.00
    15% Audio Taper, Dual Concentric, Center Detent, 19mm Body, 6mm Spline/8mm Slot Shaft (TCT & XTCT Treble/Bass Stack)
    15% Audio Taper, Dual Concentric, Center Detent, 19mm Body, 6mm Spline/8mm Slot Shaft (TCT & XTCT Treble/Bass Stack)
  30. OPEN BOX Bartolini J Soapbar 5-String BD Bridge Pickup
    Out of stock

    OPEN BOX Bartolini J Soapbar 5-String BD Bridge Pickup

    Out of stock

    $89.00
    OPEN BOX 5-String J-Bass BD Soapbar
    OPEN BOX Bartolini J Soapbar - 5-String BD Size Get the tone that fits your sound in the shape that fits your bass! The Bartolini Original Series J-Bass® pickups are now available in all our soapbar shapes, giving bassists and luthiers...
  31. Passive Tone Control Module

    $29.00
    Passive Tone Control Module can easily be added to any one or two pickup preamp, with one volume control, two volume controls, or a blend control and master volume control. The passive tone control will function when the preamp is in active...
  32. Bartolini DPTT-MbkFLT1 Mid Switch / Pre-Wired Mid Switch 250/500/800 Black

    $37.20
    DPTT-MbkFLT1 Mid Switch / Pre-Wired Mid Switch 250/500/800 in Flat Black
    DPTT-MbkFLT1 Mid Switch / Pre-Wired Mid Switch 250/500/800 in Flat Black

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 sales@bestbassgear.com or chatting with our Bass Techs

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