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.
