Seymour Duncan ASB2-6B Active Soapbar 6-String Bridge Pickup
The ASB2-6B is a powered bridge pickup engineered to capture aggressive articulation and tight low-end control in recording sessions. Its compact soapbar form factor and split-blade design deliver focused midrange punch that cuts through dense mixes without sacrificing the clarity needed in professional production. This is a workhorse active pickup built for modern recording applications that demand definition and responsiveness across multiple tracking scenarios.
Tone & Electronics
The 5.5 kHz resonant peak at the bridge position cuts through the mix with aggressive midrange presence, ideal for capturing slap, pick, and aggressive fingerstyle performances with definition and separation. The onboard 3-band EQ (Bass 8 / Mid 4 / Treble 7) provides extensive shaping control during tracking and mixing, allowing you to dial in anything from punchy vintage tones to modern scooped profiles without re-recording. Battery life runs approximately 1,000 continuous hours per set, ensuring reliable performance across multi-day studio sessions and overdub schedules.
Design & Build
This Phase II active soapbar design is a direct EMG 45 size replacement, making it compatible with most modern bass cavities without routing modifications that could compromise instrument integrity during studio work. The ceramic bar magnets and split-blade construction deliver consistent articulation across multiple takes, while the included two-conductor cable and mounting hardware eliminate guesswork during installation and session changes. Logo covers are also included for a finished appearance.
Key Features
- Active soapbar pickup for 6-string bass
- Direct replacement for EMG 45 sized soapbar cavities
- Unique split-blade design
- Two-conductor cable included
- Resonant peak at bridge: 5.5 kHz
- Ceramic bar magnets
- 3-band EQ: Bass 8 / Mid 4 / Treble 7
- Battery life: approximately 1,000 continuous hours per set
- All necessary mounting and wiring hardware included
- Logo covers included
The ASB2-6B combines plug-and-play installation, modern active electronics, and aggressive midrange character in a format that fits existing bass hardware—enabling quick setup and reliable tracking without modifications or downtime.
