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6-String Original Bright Quads P4 Soapbar – XXP46CX

Brighter, complex Original voice in the most common 6-string soapbar shape – Bartolini P4

$280.00

Refine and elevate your sound with the Original Bright Quads – designed for bass players who want a brighter, more articulate voice while keeping the depth and punch that Bartolini pickups are known for. These pickups still deliver plenty of rich lows and powerful low-mids, but with a crisp high-end that cuts through the mix.
With a higher resonant frequency and a smoother peak, the Bright Quads have a balanced output and a flatter frequency response. The enhanced treble introduces more phase shift at higher frequencies, adding complexity for an aggressive bite and growl. They are punchy and precise, delivering a modern tone that complements your bass’s natural voice.
Built to handle wide string spacing, these pickups ensure clarity and definition in every note. Structurally similar to our classic Original Quads Soapbars, the Bright Quads use 4 coils instead of 2—offering more versatility in tone shaping. You can split the coils in two different ways: either as P and reverse P configurations or as inline pairs with special wiring.
Each pickup is fully shielded and sealed, making them resistant to sweat and noise from stage and studio environments. Shielded cables add extra protection for a flawless performance.
Available in perfectly balanced versions for the neck (Bass, -B) and bridge (Treble, -T), the Original Bright Quads are your go-to choice for a modern, dynamic sound that stands out.

Ordering Details

ModelDescriptionUPCPrice
XXP46CX-B6-String, P4 Soapbar, Original Bright Quad Coil, Neck Position682384507810$280
XXP46CX-T6-String, P4 Soapbar, Original Bright Quad Coil, Bridge Position682384507827$280

Ordering Details

ModelUPCPrice
XXP46CX-B682384507810$280
6-String, P4 Soapbar, Original Bright Quad Coil, Neck Position
XXP46CX-T682384507827$280
6-String, P4 Soapbar, Original Bright Quad Coil, Bridge Position

XXP46CX Technical Details

Coil Structure:
Quad Parallel Humbucking
Cable Type:
4-Conductor Cable with shield and bare drain
Magnetic Circuit:
3 types of Carbon steel and brass powered by ceramic (ferrite) magnets projected shallow for wide aperture and compensated for maximum sensing width
Neck coils South and Bridge coils North for both positions

XXP46CX-B - Neck

  • DC Resistance: ~2.4KΩ each inline coil pair
  • Resonant Frequency: ~7.4KHz
  • Sensing Width: 3.74" [95mm] Max 2.83" [72mm] Min

XXP46CX-T - Bridge

  • DC Resistance: ~3.4KΩ each inline coil pair
  • Resonant Frequency: ~5.2KHz
  • Sensing Width: 3.74" [95mm] Max 2.83" [72mm] Min

Shape Details

P4 Soapbar

  • 4.62" [117.3mm] Long,
    1.25" [31.8mm] Wide,
    0.69-0.79" [17.5-20.1mm] Thick + 0.15" [3.8mm] Cable
  • 1 hole on bass end and 1 on treble end for your #4 pan head screws

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