Seymour Duncan ASB-BO-5B - SOAPBAR 5 BLACKOUTS TRESTLE BLACK

Name: ASB-BO-5B - SOAPBAR 5 BLACKOUTS TRESTLE BLACK
Brand: Seymour Duncan
SKU: 211340
Price: 190.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

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ID : 211340

EAN : 0800315035106

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Information

Essential Information About the Seymour Duncan ASB-BO-5B Blackouts Soapbar 5-String Bass Pickup (Bridge)
• High-output active bass pickup designed for modern, powerful, and very defined sounds.
• Bridge position : sharper attack, tight low end, and ideal presence to cut through a mix.
• 5-string soapbar format with dual blades along the entire length for excellent string-to-string consistency.
• Low noise and wide dynamic range : perfect for heavy distortion, pick playing, and demanding styles.

ASB-BO-5B - SOAPBAR 5 BLACKOUTS TRESTLE BLACK

190,00 €VAT incl.

0,14 € Ecotax included

Reference price

Blackouts Bass: Seymour Duncan's DNA Built for Aggression

The Blackouts for Bass series was developed to simplify access to a massive and modern sound without needing to "over-EQ." With the ASB-BO-5B, Seymour Duncan offers a pickup with a bold character: full lows, fast response, and clear highs, while maintaining a very direct playing feel.

Who Is It For and What For?

This pickup is aimed at 5-string bassists who want a high output level and excellent precision at the bridge: metal, punk, heavy rock, but also any context where a solid low end and clear attack are sought (snappy slap, pick riffs, palm muting, chords). Thanks to its blade design, it remains comfortable even with varied playing techniques and wide string spacing.

Power, Silence, and Balance: The Recipe of the Active Soapbar

The ASB-BO-5B combines active electronics and a ceramic magnet to achieve an energetic, percussive, and very stable sound. The dual blade design promotes even balance between strings and a consistent response across the entire playing width, a real advantage on a 5-string. Its format is designed as a direct replacement for the EMG 40 format (depending on the instrument), convenient for performance and reliability upgrades on stage and in the studio.

Technical specifications

Electronics	Active
Category	bass microphone
Instrument	5-string bass
Magnet	Ceramic

Winding	2 doubles
Number of conductors	1
Position	bridge
Color	Black

Brand	Seymour Duncan
Model	ASB-BO-5B
Type	bass pickup
Format	soapbar
Design	dual blade
Output	high output
Cable	1 conductor + battery wire

Questions frequently asked

Is the Seymour Duncan ASB-BO-5B compatible with a 5-string bass?

This model is designed for 5-string basses and fits in the bridge position.

What sound does this active bridge pickup deliver?

The active electronics combined with the ceramic magnet provide a high output level. The specified response favors a full low end, a fast attack, and clear highs.

Is the soapbar format compatible with EMG 40?

The soapbar format is intended as a direct replacement for the EMG 40 format, depending on the instrument's dimensions. Verification of the existing cavity is still necessary before installation.

Does the dual blade improve string balance?

The dual blade design promotes an even balance between strings across the entire playing width. This architecture suits wide string spacing and techniques such as slap or pick playing.