Seymour Duncan's Blackouts Bass Soapbar 5 String Pickup Set delivers high–output active performance for extended–range bass guitars. Designed and manufactured in the USA, this ASB–BO–5 configuration provides increased headroom alongside notably quiet operation, addressing the noise floor issues that plague many active bass systems. The soapbar form factor fits standard 5–string routing while the active circuitry pushes more signal power and tonal impact than comparable passive designs.
Each pickup in the set includes a single–conductor cable plus dedicated battery wire for the onboard active preamp. The active design maintains clean signal transmission even with extended cable runs, making these pickups well–suited to larger stages where wireless systems and longer leads are standard. Tonal response emphasises clarity and definition across the full frequency spectrum, with particular attention to articulation in the low B string range where muddiness typically creeps in on lesser pickups.
Features
- Active 5 string bass pickup set with soapbar configuration
- High–output design with extended headroom for clean signal peaks
- Quiet operation with reduced electromagnetic interference and hum rejection
- Single–conductor cable with separate battery wire for active circuitry
- USA designed and manufactured by Seymour Duncan
- Soapbar form factor for standard 5–string bass routing
- Enhanced low B string clarity and definition across frequency range
- Compatible with active bass preamp systems and long cable runs



