---
product_id: 9925535
title: "Bartolini MK5CBC-B MK Cort Curbow Ceramic Neck Pickup for 5-String Bass Guitar"
brand: "bartolini"
price: "$281.62"
currency: USD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 4
category: "Bartolini"
url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/9925535-bartolini-mk5cbc-b-mk-cort-curbow-ceramic-neck-pickup-5
store_origin: US
region: United States of America
---

# Passive soapbar pickup for rich tone Dual-coil humbucking design Highly responsive dynamic range Bartolini MK5CBC-B MK Cort Curbow Ceramic Neck Pickup for 5-String Bass Guitar

**Brand:** bartolini
**Price:** $281.62
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Elevate Your Bass Game with Bartolini’s Legendary Growl!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Bartolini MK5CBC-B MK Cort Curbow Ceramic Neck Pickup for 5-String Bass Guitar by bartolini
- **How much does it cost?** $281.62 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- bartolini enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted bartolini brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Classic Soapbar Tone, On Demand:** Plug in and unleash that iconic Bartolini growl and clarity instantly.
- • **Stage & Studio Ready Reliability:** Trusted by pros for crystal-clear, beefy tone in any environment.
- • **Precision Fit for MK-1 Shape Basses:** Seamlessly upgrade Ibanez, Cort, Lakland, and Groove Tools basses with ease.
- • **Versatile Articulation for Every Style:** From slap to pop, jazz to metal, it thrives on your playing dynamics.
- • **Humbucking Design for Noise-Free Performance:** Say goodbye to hum and buzz with dual-coil noise cancellation.

## Overview

The Bartolini MK5CBC-B is a premium passive soapbar neck pickup designed for 5-string bass guitars with MK-1 shaped pickup cavities. Featuring a dual-coil humbucking design, it delivers rich, noise-free classic soapbar tone with exceptional responsiveness, making it a favorite among professional bassists across genres. Compatible with Ibanez, Cort, Lakland, and Groove Tools basses, this pickup transforms your instrument’s voice for both stage and studio excellence.

## Description

Classic Tone for Your 5-string Bass Add the Bartolini MK5CBC passive soapbar pickups to your bass guitar, plug into your favorite amplifier, and you’ve got classic soapbar pickup tone on demand. Their dual-coil humbucking design bucks the annoying hum, but delivers the beefy tone. They’re amazingly responsive, too. Dig in, and they growl with the big cats. Pull back, and they’re sweet and clear. Go ahead: slap and pop — they thrive on abuse! Bartolini’s Classic Bass series pickups are popular with progressive, jazz, gospel, and metal musicians for whom articulation is critical. Ask any tone-savvy bass player at Sweetwater, and they’ll confirm that, onstage or in the studio, your bass will sound incredible with Bartolini MK5CBC soapbar pickups. Note: All MK series pickups have three mounting holes instead of two. Due to the wide range of instrument designs and hardware colors, screws are not included with the pickups. Mounting

Review: Five Stars - I replaced MK I Ibanez SR705 stock pickups with MK 5's. Much nicer tone now.
Review: SOUNDS AMAZING!! - SOUNDS AMAZING!!!! BEFORE I WAS USING BALTOLINI MK1-5 IT WAS TOTALLY UPGRATED SOUND. TONES ARE PERFECT!!! ANYWAYS, IT IS GREAT

## Features

- Replacement Neck Soapbar Pickup for for Ibanez
- Other Basses with MK-1 Shape Pickups
- Groove Tools
- Lakland
- Cort

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00PG064PO |
| Best Sellers Rank | #63,899 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #776 in Electric Guitar Pickups & Pickup Covers |
| Connector Type | 1/4" (6.35mm) mono phone plug |
| Customer Reviews | 4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars (14) |
| Date First Available | November 10, 2014 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 5.1 ounces |
| Item model number | MK5CBC-B |
| Product Dimensions | 5.75 x 3.35 x 2.4 inches |

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Five Stars
*by L***N on March 4, 2018*

I replaced MK I Ibanez SR705 stock pickups with MK 5's. Much nicer tone now.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ SOUNDS AMAZING!!
*by P***A on September 11, 2015*

SOUNDS AMAZING!!!! BEFORE I WAS USING BALTOLINI MK1-5 IT WAS TOTALLY UPGRATED SOUND. TONES ARE PERFECT!!! ANYWAYS, IT IS GREAT

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Five Stars
*by O***S on August 11, 2015*

Excellent

## Frequently Bought Together

- Bartolini MK5CBC-B MK Cort Curbow Ceramic Neck Pickup for 5-String Bass Guitar
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*Last updated: 2026-02-25*