Detail 01
2-band preamp
Bass and treble controls handle EQ, while the pull-up volume control activates the frequency contour.
Product detailSKU #1500000463257
Seymour DuncanSteve Bailey 2-Band Active Soapbar System Set
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Steve Bailey’s two-band active soapbar system combines neck and bridge pickups with bass and treble EQ for a 6-string fretless bass. Its pull-up volume control calls up a frequency contour, and two onboard trim pots provide further contour adjustment. Installation is aimed at Phase I soapbar routes measuring 4.66 by 1.27 inches, with room for three controls. A pre-wired harness, potentiometers, knobs, and mounting hardware are included, making it a coordinated pickup and preamp conversion rather than pickups alone.
Strong match
Who this is for
- A 6-string fretless bass with matching Phase I soapbar routes and space for three controls.
- Players who prefer bass-and-treble EQ with an adjustable pull-up frequency contour.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Basses without 4.66 by 1.27 inch Phase I soapbar routes.
- Installations that cannot accommodate three control knobs.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Contour adjustment
Two onboard trim pots customize the contour EQ.
Detail 03
Power
Use one 9V battery, or wire two 9V batteries in series for added headroom.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure the pickup routes: fit is specified for a 4.66 by 1.27 inch Phase I soapbar route on a 6-string bass.
- 02Confirm room for three control knobs.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What is included for installation?
Mounting hardware, a pre-wired harness, high-quality potentiometers, and black anodized dome-style knobs are included.
02How is the frequency contour switched on?
Pull up on the volume knob.
03What is the listed battery life?
Approximately 1,000 continuous hours.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
5 detailsPickups & controls
- Neck Pickup
- Designed for diverse tone and articulate performance
- Bridge Pickup
- Optimized for punchy and refined sound
- Pickup Type
- Active soapbar
- Pickup Configuration
- Active
- Pickup Fit
- Phase I soapbar for 4.66 inch x 1.27 inch routed 6-string bass
3 detailsConnections & power
- Battery Type
- Single 9V
- Battery Life
- Approximately 1,000 continuous hours
- Dual Battery Option
- Two 9V batteries can be wired for added headroom
1 detailsIn the box
- Included Components
- Mounting hardware and pre-wired harness
2 detailsOther
- Potentiometers
- High-quality pre-installed
- Knobs
- Black anodized dome-style
