Detail 01
Frequency contour
Pulling up the volume control activates it; two circuit-board trim pots set adjustable contour presets.
Product detailSKU #1500000463256
Seymour DuncanSteve Bailey 3-Band Active Soapbar System Set
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Built around active soapbar pickups and a three-band preamp, this Steve Bailey system gives a fretless bass a complete new pickup-and-control layout. Bass, mid, and treble controls handle the main EQ work, while pulling up the volume knob engages a frequency contour. Two internal trim pots let you set contour presets on the circuit board. The supplied pre-wired harness and mounting hardware keep the installation package together; allow space for four controls and battery power in the bass.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Reworking a fretless bass that has room for four controls and a 9V battery.
- Players who want separate bass, mid, and treble adjustments plus a switchable frequency contour.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Basses without space for four control knobs and battery power.
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
Power options
It operates from one 9V battery, with two 9V batteries in series available for additional headroom.
Detail 03
Pre-wired harness
High-quality potentiometers, a battery clip, mounting hardware, and black anodized knurled dome-style knobs are part of the system.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm the bass has space for four control knobs and a 9V battery.
- 02The system is designed for fretless bass applications.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How is the frequency contour activated?
Pull up the volume control.
02Can it use two batteries?
Yes. Two 9V batteries can be wired in series for added headroom.
03How long does the battery last?
Approximately 1,000 continuous hours.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsSound
- Frequency Contour
- Engaged by pulling up the volume control
- Power
- Operates on a single 9v battery or dual 9v batteries in series
7 detailsPickups & controls
- Controls
- Bass mid and treble controls
- Neck Pickup
- Designed for articulate and detailed performance
- Tone Circuit
- 3-band EQ
- Bridge Pickup
- Handles diverse musical styles with power and finesse
- Pickup Type
- Active soapbar
- Pickup Configuration
- Active
- Pickup Tone
- Crystal clear yet powerful and punchy
1 detailsBody & build
- Mounting Hardware
- Included for easy installation
1 detailsConnections & power
- Battery Life
- Approximately 1000 continuous hours
6 detailsOther
- Available Options
- 2-band or 3-band tone circuit
- Knobs
- Black anodized knurled dome-style
- Harness
- Pre-wired with high-quality potentiometers
- Designed For
- Fretless bass applications
- Trim Pots
- Two adjustable EQ presets on the circuit board
- Compatibility
- Fits basses with space for 4 control knobs
