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Bartolini company Q?

Discussion in 'Pickups & Electronics [BG]' started by DWBass, Dec 16, 2012.

  1. Dec 16, 2012 #1
    DWBass

    DWBass The Funkfather

    Jan 24, 2003
    Newport News, VA via NYC
    Anyone know what's going on with Bartolini? Have they ceased production? Still in business? Every retailer is out of stock (certain pickups and pre-amps) with no ETA! Frustrating! :meh:
     
  2. Dec 16, 2012 #2
    hibachiduck

    hibachiduck

    Aug 31, 2011
    Augusta, GA, USA
    I'd have a hard time believing that. It seems like everyone and their dog has or has had a bass with Barts in it
     
  3. Dec 16, 2012 #3
    wvbass

    wvbass Supporting Member

    Mar 1, 2004
    West Virginia
  4. Dec 16, 2012 #4
    JAUQO III-X

    JAUQO III-X Inactive

    Jan 4, 2002
    CHICAGO,IL.
    Endorsing artist:see profile.

    Things are fine, their just slow and are on back order with some models.
     
  5. Dec 17, 2012 #5
    DWBass

    DWBass The Funkfather

    Jan 24, 2003
    Newport News, VA via NYC
    Really slow! I had to cancel several orders due to such long wait times! While their may be a ton of basses with Bartolini pickups, the particular pickups I have been seeking are just not available! Specifically the Neck position MK5.
     
  6. Dec 17, 2012 #6
    Jazz Ad

    Jazz Ad Mi la ré sol

    Mar 16, 2002
    Langueux, Brittany, France
    It has always been this way with Bartolini, as far as I can remember.
    Great products but constant backorders and lousy service. Their site is always late by a few years.
    They are worth the wait though.
     
  7. Dec 17, 2012 #7
    DWBass

    DWBass The Funkfather

    Jan 24, 2003
    Newport News, VA via NYC
    I hear you. In the meantime, I put in Nordie Big Splits. While they sound great, I really wanted the Barts. I just couldn't wait any longer!
     
  8. Dec 18, 2012 #8
    maturanesa

    maturanesa

    Feb 6, 2010
    Buenos Aires, Argentina
    it seems bartolini´s webmaster is managing the entire bussiness
     
  9. Dec 18, 2012 #9
    synaesthesia

    synaesthesia

    Apr 13, 2004
    UK
    Ditto. You have to wait if you want them. Great business model for Bartolini as it has always been a seller's market for them.
     
  10. Dec 18, 2012 #10
    Means2nEnd

    Means2nEnd Supporting Member

    Jun 27, 2010
    Prana Custom Guitars - Mountville PA
    I had some Bartolini questions and has similar frustration expressed here. I spoke to Gaurd at Roscoe and I have the Bartolini reps name and phone number if anyone needs it PM me. He lives in FL, his name is Tom...
     
  11. Dec 18, 2012 #11
    Musiclogic

    Musiclogic Commercial User

    Aug 6, 2005
    Southwest Michigan
    Owner/Builder: HJC Customs USA, The Cool Lute, C G O
    The CF5 is a great replacement for the MK. If you don't mind the wider aperture. My favorite Bart.
     
  12. Dec 18, 2012 #12
    DWBass

    DWBass The Funkfather

    Jan 24, 2003
    Newport News, VA via NYC
    Didn't want to have to mod the pickup route. I think the P2's fit in the same routing as the MK's. Maybe I'll check availability on those.