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Old Barts

Discussion in 'Pickups & Electronics [BG]' started by BezzarBass, Jul 26, 2021.

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  1. Jul 26, 2021 #1
    BezzarBass

    BezzarBass Gold Supporting Member

    Jan 13, 2009
    I also put this out on an older post (well done on the info btw) pertaining to Bart pups. Looking for info on some vintage bart pups - serial # 9W568L & 9W564S ?? Any help/info is appreciated in advance. Thx.R
     
  2. Jul 26, 2021 #2
    dwizum

    dwizum

    Dec 21, 2018
    9W's were a linear multi coil pickup. One coil per string. Pretty interesting design but no longer made. The 5 means they're for 5 string basses. I think the other digits were string spacing codes - 64 or 68mm total spacing, and the L/S were case size codes (long and short).

    What did you want to know about them? Have you reached out to Bartolini support?
     
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  3. Jul 26, 2021 #3
    BezzarBass

    BezzarBass Gold Supporting Member

    Jan 13, 2009
    Thanks for the info.
    I'm considering putting them up for sale and want to get the best / most accurate info I can. I traded an inexpensive bass for them MANY years ago and was told they were unique and valuable. I'm trying to fund a project so these may hit the road. They sound great! Thx again.
    R
     
  4. Jul 26, 2021 #4
    dwizum

    dwizum

    Dec 21, 2018
    They rarely come up for sale. I'm sure some Bart fans would pay a nice price for a set. There's a set on Reverb right now with wider spacing listed for $240. I've seen other sets a little lower than that.
     
  5. Jul 27, 2021 #5
    sprag

    sprag

    Sep 15, 2011
    Melb Australia
    There's 1 and a half 4 string sets in the classifieds now.


    Edit: the full set sold. The other is 1 of a mismatched set of bart j pickups
     
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