Vintage Bart J-Bass Pup Question

[Russty1107]

Help please with these Bart J-Bass Pups. I cannot find anything about them. I recently purchased the pups on Reverb. The etched model is difficult for me to read. I’m guessing they are either ‘9P’ or ‘9D’. Although it could be ‘9O’. They are labeled ‘L’ & ‘S’ even though they appear to be the same size. I’m guessing they are dual coil, humbucking and are wired in series.

Thanks.

 

[bigtone23]

They certainly look like different lengths to me. It's only about a 1/16" difference in overall length.
Have you tried to contact Bartolini about these?

 

[Russty1107]

Yes, they are so very slightly different. I'll see what Bartolini has to say.

 

[khangurumc]

The one on top of the picture need to be resoldier,it will not work like this

 

[Russty1107]

Thanks, I've already fixed it.

 

[jellymax]

i think those are active pickups. back in the 80s, barts came with a battery clip, and roughly 3
capacitors to choose from for desired tone. if they are active, you will also need a 3 conductor
(stereo) jack to turn the battery on/off.
if i am correct, then the actual preamp is built in to the back of the pickup.

 

[Russty1107]

Definitely time to contact Bartolini.

 

[Russty1107]

Thanks to everyone who responded … and the answer is:

Doug Somervell <[email protected]>
Nov 21 at 5:50 PM
Hi Russ,
I have heard of a 9P but I am not sure we still have any of the specs on this rare pickup. Record-keeping was spotty at best and mostly in loose-leaf notebooks.
These are probably at least 30 years old.
They are NOT active. Simply passive dual inline hum canceling coils.
Standard Fender jazz pups the L should be 3 3/4" and the S should be 3 5/8"
About all, I can tell you.

Best Regards,
Doug
Douglas Somervell
Master Luthier
Customer Service/Tech Support
Bartolini, Inc.