Best Bare Knuckle Humbucker Pickups 2025

Premium Bare Knuckle humbucker pickups - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: November 12, 2025 • Next update: November 19, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $100 Under $200 Under $300 Under $500 Under $800

SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced

GENRES & STYLES: For Rock For Metal For Jazz For Blues For Hard Rock For Heavy Genres

BRANDS: Seymour Duncan DiMarzio EMG Bare Knuckle Gibson Mojotone Fishman Suhr Tesla Lollar Fender TV Jones PRS

Bare Knuckle Halcyon Set Fibreboard BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (6 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Bare Knuckle Halcyon Set Fibreboard BK

by Bare Knuckle

Heavy Genres Blues Rock

Key Feature:

• Great sustain characteristics

✓ PROS

• Thick, powerful tone
• High output for distortion

✗ CONS

• May overpower small amps
• Less vintage character

Bare Knuckle Halcyon Set Fibreboard BKPickup for Electric GuitarMike Stringer Signature ModelHandwound...

⭐ 4.5/5 (6 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 614194

$516

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Bare Knuckle The Juggernaut Set Open BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Bare Knuckle The Juggernaut Set Open BK

by Bare Knuckle

Hard Rock Rock Jazz

Key Feature:

• Cancels electrical interference

✓ PROS

• Cancels electrical interference
• Great sustain characteristics

✗ CONS

• May lack brightness of single-coils
• May overpower small amps

Bare Knuckle The Juggernaut Set Open BKPickup Set for Electric Guitar2 HumbuckersPositions: Neck and bridgeFor...

⭐ 4.4/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 458774

$494

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Bare Knuckle The Mule Set Open BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Bare Knuckle The Mule Set Open BK

by Bare Knuckle

Blues Hard Rock Jazz

Key Feature:

• Great sustain characteristics

✓ PROS

• Great sustain characteristics
• Thick, powerful tone

✗ CONS

• Different mounting requirements
• May overpower small amps

Bare Knuckle The Mule Set Open BKSet of Pickups for Electric Guitar2 HumbuckersNeck and bridge positionsFor...

⭐ 4.8/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 458761

$391

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Bare Knuckle Black Hawk Set BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (52 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Bare Knuckle Black Hawk Set BK

by Bare Knuckle

Metal Rock Heavy Genres

Key Feature:

• Thick, powerful tone

✓ PROS

• Versatile for many genres
• High output for distortion

✗ CONS

• May overpower small amps
• Can be too thick for some styles

Bare Knuckle Black Hawk Set BKSet of Pickups for Electric GuitarTwo hand-wound humbuckersFor bridge and neck...

⭐ 4.7/5 (52 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 615242

$483

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Bare Knuckle BC Brute Force HB Set 50 N - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (19 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Bare Knuckle BC Brute Force HB Set 50 N

by Bare Knuckle

Jazz Blues Metal

Key Feature:

• Thick, powerful tone

✓ PROS

• Great sustain characteristics
• Cancels electrical interference

✗ CONS

• May overpower small amps
• May lack brightness of single-coils

Bare Knuckle BC Brute Force HB Set 50 NPickup Set for Electric GuitarBoot Camp Series2 Hand-wound humbuckersFor bridge...

⭐ 4.7/5 (19 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 595706

$296

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Bare Knuckle Nailbomb Set Open BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (25 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Bare Knuckle Nailbomb Set Open BK

by Bare Knuckle

Jazz Blues Rock

Key Feature:

• Cancels electrical interference

✓ PROS

• Cancels electrical interference
• Thick, powerful tone

✗ CONS

• May lack brightness of single-coils
• May overpower small amps

Bare Knuckle Nailbomb Set Open BKSet of Pickups for Electric Guitar2 Hand-wound humbuckersFor bridge and neck...

⭐ 4.8/5 (25 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 556160

$406

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Bare Knuckle Ragnarok Set Open BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (38 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Bare Knuckle Ragnarok Set Open BK

by Bare Knuckle

Metal Blues Heavy Genres

Key Feature:

• Versatile for many genres

✓ PROS

• High output for distortion
• Thick, powerful tone

✗ CONS

• Less vintage character
• Can be too thick for some styles

Bare Knuckle Ragnarok Set Open BKPickup for Electric GuitarMisha Mansoor (Periphery) Signature Set2 Hand-wound...

⭐ 4.9/5 (38 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 458779

$494

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Bare Knuckle BC True Grit HB Set 53 N - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (3 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Bare Knuckle BC True Grit HB Set 53 N

by Bare Knuckle

Hard Rock Jazz Rock

Key Feature:

• High output for distortion

✓ PROS

• Thick, powerful tone
• High output for distortion

✗ CONS

• Different mounting requirements
• Less vintage character

Bare Knuckle BC True Grit HB Set 53 NSet of Pickups for Electric GuitarTwo hand-wound humbuckersBoot Camp SeriesFor...

⭐ 4.5/5 (3 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 556747

$263

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Bare Knuckle Polymath Set BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Bare Knuckle Polymath Set BK

by Bare Knuckle

Jazz Heavy Genres Blues

Key Feature:

• Versatile for many genres

✓ PROS

• Thick, powerful tone
• High output for distortion

✗ CONS

• Can be too thick for some styles
• May overpower small amps

Bare Knuckle Polymath Set BKSet of Pickups for Electric GuitarTwo hand-wound humbuckersPositions: Bridge and...

⭐ 4.6/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 616472

$494

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Bare Knuckle Polymath Set Cov BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.5/5 (31 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Bare Knuckle Polymath Set Cov BK

by Bare Knuckle

Jazz Blues Rock

Key Feature:

• Great sustain characteristics

✓ PROS

• Thick, powerful tone
• High output for distortion

✗ CONS

• May lack brightness of single-coils
• May overpower small amps

Bare Knuckle Polymath Set Cov BKSet of Pickups for Electric Guitar2 Hand-wound humbuckersFor bridge and neck...

⭐ 4.5/5 (31 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 555997

$527

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Bare Knuckle BC True Grit HB Set 50 N - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.9/5 (29 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Bare Knuckle BC True Grit HB Set 50 N

by Bare Knuckle

Metal Blues Heavy Genres

Key Feature:

• Great sustain characteristics

✓ PROS

• Cancels electrical interference
• Great sustain characteristics

✗ CONS

• May overpower small amps
• May lack brightness of single-coils

Bare Knuckle BC True Grit HB Set 50 NSet of Pickups for Electric Guitar2 Hand-wound humbuckersBoot Camp SeriesFor...

⭐ 4.9/5 (29 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 556748

$274

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Bare Knuckle BC True Grit HB Set 53 ZEB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.5/5 (12 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Bare Knuckle BC True Grit HB Set 53 ZEB

by Bare Knuckle

Jazz Rock Blues

Key Feature:

• Cancels electrical interference

✓ PROS

• High output for distortion
• Versatile for many genres

✗ CONS

• Can be too thick for some styles
• Different mounting requirements

Bare Knuckle BC True Grit HB Set 53 ZEBPickup set for electric guitar2 HumbuckersFor bridge and neck positionModel: ZEB...

⭐ 4.5/5 (12 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 520909

$274

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Bare Knuckle Polymath Set Cov PC - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.9/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Bare Knuckle Polymath Set Cov PC

by Bare Knuckle

Jazz Heavy Genres Hard Rock

Key Feature:

• Thick, powerful tone

✓ PROS

• Versatile for many genres
• Great sustain characteristics

✗ CONS

• Different mounting requirements
• Less vintage character

Bare Knuckle Polymath Set Cover PCPickup Set for Electric Guitar2 Hand-wound humbuckersFor bridge and neck...

⭐ 4.9/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 555860

$582

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Bare Knuckle Rebel Yell BR F-Spaced ZEB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.7/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Bare Knuckle Rebel Yell BR F-Spaced ZEB

by Bare Knuckle

Hard Rock Heavy Genres Blues

Key Feature:

• Versatile for many genres

✓ PROS

• High output for distortion
• Thick, powerful tone

✗ CONS

• Can be too thick for some styles
• Less vintage character

Bare Knuckle Rebel Yell BR F-Spaced ZEBPickup for Electric GuitarHandwound humbuckerSteve Stevens Signature modelFor...

⭐ 4.7/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 615230

$285

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Bare Knuckle BC Old Guard HB Set 53 N - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.7/5 (7 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Bare Knuckle BC Old Guard HB Set 53 N

by Bare Knuckle

Heavy Genres Blues Hard Rock

Key Feature:

• Thick, powerful tone

✓ PROS

• Versatile for many genres
• High output for distortion

✗ CONS

• Different mounting requirements
• Can be too thick for some styles

Bare Knuckle BC Old Guard HB Set 53 NPickup Set for Electric Guitar2 Hand-wound humbuckersBoot Camp SeriesFor bridge...

⭐ 4.7/5 (7 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 595709

$274

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How to Choose the Best Humbucker Pickups

Budget Planning

• Under $200: Entry-level
• $200-$500: Intermediate
• $500-$1000: Advanced
• $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

• Sound clarity & tone
• Build materials & finish
• Hardware durability
• Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

• Your musical style
• Skill level match
• Intended use case
• Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.

Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.

Higher-priced humbucker pickups typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.

Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.

Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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Best Bare Knuckle Humbucker Pickups 2025

Bare Knuckle Halcyon Set Fibreboard BK

Bare Knuckle The Juggernaut Set Open BK

Bare Knuckle The Mule Set Open BK

Bare Knuckle Black Hawk Set BK

Bare Knuckle BC Brute Force HB Set 50 N

Bare Knuckle Nailbomb Set Open BK

Bare Knuckle Ragnarok Set Open BK

Bare Knuckle BC True Grit HB Set 53 N

Bare Knuckle Polymath Set BK

Bare Knuckle Polymath Set Cov BK

Bare Knuckle BC True Grit HB Set 50 N

Bare Knuckle BC True Grit HB Set 53 ZEB

Bare Knuckle Polymath Set Cov PC

Bare Knuckle Rebel Yell BR F-Spaced ZEB

Bare Knuckle BC Old Guard HB Set 53 N

How to Choose the Best Humbucker Pickups

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