Brand profile · United Kingdom, est. 2000s

Bare Knuckle

Bare Knuckle Pickups, hailing from the UK, quickly established a reputation for delivering high-output, articulate, and nuanced tones that challenged the status quo of vintage-voiced pickups. Founded on a passion for crafting exceptional instruments, they’ve become a go-to choice for players seeking a modern edge without sacrificing tonal complexity. Their commitment to hand-wound construction and meticulous design has solidified their position as a leading pickup manufacturer.

High-output humbucker designsDetailed, responsive single coilsThe 'Aftermath' series for modern metalHand-wound constructionInnovative ceramic and Alnico blends

2000sfounded

United Kingdomcountry

86products in stock

$77–$595price range

Bare Knuckle in the charts

Every chart where Bare Knuckle has five or more models — ranked by the AudioFu Index inside each.

Best Bare Knuckle humbucker pickups
44 models$129 – $595 Best Bare Knuckle single coil pickups
35 models$77 – $449 Best Bare Knuckle P-90 pickups
7 models$111 – $213

All 86 Bare Knuckle products

Sorted by AudioFu Index — the strongest models of every category first. Page 1 of 2.

Bare Knuckle BC True Grit ST BR BK

Single Coil Pickups

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Bare Knuckle BC True Grit ST MI BK

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Bare Knuckle BC True Grit ST MI WH

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Bare Knuckle BC True Grit ST NE BK

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Bare Knuckle BC True Grit T NE C

Single Coil Pickups

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Bare Knuckle BC True Grit T BR BK

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Bare Knuckle BC True Grit ST NE WH

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Bare Knuckle BC True Grit ST BR WH

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Bare Knuckle BC True Grit T NE G

Single Coil Pickups

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Bare Knuckle BC Brute Force ST MI WH

Single Coil Pickups

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Bare Knuckle BC Brute Force ST BR BK

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Bare Knuckle BC Brute Force T NE C

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Bare Knuckle BC Brute Force T BR BK

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Bare Knuckle BC Brute Force ST NE WH

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Bare Knuckle BC Brute Force ST BR WH

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Bare Knuckle BC Old Guard ST MI WH

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Bare Knuckle BC Old Guard T NE C

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Bare Knuckle BC Old Guard ST NE WH

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Bare Knuckle BC Old Guard ST BR WH

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Bare Knuckle BC Old Guard T BR BK

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Bare Knuckle BC Brute Force HB BR 50 N

Humbucker Pickups

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Bare Knuckle BC True Grit HB NE 50 N

Humbucker Pickups

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Bare Knuckle BC True Grit HB BR 50 N

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Bare Knuckle BC True Grit HB NE 50 BK

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Bare Knuckle BC True Grit HB NE 50 ZEB

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Bare Knuckle BC True Grit HB BR 53 N

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Bare Knuckle BC True Grit HB BR 53 ZEB

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Bare Knuckle BC True Grit HB BR 53 BK

Humbucker Pickups

$145€129Check ↗

Bare Knuckle BC Brute Force HB BR 50 ZEB

Humbucker Pickups

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Bare Knuckle BC Brute Force HB BR 50 BK

Humbucker Pickups

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Bare Knuckle BC True Grit HB BR 50 BK

Humbucker Pickups

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Bare Knuckle BC Old Guard HB NE 50 N

Humbucker Pickups

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Bare Knuckle BC Old Guard HB NE 50 BK

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Bare Knuckle BC Old Guard HB BR 53 ZEB

Humbucker Pickups

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Bare Knuckle BC Old Guard HB BR 53 BK

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Bare Knuckle Piledriver Tele Bridge

Single Coil Pickups

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Bare Knuckle The Mule BR 53 NI

Humbucker Pickups

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Bare Knuckle Rebel Yell BR F-Spaced ZEB

Humbucker Pickups

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Bare Knuckle Painkiller Humbucker Bridge BK

Humbucker Pickups

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Bare Knuckle BC True Grit ST Set BK

Single Coil Pickups

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Bare Knuckle BC True Grit T Set G

Single Coil Pickups

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Bare Knuckle BC True Grit T Set C

Single Coil Pickups

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Bare Knuckle BC Brute Force T Set C

Single Coil Pickups

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Bare Knuckle BC Brute Force HB BR 53 BK

Humbucker Pickups

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Bare Knuckle BC True Grit ST Set WH

Single Coil Pickups

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Bare Knuckle BC Brute Force HB NE 50 BK

Humbucker Pickups

$145€129Check ↗

Bare Knuckle BC Old Guard HB BR 50 BK

Humbucker Pickups

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Bare Knuckle BC Brute Force T Set G

Single Coil Pickups

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Bare Knuckle, honestly

What Bare Knuckle does well

Exceptional clarity and articulation
High-quality materials and construction
Wide tonal palette for diverse genres
Excellent customer service and support
Powerful output without muddiness

What to watch for

Premium-priced, limiting accessibility
Can be overwhelming for beginners
Customization options can be complex
Limited range beyond pickups

Questions about Bare Knuckle

Where are Bare Knuckle Pickups manufactured?

All Bare Knuckle Pickups are designed and hand-wound in Warrington, UK, ensuring a consistent level of quality and craftsmanship.

Are Bare Knuckle Pickups easy to install?

While generally straightforward, Bare Knuckle pickups often require modifications to the guitar’s wiring and potentially routing, making professional installation recommended for optimal results.

What’s the difference between Alnico and Ceramic pickups from Bare Knuckle?

Alnico pickups offer a warmer, more vintage tone with a smoother high-end, while ceramic pickups typically provide a higher output and a more aggressive, modern sound.