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Bare Knuckle BC Old Guard HB Set 53 N

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Bare Knuckle BC Old Guard HB Set 53 N

Bare Knuckle

BC Old Guard HB Set 53 N

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Product Info

Article Number: 595709
Brand: Bare Knuckle
Model: BC Old Guard HB Set 53 N
Category: Humbucker Pickups
Price: $273.90

* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.

The Old Guard set is a seriously well-voiced pickup – a fantastic upgrade for players chasing that classic, slightly scooped, vintage humbucker tone. It's a sweet spot for blues, rock, and even some lighter jazz, offering a dynamic response and a touch of warmth that’s hard to find at this price point. A great choice if you want a vintage vibe without sacrificing versatility.

Product Description

  • Bare Knuckle BC Old Guard HB Set 53 N
  • Pickup Set for Electric Guitar
  • 2 Hand-wound humbuckers
  • Boot Camp Series
  • For bridge and neck position
  • Warm
  • bright and dynamic sound
  • Output: Vintage
  • String spacing: F-spaced/wide bridge pickup
  • Connection: 4-Conductor
  • Bridge DC resistance: 9 kOhm
  • Neck DC resistance: 7.9 kOhm
  • Magnet material: Nickel
  • Cover colour: Alnico 2
  • Includes screws and springs
  • Made in UK
PROS
  • • Alnico 2 magnets deliver a warm, articulate vintage tone.
  • • F-spacing bridge pickup accommodates wider string spacing for enhanced clarity.
  • • 4-conductor wiring allows for coil-splitting and expanded tonal options.
  • • Hand-wound construction ensures exceptional consistency and quality control.
CONS
  • • Output leans vintage, limiting suitability for modern high-gain genres.
  • • Nickel magnet might be too mellow for players seeking aggressive bite.
  • • Boot Camp series represents a more affordable offering, potentially impacting finish refinement.

Product Video

Key Features

Position Bridge and Neck
Magnet Alnico 2
Output Level Vintage
DC Resistance Bridge: 9 kOhm, Neck: 7.9 kOhm
Spacing F-spaced/Wide (Bridge)
Mounting 4-conductor wiring, screws and springs included

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Old Guards are voiced more conservatively; they lack the Aftermath's aggressive output and high-end sparkle, offering a more balanced, vintage-inspired response.
The F-spacing on the bridge pickup might require slight adjustments in some guitars with very narrow string spacing, but generally they're a straightforward drop-in replacement.
Yes, it's straightforward, but you'll need a push-pull pot or switch to activate the coil-splitting functionality – it’s not inherently built-in.

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