Bare Knuckle BC Old Guard HB Set 53 N
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Bare Knuckle
BC Old Guard HB Set 53 N
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.
