Bare Knuckle BC True Grit HB Set 53 BK
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Bare Knuckle
BC True Grit HB Set 53 BK
Product Info
Article Number:
556746
Brand:
Bare Knuckle
Model:
BC True Grit HB Set 53 BK
Category:
Humbucker Pickups
Price:
$273.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Bare Knuckle True Grit set is a really solid choice for players after a refined, vintage-inspired humbucker tone. They deliver a great balance of clarity and warmth with a touch of grit – perfect for classic rock, blues, and even some heavier styles if you're not chasing absolute shred. It's a significant step up from stock pickups without breaking the bank.
Product Description
- Bare Knuckle BC True Grit HB Set 53 BK
- Set of Pickups for Electric Guitar
- 2 Hand-wound humbuckers
- Boot Camp Series
- For bridge and neck position
- Rich
- clean and powerful overdrive sound
- Output: Medium
- String spacing: Wide (F-Spaced)
- Connections: 4-wire
- DC resistance (bridge): 13.7 kOhm
- DC resistance (neck): 9.7 kOhm
- Magnet material: Alnico 5
- Colour: Black
- Incl. mounting screws and springs
- Made in UK
PROS
- • Alnico 5 magnets deliver a focused, articulate midrange response.
- • 4-wire connections offer coil-splitting versatility for a wider tonal palette.
- • Hand-wound construction ensures consistent quality and nuanced character.
- • F-spacing accommodates wider string intervals common on many modern guitars.
CONS
- • The 'Medium' output might lack aggression for players seeking high-gain tones.
- • Alnico 5 can sound slightly 'brighter' than Ceramic pickups for some preferences.
- • While versatile, the True Grit leans toward classic rock, limiting extreme genres.
Product Video
Key Features
Position
Bridge and Neck
Magnet
Alnico 5
Output Level
Medium
DC Resistance
Bridge: 13.7 kOhm, Neck: 9.7 kOhm
Spacing
Wide (F-Spaced)
Mounting
Screws and Springs
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Frequently Asked Questions
They offer a similar level of craftsmanship and tonal quality to higher-end BK sets, but lack some of the exotic magnet options and refined voicing found in their premium lines.
They'll handle drop tunings, but the Alnico 5 might lose a little low-end grunt compared to a ceramic magnet in very low tunings.
Alnico 5 pickups are generally a bit more prone to noise than ceramic, but the True Grit's design minimizes this – it's manageable with standard noise reduction techniques.
