Bare Knuckle BC True Grit HB Set 53 N
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BC True Grit HB Set 53 N
Product Info
Article Number:
556747
Brand:
Bare Knuckle
Model:
BC True Grit HB Set 53 N
Category:
Humbucker Pickups
Price:
$262.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Bare Knuckle BC True Grit 53N set is a fantastic upgrade for players seeking a vintage-inspired tone with modern flexibility. The Alnico 5 magnets provide a warm, rich core with a surprising amount of grit when you dig in. Ideal for blues, classic rock, and even some heavier styles – a really sweet spot for a lot of guitars.
Product Description
- Bare Knuckle BC True Grit HB Set 53 N
- Set of Pickups for Electric Guitar
- Two hand-wound humbuckers
- Boot Camp Series
- For bridge and neck position
- Rich
- clean and powerful overdrive sound
- Output: Medium
- String spacing: F-spaced/wide bridge pickup
- Connections: 4-wire
- DC resistance (bridge): 13.7 kOhm
- DC resistance (neck): 9.7 kOhm
- Magnet material: Alnico 5
- Colour: Nickel
- Includes fixing screws and springs
- Made in UK
PROS
- • Alnico 5 magnets deliver a balanced, articulate tone with great sustain.
- • 4-wire connections allow for coil-splitting and expanded tonal options.
- • F-spacing on the bridge pickup accommodates Floyd Rose tremolos easily.
- • Hand-wound construction ensures consistent quality and nuanced sonic character.
CONS
- • The 53N neck pickup might be a bit too dark for some brighter guitars.
- • Alnico 5 can sometimes lack the extreme high-end sizzle of Ceramic pickups.
- • While versatile, they lean towards rock/blues and might not suit metalheads.
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
F-spaced/wide (Bridge)
Mounting
Fixing screws and springs included
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Frequently Asked Questions
The A8s are generally hotter and more aggressive; the 53N is more balanced and vintage-voiced, offering more clarity and a slightly smoother high-end.
Yes, the F-spacing on the bridge pickup makes them a very easy drop-in replacement for most Stratocasters, though minor adjustments to spring claw positioning might be needed.
Alnico 5s are typically quieter than ceramic magnets, and Bare Knuckle’s winding techniques further minimize noise; you shouldn't experience excessive hum.
