Bare Knuckle Painkiller Humbucker Bridge BK
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Bare Knuckle
Painkiller Humbucker Bridge BK
Product Info
Article Number:
606508
Brand:
Bare Knuckle
Model:
Painkiller Humbucker Bridge BK
Category:
Humbucker Pickups
Price:
$218.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Painkiller is a beast – pure and simple. Designed for modern, aggressive metal, it's got serious output and a razor-sharp attack. If you're shredding progressive metal or djent, this pickup will absolutely nail the tone you're after, providing incredible clarity and tightness.
Product Description
- Bare Knuckle Painkiller Humbucker Bridge BK
- Pickup for Electric Guitar
- Hand-wound humbucker
- Bridge position
- High-output humbucker for plenty of presence and projection
- with a rough and focussed crunch
- extremely fast bass response and aggressive impact in the upper mids
- The Hi-Mid-Peak together with its powerful triple ceramic magnet design makes it a great pickup for progressive
- technical metal styles
- Output: High
- String spacing: Standard
- Connection: 4-Conductor
- DC resistance: 15.6 kOhm
- Magnet material: Ceramic
- Colour: Black
- Includes springs and screws
- Made in UK
PROS
- • Ceramic magnets deliver a searing high-output and aggressive, focused tone.
- • The Hi-Mid-Peak design provides exceptional clarity and articulation in the upper mids.
- • 4-conductor wiring allows for coil-splitting, expanding tonal possibilities.
- • Hand-wound construction ensures quality and consistency in performance.
CONS
- • The high output may be overwhelming for players seeking a vintage or warm tone.
- • Ceramic magnets can sometimes introduce a slightly 'harsh' quality compared to Alnico.
- • The aggressive nature limits versatility; not ideal for subtle, clean tones.
Product Video
Key Features
Position
Bridge
Magnet
Triple Ceramic
Output Level
High
DC Resistance
15.6 kOhm
Spacing
Standard
Mounting
4-Conductor Wiring, Springs and Screws Included
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Painkiller retains more of a 'guitar' feel than the EMG 85; it's more dynamic and responsive, lacking the sterile, compressed quality of the EMG.
While aggressive, the Hi-Mid-Peak design prevents muddiness in drop tunings; it maintains clarity and articulation even with lower tunings, but it's still a high-output pickup.
Yes, the 4-conductor wiring allows for coil-splitting, but the ceramic magnets will result in a thinner, less full coil-split tone compared to Alnico pickups.
