Bare Knuckle Piledriver Tele Bridge
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Bare Knuckle
Piledriver Tele Bridge
Product Info
Article Number:
458819
Brand:
Bare Knuckle
Model:
Piledriver Tele Bridge
Category:
Single Coil Pickups
Price:
$152.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Piledriver is a beast of a Tele bridge pickup. It's got a seriously aggressive bite and clarity thanks to that Alnico 5 magnet and Bare Knuckle’s meticulous design—perfect for players who want to crank up the gain and shred, but might not be the best choice if you’re chasing a twangy, classic Tele vibe.
Product Description
- Bare Knuckle Piledriver Tele Bridge
- Single coil pickup for T-style electric guitar
- For Blues
- Garage
- Hard Rock
- Progressive Rock
- Shred and Heavy Metal
- Position: Bridge
- Output: High
- Connections: 2-Wire
- DC resistance: 13.1 kOhm
- Magnet material: Alnico 5
- Cap colour: Black
- Includes screws and springs
PROS
- • Alnico 5 magnet delivers a powerful, articulate, and aggressive tone.
- • High output provides excellent clarity and cuts through dense mixes effectively.
- • 42 AWG wire ensures a tight, focused sound with reduced muddiness.
- • Bare Knuckle’s renowned build quality guarantees long-term reliability and consistency.
CONS
- • The high output might be too aggressive for players seeking a truly vintage Tele tone.
- • Alnico 5 can sound slightly harsh when pushed to extreme gain levels.
- • Limited versatility; excels in rock and metal, less ideal for clean or jazzy styles.
Product Video
Key Features
Position
Bridge
Magnet
Alnico 5
Output Level
High
DC Resistance
13.1 kOhm
Mounting
4-Hole
Cover
Black
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's significantly hotter and more aggressive, with a tighter low-end and more focused high-end compared to a typical Fender pickup’s looser, more scooped character.
It can, but the output mismatch might require some tweaking of your amp's EQ to balance the tones—a volume blend pot could also help.
It’s a standard Tele cover size and shape, so it should drop right in without any modifications needed.
