Bare Knuckle Polymath Set BK
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Bare Knuckle
Polymath Set BK
Product Info
Article Number:
616472
Brand:
Bare Knuckle
Model:
Polymath Set BK
Category:
Humbucker Pickups
Price:
$493.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Polymaths are a seriously well-rounded set – think classic rock crunch with a surprising amount of clarity. The Alnico 5s give you that vintage vibe, and the 4-wire wiring means you can dial back the output if you need a cleaner tone. This is a great upgrade for players seeking a versatile, premium-priced humbucker set without going totally over the top.
Product Description
- Bare Knuckle Polymath Set BK
- Set of Pickups for Electric Guitar
- Two hand-wound humbuckers
- Positions: Bridge and neck
- Output: Medium
- Strong attack
- pronounced mids and rich overtones at the bridge
- Neck pickup deep
- woody and clear in the clean range
- with a fluid and articulate overdrive character
- String spacing: Standard
- Connections: 4-wire
- DC resistance (bridge): 14.2 kOhm
- DC resistance (neck): 11.9 kOhm
- Magnet material: Alnico 5
- Colour: Black
- Includes mounting screws and springs
- Made in UK
PROS
- • Alnico 5 magnets deliver a balanced, articulate tone.
- • 4-wire connections enable coil-splitting for added versatility.
- • Bridge pickup's strong attack excels in rock and heavier styles.
- • Neck pickup's woody character provides warmth and clarity.
CONS
- • Alnico 5 may lack the extreme high-output of Ceramic 8.
- • The mid-range focus might not suit all genres or players.
- • Hand-wound nature can lead to slight output variation between sets.
Product Video
Key Features
Position
Bridge and Neck
Magnet
Alnico 5
Output Level
Medium
DC Resistance
Bridge: 14.2 kOhm, Neck: 11.9 kOhm
Spacing
Standard
Mounting
Screws and Springs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Polymaths are slightly more balanced and less aggressive than the 808s, offering a more refined, less scooped mid-range response.
While standard spacing is specified, import guitars sometimes deviate; you might need pickup foam or slight adjustments for optimal fit.
They're a deep, matte black, very close to what you'd expect – not a shiny, glossy black, which is a plus in my book.
