Bare Knuckle The Mule Set Open BK
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Bare Knuckle
The Mule Set Open BK
Product Info
Article Number:
458761
Brand:
Bare Knuckle
Model:
The Mule Set Open BK
Category:
Humbucker Pickups
Price:
$390.50
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Mules are a fantastic choice for players chasing a vintage-voiced humbucker with some serious bite. They nail that classic British rock and blues tone perfectly, while still having enough versatility to handle heavier genres. If you want a set of pickups that’ll give your guitar a serious upgrade without sounding sterile, these are a great bet.
Product Description
- Bare Knuckle The Mule Set Open BK
- Set of Pickups for Electric Guitar
- 2 Humbuckers
- Neck and bridge positions
- For blues
- country
- jazz
- funk
- indie
- reggae
- Britpop
- classic rock
- heavy rock and even metal
- Vintage output
- String spacing: Standard - 50 mm
- 4-Wire connections
- Magnetic material: Alnico 4
- DC resistance: 7.3 kOhm (neck) and 8.4 kOhm (bridge)
- Colour: Open Black
- Including screws and springs
PROS
- • Alnico 4 magnets deliver a warm, vocal midrange tone.
- • Open black finish provides a unique aesthetic and allows for easy potting.
- • 4-wire connections enable coil-splitting for added versatility.
- • 7.3k/8.4k resistance offers balanced output for a vintage feel.
CONS
- • Alnico 4 can sound slightly compressed at higher gain levels.
- • Open design requires careful potting to avoid microphonic issues.
- • The bridge pickup might be a touch too aggressive for very clean jazz tones.
Product Video
Key Features
Position
Bridge and Neck
Magnet
Alnico 4
Output Level
Vintage
DC Resistance
7.3 kOhm (neck), 8.4 kOhm (bridge)
Spacing
50 mm
Mounting
Screws and Springs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Mules generally have a slightly more aggressive edge and more pronounced midrange than the Pearly Gates, but both offer a similar vintage vibe.
Yes, the open coils are more susceptible to noise and microphonics, so proper potting with wax or noise reduction techniques is recommended for optimal performance.
They’ll sound excellent in both Les Paul/SG and Strat-style guitars, but the inherent wood and electronics of the guitar will color the tone – expect a slightly different character in each.
