Bare Knuckle Triptych Set Parchment

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Bare Knuckle Triptych Set Parchment

Bare Knuckle

Triptych Set Parchment

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 593978
Model: Triptych Set Parchment
Price: $438.90

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These Triptychs are a seriously well-thought-out set. Rabea Massaad clearly wanted that classic Strat vibe, but with enough modern muscle to handle heavier playing. If you’re after authentic vintage tones with a little extra grunt, and a versatile setup, this is a premium-priced choice you won't regret.

Product Description

  • Bare Knuckle Triptych Set Parchment
  • Set of Pickups for Electric Guitar
  • Rabea Massaad Signature model
  • 3 Hand-wound single coils
  • For bridge
  • middle and neck position
  • Strat sounds of the early to mid 60s with enough depth
  • punch and clarity for heavier music and fat riffs
  • extended bass and rich upper mids and highs
  • RW/RP (Reverse Wound Reverse Polarity) middle pickup for hum cancelling in the between positions
  • Galvanised steel base plates on the bridge and neck coil provide additional depth and output
  • Output: Medium
  • Shielded connections: 2-wire
  • DC resistance (bridge): 6.8 kOhm
  • DC resistance (middle and neck): 5.9 kOhm
  • Magnet material (bridge): Alnico 3
  • Magnet material (middle and neck): Alnico 5
  • Flat pole pieces
  • Cover colour: Parchment
  • Includes mounting screws and springs
  • Made in UK
PROS
  • • Alnico 3 bridge pickup delivers focused, articulate high-gain tones.
  • • RW/RP middle pickup effectively eliminates hum in in-between positions.
  • • Galvanized steel baseplates add noticeable low-end depth and sustain.
  • • Alnico 5 neck pickup provides a warm, creamy tone with excellent clarity.
CONS
  • • Parchment covers can be prone to yellowing over time with UV exposure.
  • • The medium output might be limiting for players seeking extremely high-gain sounds.
  • • The DC resistance is relatively high, potentially requiring preamp adjustments.

Product Video

Key Features

Position Bridge, Middle, Neck
Magnet Bridge: Alnico 3, Middle & Neck: Alnico 5
Output Level Medium
DC Resistance Bridge: 6.8 kOhm, Middle & Neck: 5.9 kOhm
Mounting Includes mounting screws and springs
Cover Parchment

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Frequently Asked Questions

They capture the core vintage Strat character – that glassy clarity and warmth – but with a more robust low-end and slightly higher output for more modern applications.
While possible, it's not ideal; the mismatched impedance and tonal characteristics will likely result in a less-than-stellar outcome and require significant tweaking.
Flat pole pieces generally offer a smoother, more even response across the strings, which can be great for achieving a balanced tone and avoiding harshness, especially with a brighter amp.

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