Bare Knuckle Triptych Set Parchment
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Bare Knuckle
Triptych Set Parchment
Product Info
Article Number:
593978
Brand:
Bare Knuckle
Model:
Triptych Set Parchment
Category:
Single Coil Pickups
Price:
$438.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
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.
