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Bare Knuckle The Mule Humbucker 6 String Set with Nickel Covers

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SKU: BARE005

Product Description

Bare Knuckle are becoming one of the world's most popular pickup brands thanks to their bombproof build quality and unbelievable sound no matter your style. While they may be mainly known for their metal pickups they also make an incredible range of pickups that can cover everything from those who want crystal cleans to destructive high gain madness. This is The Mule humbucker set which is designed after speicific 1959 humbuckers to deliver a vintage with a more present midrange.

More Punch More Power

You might be wondering why Bare Knuckle has multiple PAF style humbuckers. That is because while all PAF pickups had a similar sound they did have quite a bit of variation. The Mule is based on the hotter and more midrange heavy late '59 pickups which found their way in to many popular rock guitarists collections over they years. With a stronger midrange these pickups are better suited to lead work when compared to something like the Stormy Mondays. This is because that extra midrange lets you get a little bit more gain out of your amplifier and really pushes through the mix a little bit more.

Handmade In The UK

One of the best things about Bare Knuckle pickups is the build quality. There are very few pickup companies that can claim to have the same level of build quality and consistency as these guys. All of their pickups are handmade in the UK using only the best parts possible meaning this won't be failing on you in a few years time.

Here's what Bare Knuckle say about "The Mule" Pickups

Classic 'Patent Applied For' vintage tone with exceptionally balanced frequency response and more than enough power for almost any application.

The Mule humbuckers are built and voiced as faithful reproductions of the best sounding late '59 PAFs with a differing number of turns of vintage correct 42 AWG plain enamel wire on each coil. This results in outstanding clarity and extended dynamic range. The solid nickel silver baseplate and cover are exact replications along with the butyrate bobbins, maple spacers, nickel-plated slugs and Fillister no.5 pole screws. Sand cast Alnico IV magnets give The Mule faster response in the bass, fuller mids and better control in the high end. Even at low levels of gain, smooth harmonic feedback, full of overtones is possible, while clean sounds have depth and unmistakable vintage character.

Specifications

  • Output: Vintage
  • Bridge DC: 8.4K ohms
  • Magnet: Alnico IV
  • Neck DC: 7.3K ohms
  • Magnet: Alnico IV
  • Type: Humbucker Set
  • Covers: Nickel
  • Spacing: Standard
  • Strings: 6 String
  • Wiring: 4-Conductor
  • Leg Length: Short

Customer Reviews

5.0

7 reviews

Value

Looks

Durability

Sound

Mr Ross Godfrey18th May 2021

Great Pups. Fitted in perfectly to my Epiphone 225

Value 5Looks 5Durability 5Sound 5

Mr Steven Cottham12th Apr 2021

Exceedingly versatile, deal with blues, rock, grunge, pop, no issues. Can even get a somewhat strat like tone without coil tap/split. Best pickups I've ever had. They are very expensive, but if you've got the cash to spare then they are worth it.

Value 3Looks 4Durability 4Sound 5

Mr Paul Clarke12th Jan 2021

Wasn't sure at first about buying these because they're quite expensive so I ummed and arrrd for a while then I pulled the trigger. Put them in an old prs se 245 and after playing them for a few weeks I can't believe how good they sound. I find it very hard to put my guitar down now and hardly play my other guitars. The sound is very pure and every note can be heard even with overdrive. Have found myself turning the effects off my lead sound as well( except for reverb) because they sound so good raw.

Value 5Looks 5Durability 5Sound 5

Trusted Customer25th Jan 2018

I replaced the stock pickups in my Epiphone Dot with these Mules, as well as getting the wiring harness upgraded. Immediately noticeable improvement in punch, clarity and dynamics.

Trusted Customer28th Aug 2015

Pickups in perfect condition straight out the box and sound amazing.

Trusted Customer27th Jul 2014

Up to expectations

Trusted Customer29th Apr 2014

These pickups have transformed my Tokai Les Paul copy. I'm very happy with them.

Finance available at checkout for orders £300+

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You must: spend over £300, be at least 18 years of age, have been a UK resident for 3 years or more, be able to make repayments by Direct Debit, be in regular employment (minimum of 16 hours per week) including self-employment, or in permanent residence with your partner who is in regular employment.

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Andertons Music Company's Registered Office: 58-59 Woodbridge Road, Guildford, GU1 4RF. Andertons Music Company acts as a credit broker and not a lender and only offers credit products from Secure Trust Bank PLC trading as V12 Retail Finance. Not all products offered by Secure Trust Bank PLC are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Andertons Music Company is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, firm registration number 716155. Credit provided subject to age and status.