Description
Bare Knuckle The Mule 6-String Pickup Set – Raw Nickel Covers with Aged Nickel Poles. This set features 53mm Spacing on the bridge, 4 conductor wiring, and short legs.
Our Take: This is one of the most versatile pickups in the BKP line up. It’s power is in the lower range (under 9k Ohms) and the Alnico IV magnets sweeten the treble response, which make it an obvious choice for sweet authentic classic tones. However Bare Knuckle’s approach to pickups always focuses on clarity and articulation. Even under extreme levels of gain and compression these pickups stay clear and balanced, making them a not so obvious choice for modern metal. These pickups do best in warm/dark guitars or guitars with tons of low-mids that typically run the risk of sounding muddy. They are often thought of as a lower powered Abraxas, however I find them to be more similar in feel and voicing to a lower powered ceramic nailbomb.
- Position: Bridge
- DC Resistance: 8.4 kΩ
- Magnet: Alnico 4
- Position: Neck
- DC Resistance: 7.3 kΩ
- Magnet: Alnico 4
In the words of the late, great Baron Von Knuckles himself*:
“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. The result is outstanding clarity and extended dynamic range. The solid nickel silver baseplate and cover are exact replicas 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 which is full of overtones is possible, while clean sounds have depth and unmistakable vintage character. The idea of these pickups is to have a vocal tone that’s expressive and clear, while driving amps commandingly into overdrive when required.”
* There has been no evidence to support either the existence or passing of anyone named Baron Von Knuckles. Furthermore all credible sources on the matter agree that had he existed, he wouldn’t have been that great.
The Axe Palace has always been an authorized dealer for Bare Knuckle Pickups. We have installed hundreds of their pickups in just about every guitar you can imagine. We are happy to help you find the perfect match for your guitar. Please give us a call with any questions (508) 921-9973
