VHII Humbucker Set Tone Test with Dan Stevens
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Bare Knuckle Black Hawk Alnico 5 vs Bare Knuckle VHII
Bare Knuckle Black Hawk Alnico 5
bridge humbucker
92 match
high confidence
Bare Knuckle VHII
bridge humbucker
We found no spec differences between them worth calling out.
Specs side by side
differs marks specs where they part ways| Spec | Bare Knuckle Black Hawk Alnico 5 | Bare Knuckle VHII |
|---|---|---|
| DC resistancediffers | 8.6k | 8.9k |
| Inductancediffers | not measured | 5.67 H (measured, 1 reading) |
| Magnet | Alnico 5 | Alnico 5 |
| Coil | Hum-cancelling | Hum-cancelling |
| Bass (tone chart) | 5 / 10 | 5 / 10 |
| Mids (tone chart)differs | 7 / 10 | 6 / 10 |
| Treble (tone chart) | 7 / 10 | 7 / 10 |
| Slot | bridge humbucker | bridge humbucker |
| Traits | vintage output, mid-forward | moderate output |
How close on each spec
100 means identical on that spec. The score weighs these, and counts anything we couldn't compare as a typical difference. How scoring works
Output
95
DC resistance (no inductance for one of them)
Magnet
100
both Alnico 5
Coil
100
same coil type
Brightness
100
tone charts on the same scale
Mids
83
tone charts on the same scale
Bass
100
tone charts on the same scale
Videos
Bare Knuckle Black Hawk Alnico 5
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Bare Knuckle VHII
Bare Knuckle Pickups VHII demonstration by Dan Stevens
What players and reviewers say
On the Bare Knuckle VHII
“As Eddie Van Halen's playing evolved through the 80s, his tone became more open and articulate because his technique demanded a voice that could keep up.”
“Raising the pickup adds additional punch and midrange authority.”
Full reviews
Bare Knuckle Black Hawk Alnico 5
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