Micky Crystal Demos the Bare Knuckle Peacemaker Humbucker Set
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Bare Knuckle Peacemaker vs Bare Knuckle VHII
Bare Knuckle Peacemaker
bridge humbucker
88 match
high confidence
Bare Knuckle VHII
bridge humbucker
Compared with the Bare Knuckle Peacemaker, the Bare Knuckle VHII has scooped mids.
Specs side by side
differs marks specs where they part ways| Spec | Bare Knuckle Peacemaker | Bare Knuckle VHII |
|---|---|---|
| DC resistancediffers | 9.6k | 8.9k |
| Inductancediffers | 5.19 H (measured, 1 reading) | 5.67 H (measured, 1 reading) |
| Magnet | Alnico 5 | Alnico 5 |
| Coil | Hum-cancelling | Hum-cancelling |
| Bass (tone chart)differs | 6 / 10 | 5 / 10 |
| Mids (tone chart)differs | 8 / 10 | 6 / 10 |
| Treble (tone chart)differs | 6 / 10 | 7 / 10 |
| Slot | bridge humbucker | bridge humbucker |
| Traits | vintage output, dark, 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
87
measured inductance
Magnet
100
both Alnico 5
Coil
100
same coil type
Brightness
83
tone charts on the same scale
Mids
67
tone charts on the same scale
Bass
83
tone charts on the same scale
Videos
Bare Knuckle Peacemaker
Kris Barras demonstrating the Chris Robertson signature Peacemaker humbucker bridge and neck set.
Bare Knuckle VHII
VHII Humbucker Set Tone Test with Dan Stevens
Bare Knuckle Pickups VHII demonstration by Dan Stevens
What players and reviewers say
On the Bare Knuckle Peacemaker
“The low end is thick without getting soggy.”
“The highs stay sweet and round but still have enough bite to talk back when you dig in.”
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.”