The Making Of The Bare Knuckle POLYMATH Humbucker Set
Compare
Bare Knuckle Polymath vs Lindy Fralin High Output
Bare Knuckle Polymath
neck humbucker
83 match
low confidence
Lindy Fralin High Output
neck 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 Polymath | Lindy Fralin High Output |
|---|---|---|
| DC resistancediffers | 11.9k | 12k |
| Inductancediffers | 5.83 H (measured, 1 reading) | not measured |
| Magnet | Alnico 5 | Alnico 5 |
| Coil | Hum-cancelling | Hum-cancelling |
| Bass (tone chart)differs | 5 / 10 | no chart |
| Mids (tone chart)differs | 7 / 10 | no chart |
| Treble (tone chart)differs | 6 / 10 | no chart |
| Slot | neck humbucker | neck humbucker |
| Traits | moderate 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
99
DC resistance (no inductance for one of them)
Magnet
100
both Alnico 5
Coil
100
same coil type
Not compared: brightness, mids, bass (a spec is missing for at least one of them).
Videos
Bare Knuckle Polymath
Adam Getgood signature Bare Knuckle Polymath demonstration
Lindy Fralin High Output
Lindy Fralin Pure PAF's vs. Fralin High Output Humbuckers
What players and reviewers say
On the Bare Knuckle Polymath
“The bridge humbucker delivers tight low end control with zero flub under palm mute.”
“There is enough upper mid articulation to cut through a dense mix, but the voicing avoids harsh spike territory.”
On the Lindy Fralin High Output
“Lows are big and full and on the verge of punchy, but not loose or muddy.”
“The high end has bite and edge and tinkers with the idea of being sharp, but eases up before going too far.”