Adam 'Nolly' Getgood Introduces His Bare Knuckle Signature Humbucker Set: The PolyPaf
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Bare Knuckle Polypaf vs Bare Knuckle VHII
Bare Knuckle Polypaf
bridge humbucker
91 match
high confidence
Bare Knuckle VHII
bridge humbucker
Compared with the Bare Knuckle Polypaf, the Bare Knuckle VHII has hotter output.
Specs side by side
differs marks specs where they part ways| Spec | Bare Knuckle Polypaf | Bare Knuckle VHII |
|---|---|---|
| DC resistancediffers | 8.3k | 8.9k |
| Inductancediffers | 4.90 H (measured, 1 reading) | 5.67 H (measured, 1 reading) |
| Magnet | Alnico 5 | Alnico 5 |
| Coil | Hum-cancelling | Hum-cancelling |
| Bass (tone chart)differs | 4 / 10 | 5 / 10 |
| Mids (tone chart) | 6 / 10 | 6 / 10 |
| Treble (tone chart) | 7 / 10 | 7 / 10 |
| Slot | bridge humbucker | bridge humbucker |
| Traits | vintage output, tight lows | 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
79
measured inductance
Magnet
100
both Alnico 5
Coil
100
same coil type
Brightness
100
tone charts on the same scale
Mids
100
tone charts on the same scale
Bass
83
tone charts on the same scale
Videos
Bare Knuckle Polypaf
Bare Knuckle PolyPaf | Demo by James Phillips
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 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.”