VHII Humbucker Set Tone Test with Dan Stevens
Compare
Bare Knuckle VHII vs DiMarzio Mo' Joe
Bare Knuckle VHII
bridge humbucker
91 match
high confidence
DiMarzio Mo' Joe
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 VHII | DiMarzio Mo' Joe |
|---|---|---|
| DC resistancediffers | 8.9k | 9.76k |
| Inductancediffers | 5.67 H (measured, 1 reading) | 5.16 H (compiled) |
| Magnet | Alnico 5 | Alnico 5 |
| Coil | Hum-cancelling | Hum-cancelling |
| Bass (tone chart)differsEach maker grades its own chart, so read these within a brand | 5 / 10 | 4 / 10 |
| Mids (tone chart)differsEach maker grades its own chart, so read these within a brand | 6 / 10 | 5.5 / 10 |
| Treble (tone chart)differsEach maker grades its own chart, so read these within a brand | 7 / 10 | 4.5 / 10 |
| Slotdiffers | bridge humbucker | humbucker |
| Traits | moderate output | vintage 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
92
each against its maker's average
Mids
95
each against its maker's average
Bass
97
each against its maker's average
Videos
Bare Knuckle VHII
Bare Knuckle Pickups VHII demonstration by Dan Stevens
DiMarzio Mo' Joe
Joe Satriani demos the Satch Track Neck & Mo’ Joe Pickups
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.”
On the DiMarzio Mo' Joe
“Physically, the Mo’ Joe feels very much like the modern DiMarzio standard: clean build quality, tight bobbin alignment, smooth legwork, and consistent winding.”
“The lows stay punchy, the mids remain broad and vocal, and the highs cut clearly without becoming harsh.”