Closest match
no spec differences found
No inductance for one of them, so output leans on DC resistance; tone charts compared directly.
high confidence
Bare Knuckle
Bare Knuckle Blackguard Tele Series - '55 Stagger
Low output, clear and balanced, with a bright top end and tight lows.
Hotter than 15% of the 86 bridge Tele pickups we have · estimated from resistance
- Alnico 5 magnet: the common all-rounder: firm lows and clear highs
- Brighter than a typical Bare Knuckle
- Tighter lows than a typical Bare Knuckle
£105≈ $141
Down from £126, changed 1 Nov 2026
Like the Bare Knuckle Blackguard Tele Series - '55 Stagger, but…
- WarmerBare Knuckle Blackguard Tele Series - Flat '52darker · similar output90 match
- HotterBare Knuckle Boss+19% output · Alnico 5 magnet79 match
- Less hotBare Knuckle Blackguard Tele Series - '68 Stagger−14% output · Alnico 5 magnet87 match
The closest pickup in each direction that still fits the same slot. See every match
Specs
- DC resistance
- 6.8k
- Inductance
- not measured
- Magnet
- Alnico 5
- Coil
- Single coil
vintage outputbrighttight lows
From Bare Knuckle's published specs ↗ (opens in a new tab). Traits come from these specs by stated rules.
Fits the bridge of a Telecaster.
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hotter output
No inductance for one of them, so output leans on DC resistance; tone charts compared directly.
Compare →high confidencelower output
No inductance for one of them, so output leans on DC resistance; tone charts compared directly.
Compare →high confidenceAlnico IV magnet: warmer, smoother · darker
No inductance for one of them, so output leans on DC resistance; tone charts compared directly.
Compare →high confidencetighter low end
No inductance for one of them, so output leans on DC resistance; tone charts compared against each maker's average.
Compare →medium confidenceno spec differences found
No inductance for one of them, so output leans on DC resistance; no tone chart to compare.
Compare →low confidence
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