Closest match
no spec differences found
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Bare Knuckle
Bare Knuckle Mule
Low output, clear and balanced.
Hotter than 18% of the 230 neck humbuckers we have
- Alnico 4 magnet: between Alnico 2's warmth and Alnico 5's punch
“They have VERY tight and incredible overall clarity with very sweet upper high spectrum sounds.”
£151≈ $202
Down from £181.20, changed 1 Nov 2026
Like the Bare Knuckle Mule, but…
- WarmerBare Knuckle Abraxasdarker · similar output94 match
- More biteBare Knuckle Black DogAlnico 5 magnet · similar output90 match
- HotterBare Knuckle VHII+28% output · Alnico 5 magnet84 match
- Less hotBare Knuckle Manhattan−12% output · Alnico 3 magnet66 match
The closest pickup in each direction that still fits the same slot. See every match
Specs
- DC resistance
- 7.3k
- Inductance
- 3.78 Hmeasured, 1 reading
- Magnet
- Alnico 4
- Coil
- Hum-cancelling
vintage output
From Bare Knuckle's published specs ↗ (opens in a new tab). Traits come from these specs by stated rules.
Fits the neck of a Les Paul, SG, PRS Custom 24 or Superstrat (HH).
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Compare →high confidenceAlnico II magnet: warmer, smoother
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Compare →high confidenceAlnico V magnet: punchier, more aggressive · brighter
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What others say
Demos, reviews and forum posts, quoted word for word and linked to where they were published.
Bare Knuckle Mule Humbucker Demo - With Danny Dela Cruz
Bare Knuckle Pickups Official: 'The Mule' Humbucker Demo II (Unpotted)
The Mule Tone Test by Micky McCrystal
Stormy Monday vs. Mule | Bare Knuckle Pickups Comparison by Micky McCrystal
The Mule Demonstration by Micky McCrystal
“Years of boomy lows directed me to want that more airy, chimey, open character that we only read about.”
“The midrange vacillates between a snarl and a growl, allowing for excellent solo work across the board.”
“They have VERY tight and incredible overall clarity with very sweet upper high spectrum sounds.”
“I find the Gibson has less tight lows and more upper mid focus vs bareknuckle mules are balanced with tight lows and more output overall.”
“balanced PAF is the first word on my mind. Seth lover set is quite close.”
“Sand cast Alnico IV magnets give The Mule faster response in the bass, fuller mids and better control in the high end..”
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