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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 Nailbomb Ceramic
Very hot, tight and aggressive, with forward mids.
Hotter than 86% of the 280 bridge humbuckers we have · estimated from resistance
- Ceramic magnet: the strongest pull: tight lows and a sharp attack
- More mids than a typical Bare Knuckle
“A little off topic but as a polar opposite comparison In a Thick/ Dark sounding guitar I love the Ceramic Nailbomb , that pickup also kicks ass.”
£151≈ $202
Down from £181.20, changed 1 Nov 2026
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The closest pickup in each direction that still fits the same slot. See every match
Specs
- DC resistance
- 15.7k
- Inductance
- not measured
- Magnet
- Ceramic
- Coil
- Hum-cancelling
high outputmid-forwardtight & aggressive
From Bare Knuckle's published specs ↗ (opens in a new tab). Traits come from these specs by stated rules.
Fits the bridge of a Les Paul, SG, PRS Custom 24, Superstrat (HH) or HSS Strat.
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No inductance for one of them, so output leans on DC resistance; tone charts compared against each maker's average.
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No inductance for one of them, so output leans on DC resistance; tone charts compared directly.
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No inductance for one of them, so output leans on DC resistance; tone charts compared against each maker's average.
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What others say
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Ceramic Nailbomb Humbucker Demo by James Phillips
“A little off topic but as a polar opposite comparison In a Thick/ Dark sounding guitar I love the Ceramic Nailbomb , that pickup also kicks ass.”
“Nailbomb Bridge: Powered by an Alnico V magnet (or Ceramic, specify if applicable), the bridge pickup delivers a fat, punchy low-end, rich middle ground, and a controlled high-end response.”
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