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 Nantucket
Very low output, clear and balanced, with tight lows.
Hotter than 11% of the 280 bridge humbuckers we have · estimated from resistance
- Alnico 5 magnet: the common all-rounder: firm lows and clear highs
- Tighter lows than a typical Bare Knuckle
£148≈ $198
Down from £177.60, 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
- 7.9k
- Inductance
- not measured
- Magnet
- Alnico 5
- Coil
- Single coil
vintage outputtight lows
From Bare Knuckle's published specs ↗ (opens in a new tab). Traits come from these specs by stated rules. No videos, reviews or player posts about the Bare Knuckle Nantucket collected yet.
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; no tone chart to compare.
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Compare →low confidenceAlnico III magnet: warmer, smoother · darker
No inductance for one of them, so output leans on DC resistance; tone charts compared directly.
Compare →high confidenceAlnico II magnet: warmer, smoother
No inductance for one of them, so output leans on DC resistance; tone charts compared directly.
Compare →high confidencehotter output
No inductance for one of them, so output leans on DC resistance; no tone chart to compare.
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