Closest match
no spec differences found
Output compared on measured inductance; tone charts compared directly.
high confidence
Bare Knuckle
Bare Knuckle Peacemaker
Medium output, clear and balanced, with forward mids and a dark top end.
Hotter than 51% of the 280 bridge humbuckers we have
- Alnico 5 magnet: the common all-rounder: firm lows and clear highs
- More mids than a typical Bare Knuckle
- Darker than a typical Bare Knuckle
£180≈ $241
Down from £216, changed 1 Nov 2026
Like the Bare Knuckle Peacemaker, but…
- WarmerBare Knuckle MuleAlnico 4 magnet · −5% output85 match
- More biteBare Knuckle Black Dogbrighter · similar output97 match
- HotterDiMarzio Fortitude+14% output · Alnico 5 magnet84 match
- Less hotBare Knuckle Black Hawk Alnico 5−15% output · Alnico 5 magnet86 match
The closest pickup in each direction that still fits the same slot. See every match
Specs
- DC resistance
- 9.6k
- Inductance
- 5.19 Hmeasured, 1 reading
- Magnet
- Alnico 5
- Coil
- Hum-cancelling
vintage outputdarkmid-forward
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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What others say
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Micky Crystal Demos the Bare Knuckle Peacemaker Humbucker Set
Kris Barras demonstrating the Chris Robertson signature Peacemaker humbucker bridge and neck set.
John Huldt demonstrates the Bare Knuckle Peacemaker humbuckers
Bare Knuckle Pickups Peacemaker humbucker set demonstrated by Danny Dela Cruz.
Peacemaker Tone Test By Danny Dela Cruz
Chris Robertson of Black Stone Cherry Signature Bare Knuckle Peacemaker demonstration.
“The low end is thick without getting soggy.”
“The highs stay sweet and round but still have enough bite to talk back when you dig in.”
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