Pickups Used:
The Juggernaut, Ragnarok

Quote: Misha Mansoor's signature pickup is the bestselling Juggernaut: "The Bare Knuckle Juggernaut encapsulates everything that I look for in a pickup in a groundbreaking way. I can finally have the tightness and attack of a ceramic with the dynamics and musical nature of an Alnico. I can proudly call the Bare Knuckle 'Juggernaut' my signature pickup set." - Misha Mansoor

Pickup Used:
Rebel Yell

Quote: Steve Stevens' signature pickup is the Rebel Yell: "The Rebel Yell just growls with an even harmonic richness that I never hear in other pickups. It's so full of clear bottom and perfect pick attack. These pickups are in a whole other league - they're the real deal!"

Pickups Used:
Aftermath, Crawler, Warpig, Silo

Quote: "I need a pickup with the ability to create glassy, ambient leads and warm, clear chord tones. Equally I need it to sound crushingly heavy and aggressive. The Silo humbuckers give me everything I need and more. I couldn’t be happier."

Pickup Used:
Aftermath

Quote: "The aftermath pick up was a no brainer for me. I only have one pick up in my signature model. This pick up does it all. It is massive yet tight and precise. Is has a great dynamic range. It can handle anything and everything I throw it’s way. "

Pickups Used:
Emerald, Impulse, Rebel Yell, Cold Sweat, Aftermath, Painkiller, Nailbomb

Quote: Josh Smith's signature pickup is the Impulse: "The thing about the Impulse set that I like the most is that they're real players pickups and although designed for me, they don't sway towards any particular genre of music. Just about anyone can buy these pickups and get a lot out of them in most applications. Whether you're a lead player with red-hot chops, or the rhythm player holding down the meat and potatoes, Strat or Les Paul, or baritone 7 string like me, the Impulse set has something to offer to you."

Pickups Used:
Black Hawk, Cobra T, Manhattan

Quote: "I’ve been on a tone hunt for years and have gone through countless pickups. Blackhawks have been my number one choice in the studio and on stage with Prada since the first time I tried them. They’re powerful, aggressive, transparent and most importantly, dynamic."

Pickup Used:
Black Hawk

Quote: "I've been using Bareknuckle for over a decade now. The blackhawks are exactly what I want in my tone. Tight low end, articulate and plenty of bite."

Pickups Used:
VHII, Holydiver

Quote: "I have played BKPs for over 10 years and can't imagine my guitar sound without them. The level of clarity and response is unparalleled."

Pickups Used:
Impulse, The Juggernaut, Nailbomb, Brute Force humbucker

Quote: "Bare Knuckles are great because they have such an honest, organic quality. You get out of them what you put in, which is a quality I’ve always been drawn to. Pickups should sound like the player!”

Pickups Used:
Cold Sweat, Nailbomb

Pickup Used:
Black Hawk

Quote: "Between my time as a touring musician and producing/engineering records out of The Machine Shop/Graphic Nature Audio for a number of years, I've tried just about every 7 string pickup on the market. The second I threw a set of Black Hawks in one of my guitars I knew my search for MY perfect 7 string pickup was over. It was the exact tone and feel I had been after for years, and from the very first note I knew I had found it. Now all of my touring 7 string guitars have Black Hawks in them, and they're a huge piece of the puzzle for my 7 string tone in The Acacia Strain."

Pickups Used:
Painkiller, Warpig

Quote: '' BKP is the secret and main ingredient of my guitar sound ''

Pickups Used:
The Juggernaut, Ragnarok

Quote: "Simply the best pickups I have ever played. The versatility of Juggernaut set allows me to pull a wide range of rich heavy tones whist maintaining clarity and dynamics, cleaning up brilliantly for those etherial cleans. British hand wound greatness!"

Pickups Used:
Stormy Monday, Impulse, Cold Sweat

Quote: "I used BKP all the way back to 2008, when we recorded our album "Make Your Own History" and ever since then, I was in love. It was a goal of mine to one day represent these pick ups, and play the best humbuckers for aggressive music that the market has to offer. I started finally loading my fender stratocasters with BKP in 2016-17, starting with an Impulse set, then later added a Cold Sweat pickup (what I used on Make Your Own History album) and for Trade Wind, which requires a less aggressive, more warm tone, I added a Stormy Monday pickup. Impulse is my go-to, and has featured on the 2017 Stray From The Path album "Only Death Is Real". By far these are the best pickups I know, and will be playing BKP for the rest of my career"

Pickup Used:
Warpig

Quote: "I received my Carillion guitar loaded with the BNP Warpigs. I love the sound of the pickups paired with the feel of the guitar. Definitely a winning combo!"

Pickups Used:
Abraxas, Aftermath, PAT Pend '63 Veneer Board

Quote: 'Bare Knuckle pickups for me are transformative. They have it all, clarity, depth and sustain no matter whether if it’s designed for hard rock, pop or country. I need pickups that give me different variances in sound for different styles but still retain the superior quality, BKP pickups are one of the best around!'

Pickups Used:
Aftermath, Nailbomb

Quote: "I first got my first set of bare knuckle pickups ten years ago and I haven’t looked back since. The responsiveness, dynamics and clarity from clean tones to modern metal blows me away to this day."

Pickup Used:
Aftermath

Quote: "The Aftermath is the ultimate heavy riffing pick up; it's highly dynamic, articulate and aggressive, but also super tight and easy to control. However its true-standout quality for me is its ability to make low single string notes cut through the mix like a grand piano in a concert hall."

Pickup Used:
Crawler

Quote: Geoff's signature pickup, the Crawler, was the first signature model that Bare Knuckle made. Geoff and Tim worked together to create a pickup which Geoff said had: "Tone AND power - all I ever wanted!"

Pickups Used:
Nailbomb, Mississippi Queen

Quote: Matt Bellamy is known for playing guitars made by Exeter-based family-run company, Mansons. He uses a Manson/BKP MBK1 and MBK2 in his Manson signature guitars.

Quote: "Tim's as good as anyone I've come across, he's able to understand what you're trying to say in terms of sound. I'd be saying things such as, "the clang of the Clash", trying not to get too esoteric, but Tim has such expertise and we got there." - Johnny Marr on the development of his Bare Knuckle Jaguar Coils.

Pickup Used:
PG Blues

Quote: "I used a German solid-body with Bare Knuckle Pickups, which are kind of out-of-phase to give you a Peter Green vibe. I just ran both pickups full."

Pickups Used:
Miracle Man, Nailbomb

Quote: "I use Bare Knuckle 'Nailbombs' in my Explorers because they are the perfect blend of punishing and dynamic. When I need the intensity of a high output pickup they are right there. When I want to dial it back they capture all the nuances of subtle playing."

Pickup Used:
Aftermath

Quote: "I used the Aftermath pickup for the first time during the recordings of the upcoming Within Temptation album 'Hydra'. I'll make sure to have all the pickups in my 'live' guitars replaced by Bare Knuckles before we go on tour."

Pickups Used:
Aftermath, Painkiller

Quote: “I love the clarity, organic feel and openness of the Aftermaths, they are also very dry sounding which allows me to use a saturated tone in low tunings and still retain chord clarity.”

Pickups Used:
Aftermath, Warpig, Silo

Quote: "Bare Knuckle Pickups are my number 1 pickup choice. The Warpig bridge and Aftermath neck I'm using gives my guitars such a thick and monstrous tone, perfect for modern metal and rock sounds. I could not be happier with what it brings to my mixes and how consistent it is in a live and studio setting."

Pickup Used:
Nailbomb

Quote: "I wasn't aware there was anything other than BKPs that I would want to put in my guitars?! Amazing company to work with in every respect and will have my custom for a long time to come!"

Pickups Used:
VHII, Abraxas, Holydiver, Nailbomb, Cobra Single Coil

Quote: "I’m incredibly proud to play Bare Knuckle, they sound great and are handwound with love. Back in 2008 I dropped a set of Nailbombs in my Les Paul which totally transformed it. Every guitar that I have a Bare Knuckle installed in becomes a favourite instrument. Amazing pickups, amazing company."

Pickup Used:
Painkiller

Quote: Roman uses calibrated Painkiller sets in his OD guitars

Pickups Used:
Abraxas, Brown Sugar

Quote: “We’ve used Bareknuckle pickups on our ‘The Hunting Party’ and ‘One More Light’ albums, which are stylistically very different. Our lead engineer, Ethan Mates, recommended them, and I think they’ve worked out great.”

Pickup Used:
Nailbomb

Quote: " I had been trying to find the right pickup for so long before discovering the Nailbomb. I had one fitted into the bridge on my Fender Jazzmaster right before recording the first Employed To Serve album and I haven’t looked back since. Every ETS album and gig from then on has been with a Nailbomb behind the tone. This pick up has all the hi-gain output needed for playing in a heavy band whilst maintaining a super focused attack. This pick up is Perfect for Metal, Rock, Blues and everything in between."

Pickups Used:
Impulse, Aftermath, Painkiller, Warpig

Quote: "I've been using Bareknuckle Pickups for about 6-7 years now and have never looked back. I've gone from Aftermaths, to Warpigs, Painkillers, and am currently using a set of Impulses. Every single one of these pickups have always been built to a standard that I consider unparalleled, and produced their own incredibly unique sound that I've never been let down by. The versatility you get with these pickups blows my mind frequently and I'm so excited to try more."

Pickup Used:
The Mule

Quote: "We typically lean more towards the traditional PAF style humbucker so with the mule it was the first pickup that had us have that “ah ha” moment and showed that there is something out there a cut above the rest."

Quote: "The mule is a super articulate pickup with unreal touch response to the player. It cleans up extremely well which makes this pickup a super versatile, well rounded multi personality piece of machinery. We have gotten more compliments than ever since plugging those bad boys into our Gibsons!"

Pickups Used:
PAT Pend '63 Veneer Board, Irish Tour Single Coil, Piledriver

Quote: "Bare Knuckle Pickups are a massive part of my tone and have totally transformed my guitars. Four of my guitars feature BKPs and I would never be without any of them. My Bare Knuckle Pickups give me a huge range of sounds across all my guitars and have allowed tone that before Bare Knuckle, I could only have dreamed of, totally mind-blowing! Incredible quality, construction & finish with service second to none."

Pickups Used:
The Juggernaut, Silo

Quote: ''The best tone comes from the best pickups, and that is exactly what you get with BKP. The Juggernauts had me sold from day one and I knew I would never need anything else other than Bare Knuckle Pickups in my guitars. Amazing company and amazing people to work alongside.''

Pickup Used:
PAT Pend '63 Veneer Board

Quote: “Bare Knuckle Pickups have been supporting me from the start of my career. I pay tribute to a lot of my British Blues guitar hero’s and you can’t beat BKP for re capturing and creating the classic sounds that I grew up listening to. The build quality on them are incredible. I’ve beat up my guitar on tour around the world and never had any issues. There’s something to be said in them being hand wound and British. My favourite BKP are the 63 pickups. I have them in both my fender 1964 custom Stratocaster & my hand made Probett Stratocaster”

Pickups Used:
The Mule, Abraxas, Cold Sweat, Old Guard humbucker

Quote: “Bareknuckle pickups are the best pickups on the market, period! The mules are the best paf pickups I’ve ever heard.”

Pickups Used:
The Mule, Riff Raff, The Juggernaut, PAT Pend '63 Veneer Board, Irish Tour Single Coil, Yardbird

Quote: “Ever since I installed my first Bare Knuckle Mule set on my Les Paul, I have never looked back. Whether it’s for my Strats, Tele or Les Pauls... My guitar tech and I have managed to find a specific set that has brought each of my working guitars to it’s full potential. Bare Knuckle’s tone is second to none. I feel at home with these pickups, more than I ever felt before.”

Pickups Used:
Aftermath, Painkiller, Nailbomb

Quote: "What I love the most is the intense pick attack, clarity and modern voicing. I am a tone seeker. I have tried many brands out there but absolutely nothing beats Bare Knuckle \m/\m/ With BKP, the quest for the best guitar sound, is over."

Pickup Used:
Aftermath

Quote: "Aftermath in a band like DREAMSHADE gives me the right amount of control, clarity and power i need for heavy riffing and a fantastic single coil vibe using a split coil which i really love . Since I've joined the band we've been recording 4 guitars tracks on our albums.. 2 with humbuckers + 2 with split coils and AFTERMATH is always the first choice !"

Pickups Used:
Painkiller, Stockholm 90

Quote: "Bareknuckle pickups are the most defined and precise we’ve ever used, at the beginning we were looking for the most aggressive humbucker there is, and we found our love with the Painkiller model, the sharp Attack, the fast response in the bass… it’s a beast ! Nico also chose to equip his Jazzmaster with a HSP90 Stockholm set, a richer midrange, a more vintage tone but still super aggressive and modern sounding."

Pickup Used:
Painkiller

Quote: "Bareknuckle pickups are the most defined and precise we’ve ever used, at the beginning we were looking for the most aggressive humbucker there is, and we found our love with the Painkiller model, the sharp Attack, the fast response in the bass… it’s a beast !"

Pickup Used:
Aftermath

Quote: “If you’re looking for a massive slap you in the mouth guitar tone then the Aftermath is what you’re after. I myself generally play with a heavy hand leaving the dynamics on this pick up ready to do their job. Once you dial in your tone you won’t want to use anything else.”

Pickups Used:
Cold Sweat, The Juggernaut, Nailbomb

Quote: “Pickup choice is a vital decision that goes into achieving an amazing tone. I need something that can be menacingly aggressive, yet remain crystal clear for sparkling cleans. Something that can keep up with the dynamics of my playing, remaining tight and articulate throughout. Bare Knuckle Pickups achieve all this and more, and I couldn’t be happier with my sound.”

Pickups Used:
Cold Sweat, Painkiller, The Juggernaut, The Sinner Single Coil

Pickups Used:
Riff Raff, Black Hawk, Holydiver, The Mother's Milk Single Coil, Cobra Single Coil

Quote: "These pickups really help me deliver my music the best way possible. From warm crisp tones to metal to screaming soloing with tons of sustain and articulation, they handle it all. BKP definitely understands the needs of the 21st century guitar player!"

Pickups Used:
Riff Raff, The Sinner Single Coil

Quote: “Loving the Sinner and Riff Raffs from Bare Knuckle. A single coil with fantastic mids and a set of humbuckers which suited my older Gibson brilliantly.”

Pickup Used:
Black Hawk

Quote: “The type of dynamics, clarity and definition I get from the BK pickups is what I couldn’t find anywhere else. The pickups react to my playing so naturally that sometimes I forget they even exist.

Pickup Used:
Aftermath

Quote: “This Aftermath set has a crazy harmonic range and tonal punch that I’ve never had in a pickup before, I love how much it enhances the aggression from my playing.”

Pickups Used:
The Mule, Riff Raff, True Grit p90

Quote: Since using bareknuckle pickups, they’ve become an essential part of my sound. I dial my amps super dark, so the brightness, clarity and dynamics of the unpotted ‘Mule & Riff Raff’ combo really help my guitar cut through the mix in both live and studio environments... You can really hear the attention to detail that goes into making these pickups...

Pickups Used:
Aftermath, 'Pig 90

Quote: "There is nothing better to me than picking up my guitar, and knowing that I’m dangerous. Imagine a freight train slamming into a nuclear reactor….That’s how I describe the Aftermaths. My other favorite aggressors are the Pig 90’s in my baritone. They really bring out the purity of the guitar, but don’t get me wrong they can get really nasty when you need them to. I hope you like Pork, cuz here comes the Hog!!!"

Pickups Used:
Aftermath, The Juggernaut

Quote: "BKP are the only pickups I want in my guitars. “Passive but massive” is what I heard about BKP when I first started playing them and that statement doesn’t disappoint. The Juggernaut is incredibly versatile and I love the clarity it produces to elevate our tone."

Pickup Used:
The Juggernaut

Quote: "I have to say, the sound of my PRS with the Juggernaut set literally blow my mind !! I'm very stoked !! It's the best pickups I've ever had so far!!"

Pickup Used:
Impulse

Quote: “ I’ve used Bare Knuckle Pickups ever since Thornhill’s first show. I’ve tried 3 or 4 sets and loved them all however the Impulse has been my go-to. Given that we play in such a low tuning it’s pretty easy for everything to sound quite muddy and for the low end to bloom however the dynamics and clarity these are able to deliver through a saturated tone is honestly unparalleled. Given that half of our material is softer and more melodic, I needed something that could handle both distorted and clean tones. From super chunky and clear rhythms to sparkly and ethereal cleans, these pickups really smash the ball out of the park in both departments. I’m keen to see what BKP come up with in the future!”

Pickups Used:
Black Dog, Emerald, Nailbomb

Quote: "Tim really knew the sound I was going for and recommended the Black Dog set, I love the mid honk and these pups really cut through a mix and make leads feel easier somehow! I can’t recommend BKP enough!"

Pickups Used:
Black Hawk, Cobra Single Coil

Quote: “The moment I started playing with Bare Knuckle Pickups is the same moment I realized these truly are carefully crafted to perfection and deliver. I’m beyond honored to represent such a great brand that I believe makes the best pickups out there.”

Quote: "My custom 9 string pickups have been serious game changers. Playing an atypical instrument through an irregular rig in a two piece band where I do the sonic duties of two or three people means I rely heavily on my gear. BKP make the only pickups that I’ve found that can get the job done. They sound crushing through both my heavily distorted guitar rig and my bass rig which is dialed for a cleaner, low-end tone."

Pickup Used:
Aftermath

Quote: "Bare knuckle aftermath pickups have such a clear and crisp tone, which are essential for producing the contemporary metal sound I strive for!"

Pickup Used:
Black Hawk

Quote: "I simply whack one Bare Knuckle in the bridge and I get the rawest and heaviest tone I could ever want. Once you go Bare Knuckle, you'll never play anything else."

Pickup Used:
Emerald

Quote: "I put a set of Bare Knuckle Emeralds in my PRS Custom 24 and they made a huge difference! The pickups are super clear with a great vintage sound. The bridge pickup really screams and has a lot more bass than I was expecting; it gives the tone a lot of meat without losing any clarity. The neck pickup has a beautiful roundness that is very characteristic of the PAF sound I love. Also the split coil tones are beyond incredible. They're very glassy and have a lot of chime without being abrasive or losing warmth. The Emeralds sound awesome clean or with lots of gain. I highly recommend checking them out."

Pickups Used:
The Mule, Riff Raff, VHII, Emerald, Black Hawk, Holydiver, PAT Pend '63 Veneer Board, The Sinner Single Coil

Quote: "I'm using a set of VHII's with a 63 Veneer Board in my main Ibanez JCRG and it's killer for hard rock! From crystal clean to hot-rodded high gain, the VHII's have got the fat vintage tone, dynamic sensitivity and versatility for all contemporary styles. With the volume and tone controls coming into play, the pickups remain engaging throughout the whole range of classic blues, rock and metal sounds. I'm also using a Holy Diver bridge and Emerald neck in my RG550, and a set of Black Hawks in my Ian Allerton custom 7-string, and across the whole range of available tones, the recognisable characteristic for me is the absolute clarity of these pickups. Bare Knuckles rule!"

Pickups Used:
PG Blues, Riff Raff, VHII, Black Dog, Slow Hand Single Coil

Quote: "I have had an incredibly good experience with the guys at Bare Knuckle Pickups. Although I'm obsessive about tone, I've been very unadventurous when it comes to pickups, tending to stick with what was in the guitar. But I had an issue with a 70's Strat which sounded good acoustically but was a right dog when plugged in. I knew what I wanted tone wise, but had no idea which pickup would deliver it. I called BKP, was looked after right away and had a long phone conversation on what I wanted. I bought the Slow Hands. When I dropped them in the guitar I was blown away, they were the absolute embodiment of what I had described - they were magic and made my Strat come to life. The detail and weight in the tone was a truly beautiful thing. I am now working with BKP to replace the Pups in all my Les Pauls. We take care, work slowly replacing one at a time and they have helped me realise the sounds in my head. BK pickups have an organic quality and a 'soul' that I have not heard anywhere else.

Pickups Used:
Holydiver, The Sinner Single Coil

Quote: "Bare Knuckle pickups are absolutely the best sounding pickups I've ever played! They are extremely tight and versatile. The highs are crystal clear, the mids are fat, and the lows are warm without ever sounding muddy. I am blown away."

Pickup Used:
Riff Raff

Quote: Brian Molko from Placebo has had the Riff Raff humbucker fitted in his guitars. The unmistakable versatile rock voice of the Riff Raff suits Placebo's playing perfectly.

Pickup Used:
Apache Single Coil

Quote: "Last week was the first opportunity I had to put [Bare Knuckle] pickups on my guitar. They are SO good. I put them in my '72 CBS strat which I love playing, but never sounded that great, and it has been completely transformed. I'm using it on an LP we are currently recording at RAK. I fancy buying another set to try soon too - maybe something a little heavier. Anyway, this is one very happy customer."

Pickup Used:
Mississippi Queen

Quote: "I finally got the Mississippi Queen pickups installed in my LP. They sound amazing! I'm really, really pleased with these! Rest assured, I will run my mouth to everyone I know about how great your pickups are."

Pickups Used:
PAT Pend '59 Slab Board Single, PAT Pend '63 Veneer Board

Quote: "Being a bit of a traditionalist, I use vintage PAT Pend Strat series Bare Knuckles, and they ROCK! Chunky, punchy and a lovely high end, just beautiful. They leave my original '62 pickups trailing in the dust. I love 'em, there's no doubt about it, BARE KNUCKLES ARE THE BEST!"

Pickup Used:
Supermassive 90

Quote: "The Bare Knuckle sounds like the musical equivalent of a building falling down."

Pickup Used:
Black Hawk

Quote: "I used active pickups for a long time. I never thought anything else would ever top it. Then I heard the Blackhawks..."

Pickup Used:
Aftermath

Quote: "Bare Knuckles are so clear and dynamic and really bring out the intensity of your playing. They also help to get the best tone out of your guitar and amp. You can easily hear every note in a full 6 string chord and can tell if a player is picking softly or thrashing the strings."

Pickup Used:
Warpig

Quote: "After 20 years I finally found the best pickup for my instruments: Bare Knuckle ceramic "camo" WARPIG! It has an incredibly powerful and aggressive sound. The "camo" finish adds real brutality and perfection to this wonderful pickup. In the future, I will have no other pickups than Bare Knuckle!"

Pickups Used:
The Mule, Riff Raff, Apache Single Coil, Blackguard Tele® Series - Flat '50, Mississippi Queen

Quote: "From Apaches in my Strats and Blackguards in my Teles, to Mules in my Les Pauls, Bare Knuckle pickups are the best thing I've ever done for my guitars!"

Pickup Used:
PAT Pend '59 Slab Board Single

Quote: The Shadow's guitarist Bruce Welch uses a set of PAT Pend '59 Slab Boards. Bruce was looking to improve his output and clarity when playing live. He also went for the BK 280k pots and BK Jensen Cap.

Pickups Used:
Aftermath, Painkiller

Quote: "Painkillers: I couldn't think of better fit when it comes to mahogany, and the tight, strong mids yet very warm response of Painkillers. This is by far my favourite pickup I've ever tried. Solos sound delicious, like swimming in an ocean of melted cheese. They've got this crisp and powerful attack that bite your fingers back!"

Pickup Used:
J Bass - '60 PE

Quote: "I fitted [Bare Knuckle Pickups] to one of my favourite Jazz basses in December 2012. This was just in time to use it on a special seasonal gig accompanying Eric Clapton and special guest Steve Winwood. This was the first time I had used the Bare Knuckle bass pickups in anger, and I have to say they sounded absolutely awesome! Very clear and punchy low end with serious growl when required, and just the right amount of highs. Really great, and a real improvement over the previously fitted pickups, which were too scooped & bright for my taste. I need strong, punchy fundamentals, clear and articulate mids, and good treble without too much "zingy" high end, and that's what the Bare Knuckle J Bass pickups deliver."

Pickups Used:
Cold Sweat, Nailbomb

Quote: "Punch, definition, organic tone...I could easily continue the list. Both the Nailbomb and Cold Sweat give me an incomparable pleasure to play. The best pickups I ever had!"

Pickups Used:
Black Hawk, Warpig, Nailbomb

Quote: "The low-end tightness and incredible clarity are amazing with these pickups, while still having a lot of output and an incredible tone. They just have the right amount of EVERYTHING, without lacking anything. I seriously believe these are the best pickups I've ever used."

Pickups Used:
Crawler, Stockholm

Quote: "For me, the Crawler pickups are perfect for both Metal and Classic Rock."

Pickup Used:
Piledriver

Quote: "My BK Piledrivers are nothing short of a revelation! They've only gone and turned an already wondrous telecaster into a veritable smorgasbord of sonic tomfoolery, capable of anything I desire! A lower mandible-dropping, twang-resplendent (yet at the same time satisfyingly juicy) collection of wood and wire! And that even rhymed!"

Pickup Used:
Painkiller

Quote: "They arrived and are installed and sound awesome."

Pickup Used:
Rebel Yell

Quote: "As an explorer of sound who merges multiple cultures and genres, I've changed pickups a few times on my guitars, 'till I ended up with BK few years ago. Not going anywhere. They simply have it all,­ the sensitivity, accuracy and power to make every note shine out!"

Pickup Used:
Blue Note 90

Quote: "The Blue Note P90s in the Duesenberg and the vintage Jag pick-ups sound wonderful."

Pickup Used:
The Mule

Quote: "The Bare Knuckle Mules bring just the right amount of filth to our Telecasters. These pickups can turn any guitar into a dynamic, responsive instrument. Simply the most solid pickups I've ever used."

Pickup Used:
The Mule

Quote: "After fitting my Tele with Bare Knuckles 5 years ago there's been no turning back. The Bare Knuckle Mules are aggressive, loud and very responsive to pick dynamics. By far the best pickups I've ever used!"

Pickup Used:
Nailbomb

Quote: "Just wanted to say a massive THANK YOU for turning my Nailbomb pickups around so fast! They got here super quick, and I got them straight to my guitar builder. He was the guitar tech for ELO and made guitars for George Harrison. He played the Nailbombs on my new guitar and said that pickups don't come any better than that! He was really impressed. I can't wait to turn up the volume and enjoy everything these pickups have got to give!"

Pickups Used:
Abraxas, Irish Tour Single Coil, Piledriver, Nantucket

Quote: "My non-reverse Firebird turned into a monster when I installed a set of Abraxas pickups in it; the bridge has just the right amount of bite and responds brilliantly to the dynamics of my playing and the neck is the best neck pickup I've ever used, creamy sustain and tone to die for. Also, having played at the Ballyshannon Rory Gallagher festival at the request of Rory's brother and road manager Donal Gallagher, all I can say is that my Irish Tours stood up to the challenge."

Pickups Used:
VHII, Nailbomb

Quote: Intervals are a progressive metal band hailing from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Aaron Marshall created it as a creative outlet for his own music. Amongst others, Aaron has installed a ceramic Nailbomb/VHII combo in his 6 and 7 string guitars.

Pickup Used:
Supermassive 90

Quote: "I am using the Bare Knuckle [P90] installed in my Gibson Les Paul Junior! The Supermassive 90 really screams when I play lead breaks."

Pickup Used:
Aftermath

Quote: "These pick-ups are killer... so tight, yet so huge; perfect for the 87' Les Paul that they will forever live in. I described to you the sound I was looking for over the phone, and you nailed it with these Aftermaths on the first try. You simply can't get better than that."

Pickup Used:
Aftermath

Quote: Aaron from Paradise Lost has been a BKP fan for a while now, and says: "All the rhythms were recorded exclusively with my stunning Aftermath loaded Mayones Setius, which has been the core heavy riff sound for our upcoming album, Tragic Idol. I'm now officially hooked on Bare Knuckle!"

Pickup Used:
The Mule

Quote: "I LOVE my BKP Mule pickup! She's exactly what I was looking for to round out my tone; searing high end, mixed beautifully with just the right amount of low end crunch and response I need...and she packs a punch that'll knock you out for days! Thank you for crafting such amazing products, Bare Knuckle!"

Pickups Used:
The Mule, The Juggernaut, Warpig, Nailbomb, Ragnarok

Quote: Rutger is based in the Netherlands, playing in bands Pestilence, Shinigami, Bleeding Gods and Alterizer. He plays many genres, from classical music all the way up to death metal and thrash. He says: "I have tried a wide variety of Bare Knuckle Pickups throughout the last 5 years, from Painkillers to Black Dogs, Aftermaths and Juggernauts. But simply put, I have tried almost every brand of pickup out there but once I tried Bare Knuckle Pickups I just never looked back. I love the attack, the sheer brute force, yet every single note is clearly distinguishable both live and in the studio. In my eyes these beasts are just the best of the best. For me a set of Nailbombs or a Warpig (ceramic) bridge and Mule (alnico) neck combo takes the cake. Combine this with the most awesome finishes and best customer service out there...Well what more can you want! I am very proud to be part of the BKP family!"

Pickups Used:
Black Hawk, Painkiller

Quote: "As expected, they sound completely insane. In a good way! I'm in love with the radiator grill. Looks and sounds amazing! I have never had such awesome service and turn around time before. So thank you very much!"

Pickup Used:
Slow Hand Single Coil

Quote: King King create rocky blues that works a treat with our BKPs.

Pickups Used:
Black Hawk, Aftermath, Painkiller

Quote: "I really love Bare Knuckle Pickups, their organics, dynamic, with clear harmonics. I use them in all my guitars. The most balanced metal pickups!"

Pickups Used:
Black Dog, Piledriver

Quote: "I've have nothing but good things to say about Bare Knuckle! The high output and brilliant clarity of the piledriver and black dog really pushes the front end of my amplifier and gives me so many options tonally!"

Pickups Used:
J Bass - '60 PE, P Bass - '58 Split Coil P

Quote: "The clarity and power and mind blowing. Attack and rumble come in truckloads, yet you can ease off for smooth, thick and warm tones. Even and well defined across the whole fretboard."

Pickups Used:
Cold Sweat, Painkiller

Pickups Used:
Cold Sweat, Aftermath, The Juggernaut, Holydiver, Cobra Single Coil

Quote: “Finally I can say I have found the perfect balance in my tone; powerful distortion without sacrificing a good clean tone. Versatility is all I needed for the recordings and shows of Kitsune Art and sincerely BKP have it”.

Pickups Used:
Black Hawk, Aftermath

Quote: "Bare Knuckle will make you completely change respect to the guitar pickup's sound. Simply amazing"

Pickups Used:
Abraxas, PAT Pend '63 Veneer Board

Quote: Milton has worked as a session musician for Take That and Jeff Lynne's ELO for many years, playing his BKPs.

Pickups Used:
The Mule, Rebel Yell, Aftermath, Painkiller

Quote: "When I got my first set of Bare Knuckle Pickups I was able to A/B the tone with one of my other guitars. The difference was remarkable. I had more clarity, punch and richness with my Bare Knuckles. Soon after I was playing a festival gig out of my country. The band before us had some issue with squealing, feedback and other various noises. I plug in and experienced none of that. Just great tone. I’ve been using Bare Knuckles in all my guitar ever since."

Pickups Used:
The Mule, VHII, Apache Single Coil, The Mother's Milk Single Coil, PAT Pend '63 Veneer Board, Blackguard Tele® Series - Flat '50

Quote: "I'm using these amazing pickups in all of my guitars. Simply amazing tone, absolutely perfect frequency response and an overall dynamics that astonish you. It's the first time that I am completely satisfied from my pickups and I can't ask for something better."

Pickup Used:
Nailbomb

Quote: "[My] Nailbombs feel so much more comfortable and intuitive than anything I've ever tried. I literally look forward to playing like a kid again! Cleans sound full even in split positions, yet the rhythms are tight and super clear! I'm one happy BKP owner now!"

Pickup Used:
Aftermath

Quote: "The pickups arrived and they f*cking rule."

Pickups Used:
Aftermath, Nailbomb

Quote: "Bare Knuckle Pickups have become the staple of my tone; guaranteed clarity and uncompromised bottom end aid me to supply the riff heavy onslaught that a Wild Lies show delivers".

Pickups Used:
Stormy Monday, Riff Raff

Quote: "Working on The Arc Angel with Boult has been nothing but a pleasure. I was completely overwhelmed when Chris said he would build me a signature model guitar and he really listened to what I was looking for in my next guitar. I needed a guitar that could handle both heaviness and soul, The Arc Angel delivers both with ease. Loading her up with Bare Knuckle's was a no brain'er, I have used Bare Knuckles on all HOTD recordings and knew the tone I desired, the Riff Raff gives me the bite I need, whilst the Stormy Monday provides warmth and soul. Having had serious back troubles all of my adult life, It was essential that the guitar was lightweight and comfortable to play, I couldn't believe what Chris and the guys at Boult have achieved - this beauty is lighter than the f*cking case I carry her in! I am over the moon with the finished beast and cannot wait to break her in over the next shows with Hair of the Dog - Thank You Boult & Bare Knuckle, this is a dream come true!"

Pickup Used:
Painkiller

Quote: "The Bareknuckles Painkiller is integral to my guitar sound - and vital to Glitoris’ sonic identity. When I need the upper mid-range cut on my riff and lead breaks, the Painkiller is right there: powerful, intense and abrasive. The Painkiller’s pick attack is second to none and its effortless sustain means I can hang over the rhythm with ease".

Pickups Used:
Black Hawk, Impulse, Painkiller

Quote: "I love to upgrade my guitars with Bare Knuckles because you can reveal the true sound of the guitar. My Ibanez Custom Strat sounds very big and chunky, sustains better than any of my others now. It's super comfy and I absolutely love it.”

Pickup Used:
Painkiller

Quote: "I loaded up my guitar with painkillers and was stunned. Chilling tone but super strong mids and a freezing sustain."

Pickups Used:
Cold Sweat, Nailbomb

Quote: "Nothing cuts through a mix like a set of Bare Knuckles. The Nailbomb/Cold Sweat combo was what finally gave me everything I was looking for as a player. As someone who does lead work almost exclusively, each pickup's seamless blend of vintage and modern voicing provides a truly dynamic and responsive feel that grants my hands full tonal control over my instrument. Second to none."

Pickups Used:
Nailbomb, 'Pig 90

Quote: "My Bare Knuckles are absolutely killer!! The 'Pig 90 is so brutal with tonnes of clarity and the Nailbomb has perfect balance, smooth for lead tones and a real punch in the face for the riffs."

Pickup Used:
Warpig

Quote: "I use Warpigs because I need gain, power, punch and clarity and these pickups really did this to my sound. I'm very happy with my sound now and a lot of "culpability" is for the Bare Knuckle Warpig."