The Mule humbucker
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The Mule has a classic 'Patent Applied For' vintage tone with exceptionally balanced frequency response and more than enough power for almost any application.
The Mule humbuckers are built and voiced as faithful reproductions of the best sounding late '59 PAFs with a differing number of turns of vintage correct 42 AWG plain enamel wire on each coil. The result is outstanding clarity and extended dynamic range. The solid nickel silver baseplate and cover are exact replicas along with the butyrate bobbins, maple spacers, nickel-plated slugs and Fillister no.5 pole screws. Sand cast Alnico IV magnets give The Mule faster response in the bass, fuller mids and better control in the high end. Even at low levels of gain, smooth harmonic feedback which is full of overtones is possible, while clean sounds have depth and unmistakable vintage character. The idea of these pickups is to have a vocal tone that’s expressive and clear, while driving amps commandingly into overdrive when required.
Available in all our open coil and covered custom finishes.
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APPLICATIONS
Blues, Country, Jazz, Funk, Indie, Reggae, Britpop, Classic Rock, Heavy Rock and even Metal.SUITABILITY
All solid-body guitars, semi-acoustic and hollow-body guitars especially single cut/glued neck styles; any guitar that would benefit from a more even frequency response and improved dynamics.Specification
Position: Bridge DC Resistance: 8.4 kΩ Magnet: Alnico 4
Position: Neck DC Resistance: 7.3 kΩ Magnet: Alnico 4
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
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Published on 28 Mar 2017
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I have to say that they exceed my expectations. Very surprised at the split coil sound and the overall musicality. Really very good indeed.
Please thank Tim for his thoughtful advice on the Mules. They are now in the PRS Custom 24, thanks to a long-time friend of mine at Five Star Music in Ringwood, Victoria which also happens to be a BKP seller. These pickups are amazing. Perfect for my needs and wants. Now I’m thinking how to give you more business!
