r/BareknucklePickups

Hi All!!!

Just joined, first post that isnt a repost of my Ibanez beauties.

For those that didn’t see my Ibanezes I recently got my hands on a set of 7 string Aftermaths and 7 string Blackhawks. Both are beautiful.

I had 2 questions: Is there a pickup that’s like an aftermath with more midrange content? The pickups seem scooped, and very nicely so but I’m curious if there’s something close with more mids to cut in a mix.

Second question: I’m putting together a short scale Fender offset (Mustang or Jaguar), and want an Aftermath (or Cold Sweat) neck, and a single coil bridge. Think Tele Custom SH vibes, but what single would pair best with the modern, almost hifi vibe of the Aftermath?

Bonus question: Has anyone tried the Impulse singles before?

BKP seems to get a lot of love for their humbuckers and high output single coils. I have Polymaths in my Les Paul Custom and I really love them. But I don’t hear a lot about their vintage style single coils.

I have a few Strats and I want to switch the pickups out of one equipped with Fender Pure Vintage ‘61s. My others have-
Monty’s ‘62
Lindy Fralin Woodstock
Seymour Duncan SSL1 (Bridge is SSL5T tapped)

I really like my BKP Polymaths, and will probably get a PAF BKP at some point. Monty’s ‘62 Strat pickups are incredible and my favorite in any guitar I own- but I’d feel like I should give BKP’s version of that which I think are the ‘59 slab boards. Anyone use those? Or have any of you tried the Mother’s Milk?

The Triptych also look interesting. Would like to hear about those.

Especially looking for feedback if you used Monty’s and BKP.

Thanks