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Description
Whether it's crushing rhythm tones, fluid solo tone or massive clean soundscapes that you want to create, the Juggernaut humbuckers deliver on every level. The Juggernaut is Periphery guitarist Misha Mansoor’s signature humbucker, and the pickup has been designed with Misha’s progressive playing style in mind. Along with a massive sound, the pickup has an optional distinctive 'bulb' design cover etch, which adds a further dimension to an already unique pickup.
"The Bare Knuckle Juggernaut encapsulates everything that I look for in a pickup in a ground breaking 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.
The Juggernaut humbucker is designed with symmetrically hand-wound twin screw coils and has a unique combination of massive Alnico V and ceramic VIII flankers for its engine in the bridge and a custom size Alnico V in the neck. Bass response is big and focused with lots of weight in the mids for the ultimate in definition through complex extended chord voicings. High end is rich and vocal with all of the articulation and dynamic control that Misha demands for his progressive playing style.
"The pickups are full and musical at all times even though they are super tight and can turn very aggressive if you pick hard." Misha Mansoor.
As with all Bare Knuckle humbuckers, 4 conductor hook-up not only allows access to standard series (humbucking) tone but also parallel wiring (still hum cancelling) or selection of either individual coil for total versatility.
Product specs
| Brand | Bare Knuckle |
| Model | Juggernaut Misha Mansoor Signature Humbucker Set |
| Finish | Various |
| Year | 2013 - 2025 |
| Made In | United Kingdom |
| Categories | Guitar Pickups |
FAQs
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What is the tonal characteristic of the Bare Knuckle Pickups Juggernaut Set?
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The Bare Knuckle Pickups Juggernaut Set is known for its aggressive midrange, tight low end, and articulate highs, making it ideal for modern metal and progressive genres.
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Are the Bare Knuckle Juggernaut pickups suitable for both rhythm and lead guitar playing?
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Yes, the Juggernaut pickups are designed to deliver clarity and punch for rhythm sections while providing excellent sustain and articulation for lead playing.
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What type of guitars are compatible with the Bare Knuckle Juggernaut Set?
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The Bare Knuckle Juggernaut Set is designed for use in electric guitars that accommodate humbucker pickups, making them versatile for various guitar models.
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Does the Bare Knuckle Juggernaut Set come with installation instructions?
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Yes, the Bare Knuckle Juggernaut Set typically includes installation instructions to guide users through the process of replacing their existing pickups.
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Is the Bare Knuckle Juggernaut Set suitable for drop tunings?
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The Juggernaut Set excels in handling lower tunings due to its tight bass response, making it a great choice for players who use drop tunings.
Videos
Misha Mansoor
Bareknuckle Juggernaut Pickup Set (Raw Tones Test and Review)
Bareknuckle Juggernaut Pickup Set (Raw Tones Test and Review)
Misha Mansoor
Bareknuckle Juggernaut - Misha Mansoor pickups
Ola Englund
Bare knuckle juggernaut pickups review
Simon Desmond
Bare Knuckle Pickups Juggernaut Demonstration by Connor Kaminski.
Bare Knuckle Pickups
Rick Graham demonstrates the Bare Knuckle Juggernaut humbuckers
Bare Knuckle Pickups
Reviews
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Bare Knuckle Pickups Juggernaut Set.
Features and functionality
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The Juggernaut set blends ceramic and Alnico qualities for tightness and attack without harshness, focusing on low mids for a fatter sound with clear, dynamic tones.
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The pickups excel in clean and mid-gain settings, offering unexpected dynamics, sweetness, and fatness, even in the bridge position.
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It's noted that these passive pickups allow picking technique to act as a gain control, enhancing versatility in tone.
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Juggernauts are praised for detailed note definition in high-gain settings, with a focus on picking attack and string articulation.
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The 7-string version of the Juggernaut set is confirmed to be available, catering to extended range guitar players.
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The Juggernaut set is available with or without a laser-etched logo, offering aesthetic customization options for users.
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User experience
Comparisons
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The Juggernaut neck pickup was designed to match the output and EQ of the bridge, similar to the VHII but balanced to the Juggernaut bridge.
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Juggernauts address issues found in the Aftermath and Black Hawk by providing smoother top end and shifting low-end focus for better clarity and balance.
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The Juggernaut is described as a "scalpel" for precision, while the Ragnarok is likened to a "sledgehammer" for more aggressive tones.
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Juggernauts are noted for their heavenly clean tones, preferred over Ragnaroks by users for less compressed sound profiles.
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Compared to the Aftermath pickups, the Juggernauts focus more on high-mid frequencies rather than highs, reducing harshness while maintaining clarity.
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Critic Reviews
5.0 out of 5
Based on 2 Reviews and 8 Ratings
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The. Best. Pickups. I've. Ever. Played.
So...I originally bought a DiMarzio Titan bridge for my Ibanez RGT42FXQM [catchy name]. I soon found that the low end was very restrained and didn't "breathe" and that the midrange was very spikey. I tried to get used to it but it continued to bother me. So, I went on Reverb and bought a set that some guy pulled out of his Aristides [and replaced them with Fishmans :/ ] for $270. Always. Look. For. Used. Pickups. I wasn't really digging the 59b in the neck so this worked out pretty well. Now for the tone...
These are the best pickups I've ever played in my life. The first time I tried these I wasn't expecting to like them [based on demos]. Totally. Wrong. The bridge is very balanced EQ-wise, with a large but controlled low end, pleasant midrange grind and an open high end that never gets harsh. The midrange have an interesting vocal, cocked wah type sound going on that I love. The neck is smooth, tight, and sweet, but retains pick attack when you want it to. Oddly enough, it doesn't have that same vocal quality. They sound very stratty split, and the neck has an interesting sound when wired in parallel.
Contrary to popular belief, these are not djent pickups. They will do djent if you want, but this is one of the only sets that I can and will recommend for anyone playing any genre (except maybe brutal-slam-death-grind-core or some shit like that). They're a set of medium output AlNiCo 5 humbuckers that can do pretty much anything. If you've got the cash, get a set right now.
Tight, Brutal, Clear.
All around greatness from these pickups. Exactly what you can expect from Bare Knuckle and Misha Mansoor collab. Yeah of course it Djents, but it's all good for other genres too. Splitting the coils works a treat and gives a nice bit of brightness when you need it.
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Misha posted this video to his youtube page saying "Here is a much more in depth explanation and test of my signature pickup's range of sounds."
Misha is quoted saying "The Bare Knuckle Juggernaut encapsulates everything that I look for in a pickup in a ground breaking 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." on this post from Bare Knuckle's site.
"New @ESPGuitarsUSA Horizon E-II with new @BKPickups Juggernauts installed," says Tome Searle, in this Twitter post.
In this rig rundown Neil talks about the baratone guitar he uses. He states that he uses a Juggernaut in his baratone. He talked to the team at Bare knuckle and asked what the recommended for his style and tone of guitar playing. They recommended him both the aftermath and juggernaut. he opted to put a aftermath in his regular 6 string, and a juggernaut in his baratone
Kai Hansen has replaced the pickups in his well-known "Pink V" ESP guitar with the Bare Knuckle Pickups Juggernaut Set. This change was documented in a feature on his recording equipment by Young Guitar, highlighting the gear used for Helloween's latest project.
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Featured in this Instagram post. He also put them in his Ibanez.
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