Vintage-inspired tone with extra midrange punch!
The Bare Knuckle Black Dog humbucker delivers a powerful, throaty tone with deep lows, muscular mids, smooth highs, and more output than a traditional vintage PAF.
Designed for players seeking vintage-inspired tone with additional midrange presence, the Black Dog features hand-wound coils using modern polysol wire.
Its asymmetrical coil design is based on the Bare Knuckle The Mule set, but with increased output, punch, and grit.
With its pronounced midrange and extended bass response, the Black Dog is particularly well suited to hot blues and hard rock, delivering plenty of power without sacrificing clarity.
Single notes sound thick and authoritative, with a strong, singing high end that comes alive when paired with additional preamp gain.
Clean tones are equally impressive, offering depth, warmth, and excellent note separation, even when playing full chords.
Bare Knuckle Black Dog Humbucker features
• Ideal for blues, garage, grunge, classic rock, hard rock, and metal
• Magnets: Alnico 5
• Bobbin colour: Black
• Pole spacing: 50 mm
• Wiring: 4-conductor
• Wax-potted coils
• Leg length: Short (1/4")
• Bridge DC resistance: ~9.4 kΩ
• Neck DC resistance: ~7.7 kΩ
Specs
| Type | Pickups |
| Condition | New |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Lifetime |
| Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
FREE SHIPPING
- Free shipping within Canada.
- Free shipping to the USA.
- Free shipping on international orders over 520$.
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Fast Delivery
- Canada : 1 - 2 business days
- USA : 1 - 2 business days
- Rest of the world: 3 - 5 business days.
Hassle-Free Returns
You have 45 days to test your new gear. If you choose to return it, we’ll send a full refund. It’s that simple: no bogus restocking fees or charges.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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How can I tell if an item is in stock? +
Each product page shows an availability status.
• In stock items are ready to ship.
• Out of stock items are currently unavailable.
You can enter your email to be notified when an item is back in stock.
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Where are you located? +
We’re based in Blainville, Quebec, Canada.
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When will my order ship? +
Orders placed before 12 PM EST ship the same business day.
Tracking details are sent shortly after purchase.
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How much does shipping cost? +
Most orders ship free to Canada and the US.
International orders ship free on purchases over $520 CAD.
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Which shipping methods do you use? +
Orders ship via UPS Expedited by default.
For faster delivery, you can select UPS Express Saver at checkout.
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How long does shipping take? +
Typical delivery times are:
• Canada: 2–3 business days with UPS Expedited, 1 business day with UPS Express Saver
• USA: 2–3 business days with UPS Expedited, 1 business day with UPS Express Saver
• International: 3–5 business days with UPS Expedited, 2–3 business days with UPS Express Saver
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Which payment methods do you accept? +
We accept all major credit cards and PayPal.
Financing options are available through Klarna and RBC PayPlan.
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Do Canadian customers pay sales tax? +
Yes. Sales tax is applied based on your province of residence:
• Alberta: 5%
• British Columbia: 5%
• Manitoba: 5%
• New Brunswick: 15%
• Newfoundland and Labrador: 15%
• Northwest Territories: 5%
• Nova Scotia: 14%
• Nunavut: 5%
• Ontario: 13%
• Prince Edward Island: 15%
• Quebec: 14.975%
• Saskatchewan: 5%
• Yukon: 5%
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Do USA customers pay import fees? +
Yes. Starting August 29, 2025, all US-bound shipments will be subject to duties, taxes, and brokerage fees.
These charges are determined by US Customs and collected by UPS at delivery.
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Do international customers pay import fees? +
Yes. International shipments may be subject to duties and taxes.
These charges are set by the destination country’s customs authority and collected by UPS at delivery.