Bare Knuckle Pickups Blackguard Tele Series 50 Flat Tele Set

A faithful reinterpretation of the first "blackguard" Teles

Designed based on requests from musicians seeking Telecaster sounds from very specific eras, the Blackguard Tele Series relies on meticulous research. The Flat '50 represents the very early years, with a denser and more muscular identity, ideal if you like a Tele with a strong personality without losing the twang DNA.

Who is it for and what styles?

The Flat '50 is an excellent choice if you want to push a tube amp with more body and output level. It excels in blues, country, jazz, funk, indie, pop, britpop, and classic rock, delivering deeper lows and growling mids while maintaining clear pick articulation.

What defines the Flat '50 sound: power, low-mids, and natural sustain

With its flat-profile Alnico 5 magnets and thicker zinc-plated steel baseplate, the bridge pickup delivers a "gritty" and generous sound with an impressive foundation. The low register extends deeper, mids are full, and sustain appears naturally, resulting in a "wider" Tele that stands out more in the mix. Regarding suitability, the Flat '50 set (like the Flat '52) pairs particularly well with maple fingerboards or any configuration needing increased output and a fatter tone.

Technical specifications

Electronics	Passive	Winding	simple
Category	electric microphone	Position	handle, bridge, set
Instrument	Tele, jazz	Color	Black
Magnet	alnico V

Series	Blackguard Tele Series	Magnets	Alnico 5, flat profile
Model	50 Flat Tele Set (Flat '50)	Neck pickup cover	vintage embossed "flat top" brass
Type	Tele-style guitar pickup set (neck + bridge)	Bridge DC resistance	10.6 kOhms
Manufacture	hand-wound	Neck DC resistance	6.8 kOhms
Wire	43AWG "plain enamel" (bridge and neck)	Applications	Blues, Country, Jazz, Funk, Indie, Pop, Britpop, Classic Rock
Baseplate	thicker zinc-plated steel	Suitability	suited for maple fingerboards and configurations requiring higher output and a fatter tone