Bare Knuckle Pickups Riff Raff - 6 Nickel Screws Set

A "PAF 1960" Humbucker Revisited for More Sharpness

The Riff Raff is designed in the spirit of the 1960 Alnico 5 PAF humbuckers, with a more symmetrical winding approach using 42 AWG enamelled wire. The result: more focus in the mids/highs, a faster response, and an immediate "snap" feel under the fingers. It features the same manufacturing precision as other vintage models from the brand but with a sharper signature, crafted to cut through a mix effortlessly.

For Which Styles and Guitars?

This humbucker set is aimed at guitarists seeking an expressive vintage foundation but with more bite than a traditional humbucker. It excels in blues, funk, indie, garage, punk, alternative, and classic rock, while maintaining excellent performance in 80s heavy rock and metal with a high-gain amp.

Regarding compatibility, it suits solid body and semi-hollow guitars, particularly double cut and single cut models with set necks, as well as any guitar that would benefit from a brighter, more punchy rock'n'roll voice. It also works very well on baritone guitars thanks to its firm and controlled low end.

Clarity, Punch, and Dynamics: The Set That Keeps Control

The low end remains deep without muddiness, helping maintain precise articulation in open chords as well as power chords. The added presence in the upper spectrum brings sharpness while retaining a "soft" bite: perfect for lively cleans, harmonically rich crunches, and saturations that stay clear. If you're looking for a Bare Knuckle humbucker with a vintage grain but capable of sounding more aggressive and immediate, the Riff Raff is a benchmark designed for pick playing and edgy rhythms.

Technical specifications

Electronics	Passive	Winding	double
Category	electric microphone	Position	handle, bridge, set
Magnet	alnico V	Color	Grey

Finish	Nickel	Bridge	DC resistance 8.2 kOhms
Screws	Nickel	Neck	DC resistance 7.4 kOhms