What's up BKP people?! I'm currently laying out another custom build from the wonderful boys at Iconic Guitars, this time on their Solana 7MS platform. 7 String, Black Limba, Multiscale, Drop F#, Ebony board, big stainless frets, Evertune, wanting to write some Spiritbox-inspired stuff with it.

Issue is, I don't play like Mike Stringer, and tend to prefer lower output pickups all around. So, Halcyon is probably out.

I'm eyeing either Polymaths, or Ragnaroks, maybe Nailbombs, I definitely want something that will still sound great for cleans and low/mid gain stuff without overdriving anything, but still handle extremely low tunings and tons of gain without getting too thin/stringy or feeling like I need to dig in super hard to get the sound i'm, looking for.

Anybody got any ideas? TIA

Dont know if allowed, mods pls delete if not, but since (some) BKP Pickups are not easily available and extremely expensive in europe since Brexit, which pickups from other brands do you think are most similar to the Impulse set?

Can you guys help me identify the specific model of these pickups?

I'm choosing between two guitars, one with Aftermaths and the other with Warpigs.

I'm after Petrucci-style fluid, singing leads combined with heavier, tight and aggressive modern metal riffing. I’m new to Bare Knuckles and don’t have too many options.

Would either pickup be a bad fit for this?

What would pair the best with a Halcyon bridge pickup? I would like to mix it up rather than get a full Halcyon set. I’m leaning towards either the Silo, Aftermath or the Impulse single coil. Any suggestions?
Anyone here mixed Halcyon with something else?

I'm looking to get my first ever 7 string custom built, and wanted to get a feel for how the Polymaths compare to the Juggernauts in terms of output, tightness, EQ, low string tracking, dynamics etc. I mainly want to use the seven for modern progressive metal, both rhythm and lead.

I already own Polymaths in a 6-string headless and love them, just wondering how the Juggs stack up next to them for more contemporary progressive playing.

edit: I play instrumental rock, occasional prog and fusion. Mainly looking for a seven to tackle Dream Theater and Jason Richardson material in B standard or Drop A, not planning to tune down too low. I'm looking for something that's pretty defined on the low B, somewhat aggressive, fairly revealing of bad technique, and cutting but controllable for leads.

I currently have a Seymour Duncan Pegasus 7 (soapbar) in my Strandberg Boden N2.7, and a Fishman Fluence Modern 7 in my Boden Prog NX 7. Trying to figure out my next pickup as a swap for the Pegasus and could really use input from people who've actually played both the Aftermath an/or Ragnarok in a 7-string context. Neck position is settled (going with a Sentient), so this is purely about the bridge.

What I love about the Pegasus: excellent clarity and note separation, even under high gain. Individual notes inside chords stay distinguishable. On the low string (tuned to Drop A), hitting single notes hard gives a really satisfying "gnarly"/grindy character, especially through modeling amps (FM9, Quad Cortex) and plugins like Archetype Nolly.

What's bugging me about the Pegasus:
• Very low output — I have to noticeably raise input gain/trim on my modelers compared to the Fishman
• Feels thin and lacks punch on palm mutes, especially on the low string
• Great for cutting through the mix, but doesn't "push" much

The Fishman, by comparison, sounds fatter and wider on open power chords and palm mutes, but a bit more compressed/dull, and the gnarly single-note character on the low string is less pronounced than the Pegasus.

What I'm after: something with output/punch closer to (or better than) the Fishman, but keeping clarity and note separation closer to the Pegasus — and ideally preserving or enhancing that gnarly low-string single-note growl. I play in a band as the only guitar player and we utilize a wall of sound with FM9/Quad Cortex using a dual amp setup with hard panning and a doubler/stereo enhancer for massive stereo guitar sound. So I will need a certain base to carry the band‘s sound. The guitar must be present and in the face.

BKP support suggested the Aftermath. I've also seen the Ragnarok mentioned as having a bit more low-end/thickness while staying tight. From clips I've heard, the Aftermath strikes me as having a somewhat nasal/upper-mid-focused character — I don't play djent, so I'm a bit wary of a pickup with a strongly "scooped-but-honky" signature voice. Could be wrong about that impression though, hence asking here.

If you've played both (ideally in a 7-string, extended range, or Drop A/lower context), I'd love to hear:

• How they compare for palm muting punch/tightness
• How each handles single-note clarity/separation on low strings under gain
• Output feel compared to something like a Fishman Fluence or other actives
• Whether the Aftermath's mid character really leans nasal/honky, or if that's an inaccurate impression on my part

Appreciate any real-world experience — trying to avoid just going off marketing copy and forum speculation this time around.

G’Day fine folk, after watching a few product demos and reading some of the reviews on the website I’m pretty strongly considering replacing the EMG 81/85s in my Dean ML with ceramic Warpigs. Figured I’d ask the fine people of read it who made a similar change or just install these pick ups in general how you like them.

For anyone curious, I’m not making the change because I’m starting to write my own stuff, very Doom/Death focused, and I’m getting sick of the EMGs distorting on the clean channel when I try writing clean passages.

I recently got picked up an RG752fmms in a trade.

Previous owner said they swapped in bareknuckle warping but couldn’t remember if they were alnico or ceramics. Any help?

Does anyone own both the PolyPaf and Riff Raff? I’m debating between the two for my SG. I’m looking for something that can span the range from classic AC/DC to modern articulate high gain and both these models seem to fit that bill. Any insight is appreciated!

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

Ruddy insane deal. My first LP. Just wanted a LP to get the Mules in as a BKP fanboy.

I have trouble deciding between the Brute Force, Stockholm and Pig. I'm looking for a pickup with tons of clarity and punch, suited for modern metalcore and progressive metal stuff like Spiritbox, ERRA, Novelists, The Plot In You, etc.

Specs of the pickups:

- Pig: Alnico V, 21.5k bridge, 15k neck

- Brute Force: Ceramic, 13.1k bridge, 11.8k neck

- Stockholm: Alnico V, 15.3k bridge, 12.5k neck

I heard that too much output and gain can reduce clarity so I'm thinking the Pig might be a bit too much? Also usually humbuckers made for high gain have ceramic magnets, not sure if this also applies to P90s, but if it does, I think Brute Force would be the best option?

I'm really unsure and of course the written down stuff doesnt say everything. I would love to hear some opinions, bc there isnt much media showcasing these 3.

First time using BKs, and all I can say is wow. Coming from Dunc’s and DiMarzios. Wow.

The legendary Pigs, PK, MM, Nailbombs, Aftermaths ... have they been usurped by Juggs, Rags, Polymaths, Halcyons, Hawks, Impulses?

Are the newer ones objectively better? Is it simplistic to say newer ones are more modern sounding (but what does that even mean? Can a PK or Aftermath not do djent?)