Bare Knuckle Black Dog Review – Not What I Expected at All

Описание: In this video I test the Bare Knuckle Black Dog pickup in a real playing context, focusing on feel, dynamics and how it actually responds.

The Black Dog is Bare Knuckle’s take on classic late-60s / early-70s British rock tones — dynamic, punchy, and expressive rather than compressed and overpowered. Built around an Alnico V magnet, this pickup is designed to push an amp naturally and respond directly to your picking dynamics and volume control.

If you’re considering the Bare Knuckle Black Dog for rock, alt-rock or classic-inspired tones, this review should give you a clear idea of what it really does — and what it doesn’t.

Let me know in the comments what guitar or pickup you’d like to hear next.

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GEAR USED
• Guitar: ESP Eclipse
• Pickup: Bare Knuckle Black Dog (Bridge)
• Strings: 10-52 (Eb)
• Interface: Universal Audio Apollo Twin X
• Amp Plugin: Neural DSP Archetype Nolly X

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CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
0:17 Why I’m Testing the Bare Knuckle Black Dog
0:27 Bare Knuckle Pickups – Brand Overview
0:42 CLEAN TONE TEST
1:10 Bare Knuckle Pickup Range Explained
1:36 CRUNCH TONE TEST
2:01 Black Dog Pickup Design & Specs
2:23 HEAVY RHYTHM TONE TEST
2:38 Pick Dynamics & Pick Attack Response
3:00 DROP C# RHYTHM TONE TEST
3:25 Low-End Response & Tightness
3:38 DROP A# RHYTHM TONE TEST
3:51 Midrange & High-End Character
4:04 LEAD TONE TEST
4:20 Volume Knob Clean-Up Test
4:43 CRUNCH TONE TEST (Pick attack)
4:54 Neck vs Bridge Pickup Balance
5:20 LEAD TONE TEST
5:30 Final Thoughts & Verdict

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If you’re looking for a dynamic, expressive bridge pickup that delivers classic rock character while still working in modern rigs, the Black Dog is well worth considering.

Let me know what you think of the pickup in the comments, and don’t forget to like and subscribe if you enjoy pickup reviews, tone tests, and comparisons.

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