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June 17, 2026 darthphineas 63 Veneer, Alnico 5, Bare Knuckle, BKP, Pat Pend 63, Pickup, Single Width, Singlecoil, Stratocaster

Bare Knuckle Pat Pend ’63 Veneer Board Strat

The 63 Veneer Board set has deeper bottom-end, a more solid high-end, and chords carry weight with a piano-like ring to each note.

Guitar Pickup Review

December 3, 2025 darthphineas Ceramic, DiMarzio, Dual Resonance, Humbucker, Pickup, Single Width, The Chopper

DiMarzio The Chopper

The Chopper is a powerhouse rail pickup that blends modern punch, bold mids, tight lows, and expressive clarity. Introduced in 1994 and fueled by DiMarzio Dual Resonance technology, The Chopper transforms Strat style guitars into stage ready tone machines with attitude and authority.

Guitar Pickup Review

November 12, 2025 darthphineas Ceramic, Cruiser, DiMarzio, DP186, DP187, Dual Resonance, Humbucker, Pickup, Single Width, The Cruiser

DiMarzio The Cruiser Set

The Cruiser by DiMarzio redefines Strat tone with hum-free clarity, bold output, and expressive feel. A modern pickup that keeps your tone pure and alive.

Guitar Pickup Review

October 22, 2025 darthphineas Ceramic, DiMarzio, DP218, Humbucker, Pickup, Single Width, Super Distortion S

DiMarzio Super Distortion S

The DiMarzio Super Distortion S crams the power and punch of the legendary Super Distortion into a Strat-sized rail beast. It hits with massive output, tight lows, and thick mids that drive any amp into submission. For players who crave high-gain tone and endless sustain without routing their guitar, this pickup is a sonic sledgehammer that makes your Strat scream instead of sparkle.

Guitar Pickup Review

August 20, 2025 darthphineas Alnico 3, Apache, Bare Knuckle, Single Width, Singlecoil

Bare Knuckle Apache Single Coil Strat Set

Apache is the Bare Knuckle Strat single coil set that captures the full bodied tone of the 1950s. With warm lows, wide mids, and bell like highs, this set delivers clarity for clean shimmer and enough punch for vintage crunch. Built with hand bevelled Alnico III magnets and scatter wound coils, Apache is made for players who want authentic Strat tone that inspires.

Guitar Pickup Review

April 30, 2025 darthphineas Active, Ceramic, EMG, Humbucker, Pickup, Single Width, Singlecoil

EMG S/S/81 Pickup Set

The EMG S/S/81 pickup set combines the classic EMG 81 bridge humbucker with two ceramic single-coil pickups in the neck and middle positions, forming a high-output HSS configuration designed for aggressive and articulate tones.

Guitar Pickup Review

April 23, 2025 darthphineas Ceramic, DiMarzio, Dual Resonance, Humbucker, Pickup, Single Width

DiMarzio The Tone Zone S

Discover the DiMarzio Tone Zone S: a high-output, hum-canceling pickup that delivers full humbucker power in a Strat-sized format. Perfect for players chasing aggressive tone, tight lows, and serious versatility – no routing required.

Guitar Pickup Review

April 16, 2025 darthphineas Alnico 5, Bare Knuckle, BKP, Pickup, Single Width, Singlecoil, Slow Hand

Bare Knuckle Slow Hand Single Coil Strat Set

Get the best of vintage tone with modern output. The Bare Knuckle Slow Hand Strat set delivers fat mids, tight lows, and enhanced clarity—perfect for blues, rock, and expressive players needing more fire from their Strat.