Singlecoil Archives - Darth Phineas

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.