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Pickups / Re: Black Dog neck replacement?
« Last post by Toejam on July 31, 2026, 09:25:44 PM »Cool. Thanks!
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Pickups / Re: Black Dog neck replacement?
« Last post by timmy_b on July 31, 2026, 08:12:07 AM »for a brighter alternative, the Riff Raff is a great option! It has much more of a P90 type of vibe with a lot more chime in the high end
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Pickups / Black Dog neck replacement?
« Last post by Toejam on July 24, 2026, 06:27:18 PM »Just got a 2012 PRS SE Fredrik Akesson model that came with a set of Bare Knuckle Black Dogs. They sound nice, but I feel the neck pickup is a little too warm/dark sounding and I'd like something a little brighter and more clear, around the same output. Any suggestions?
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Latest News / Re: New range of covers and colours
« Last post by timmy_b on May 26, 2026, 12:13:15 PM »You can send your pickups in to the BKP workshop to have new covers fitted, but we don't send them out as a spare part. If you're interested in doing that, drop the guys an email to sales@bareknucklepickups.co.uk
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Latest News / Re: New range of covers and colours
« Last post by marantz1300 on May 25, 2026, 04:55:24 PM »I have a pair of Mississippi Queens with chrome covers. Can I buy gold covers .i want to use them in my Hamer FM special which has gold bridge and tuners.
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Pickups / Re: Pickups for ESP Forest GT
« Last post by ericsabbath on March 07, 2026, 12:33:26 AM »you're probably looking for something like the boot camp brute force or the painkiller
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Pickups / Re: Pickups for Charvel Ash body, HH, fixed bridge,
« Last post by ericsabbath on March 07, 2026, 12:28:29 AM »Mules are great and very versatile
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Pickups / Re: STANDARD or LONG-SHAFT POTS
« Last post by b.gandt on March 06, 2026, 12:32:15 PM »From a post on the Les Paul forum:
Les Pauls until about 1975 take short shaft. From 1976 up, long shaft, EXCEPT Historics, which take short shaft. Most other Gibsons also take short shaft.
How Tokai lines up with Gibson re those changes? I found this, but whether it applies to your model, I don’t know.
Potentiometers and Electronics
Shaft Length: Modern Gibson Les Paul Standards typically require long shaft pots (approx. 3/4" or 19mm) due to their thicker carved maple tops. Many Tokai models (like the LS150) use short shaft pots, similar to 1950s Gibson specs.
It seems that an arch along with a thicker maple cap require a long shaft. Oddly enough, I’ve never changed out the pickups on the few Lester’s I’ve had over the decades.
Best wishes!
Les Pauls until about 1975 take short shaft. From 1976 up, long shaft, EXCEPT Historics, which take short shaft. Most other Gibsons also take short shaft.
How Tokai lines up with Gibson re those changes? I found this, but whether it applies to your model, I don’t know.
Potentiometers and Electronics
Shaft Length: Modern Gibson Les Paul Standards typically require long shaft pots (approx. 3/4" or 19mm) due to their thicker carved maple tops. Many Tokai models (like the LS150) use short shaft pots, similar to 1950s Gibson specs.
It seems that an arch along with a thicker maple cap require a long shaft. Oddly enough, I’ve never changed out the pickups on the few Lester’s I’ve had over the decades.
Best wishes!
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Pickups / STANDARD or LONG-SHAFT POTS
« Last post by DarkshinE81 on January 30, 2026, 02:17:09 PM »Hello everyone,
I recently bought a Push-Pull Singlecut Long Shaft Kit for my 2025 TOKAI UALS62F LP Style Honey Burst (made in China).
I would like to know if it is the right choice as I read that Long Shaft is correct ONLY for the old version of LPs with curved tops.
Is there any chance that Long Shaft could not fit on my guitar that is LP Style but not curved top?
If it so, will I be forced to ask for a switch with a Short Shaft or is it feasable a workaround?
Thanks in advance
I recently bought a Push-Pull Singlecut Long Shaft Kit for my 2025 TOKAI UALS62F LP Style Honey Burst (made in China).
I would like to know if it is the right choice as I read that Long Shaft is correct ONLY for the old version of LPs with curved tops.
Is there any chance that Long Shaft could not fit on my guitar that is LP Style but not curved top?
If it so, will I be forced to ask for a switch with a Short Shaft or is it feasable a workaround?
Thanks in advance
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Pickups / Re: Pickups for Charvel Ash body, HH, fixed bridge,
« Last post by Arthurus on January 16, 2026, 11:19:28 PM »I think either the Peacemaker or the VHII would suit you. I don't have any experience with the former but the description makes it sound like it has a thick character.
The VHII is great in that it's really clear. I really like the neck pickup for cleans.
Best to email BKP directly though : they are really fast and very knowledgeable and should help you find the pickups that best fit your needs.
The VHII is great in that it's really clear. I really like the neck pickup for cleans.
Best to email BKP directly though : they are really fast and very knowledgeable and should help you find the pickups that best fit your needs.