Country boys - relic-ed?

[googler79]

Judging by the picture on this site, the country boys seem to come relic-ed, but I've seen stock pictures on other sites that make them seem, well, not :) I was just wondering if anyone who has a set of them on here could help me out, as I'd like to know before I buy them, since my guitar isn't relic-ed and I think a set of vintage looking pick ups may clash :) Much appreciated, J.

[38thBeatle]

Mine were not.

[Philly Q]

I don't think any BKPs come reliced as standard - it's an extra-cost option. 

[TheyCallMeVolume]

Yeah I think the pics on the site are just there to show you all the different options you can get on their pickups.

[Plexi Ken]

You can see a pic of mine here,
https://bareknucklepickups.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=19843.0

[Philly Q]

Since we're on the subject of Country Boys, I'm pondering on a set of pickups for a Thinline Tele - extremely light swamp ash body, maple neck, vintage ('70s) style hardware.

For some reason I have it in my head that low-output pickups would be best for a Thinline.  Would CBs fit the bill?

[38thBeatle]

I would say so Philly. I haven't tried other BKP sets and so wouldn't like to promote them over another set but I think the low output route would be a good way to go. And, of course, my enjoyment of CB's remains and if anything, I've grown to love them even more in that I seem to have settled on the Tele as my main gigging guitar for the last year or so and that is a tribute to the flexibility of the CB's. They have the lovely classic Tele tones with a lovely warmth to them. Then you can crank things up nicely and they will deliver.     

[Philly Q]

They have the lovely classic Tele tones with a lovely warmth to them. Then you can crank things up nicely and they will deliver.     

That sounds good to me - my favourite Tele sounds are those sweet, round tones you can get in the neck and middle positions, much more than the clangy bridge pickup tone.  Thanks Steve.  :)