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Bare Knuckles PAF or Kent Armstrong PUP?

OldStrummer

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I'm having a custom guitar made, a single cutaway archtop with one pickup. Think jazz guitar. My choices for pickup are between a Kent Armstrong and a Bare Knuckles PAF. I'm having a hard time deciding. Anyone got experience or feedback on these pups?
 

Sol

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Given the smorgasbord of humbucking pickups available for the application at hand, is there a reason that Bare Knuckle and Kent Armstrong are the only options you mention in your post ?
 

LyleGorch

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DeArmond floating pickup, or Gibson BJB or Gibson Johnny Smith floaters.
 
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renderit

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On an archtop I would have to try Lollar Imperials...
 

OldStrummer

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Given the smorgasbord of humbucking pickups available for the application at hand, is there a reason that Bare Knuckle and Kent Armstrong are the only options you mention in your post ?
Yes.
 

Sol

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I'm familiar with the BKP Mule. It's got good clarity, midrange and an excellent dynamic range.
 
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