Bare Knuckle Painkiller Humbucker Set – 8-String, Soapbar Baseplates, Uncovered Black – For Ibanez RG8 & Similar

Up for sale is a matched set of Bare Knuckle Painkiller humbuckers in excellent condition. These are high-output, handwound pickups designed in the UK for extreme clarity, tight low-end, and searing mids—perfect for modern metal, djent, and progressive players.

Specs & Features:

• Model: Painkiller (Bridge + Neck)
• String Count: 8-string
• Baseplate: Soapbar style – direct fit for Ibanez RG8 and other similar guitars without routing mods
• Covers: None – uncovered black bobbins for a sleek, aggressive look
• Conductor: 4-conductor wiring for coil-split and custom wiring options
• Spacing: Standard
• Handwound in the UK by Bare Knuckle Pickups

Tone Profile:

• Tight, percussive low end ideal for extended range guitars
• Aggressive, articulate mids that cut through dense mixes
• Clear, cutting highs without harshness
• Works beautifully for modern metal, tech death, djent, and progressive rock/metal

Condition:

• Light signs of use, fully functional
• Leads are full length and ready to install
• Includes original Bare Knuckle box

Bare Knuckle Painkillers are highly sought after for their precision and clarity in the extended range world—grab this set and give your RG8 or similar guitar the tone it deserves.