Detail 01
Rails on the bass side; individual pole pieces on the treble side
The pickup uses different pole structures for bass and treble strings.

Independent shopping perspective
Built with Bob Balch, this Railhammer bridge humbucker is position-optimized for tone and volume. Its brass cover is intended to contribute roundness and fat lower mids, while the rail-and-pole-piece layout puts rails under the bass strings and individual poles beneath the treble strings. It is designed to drive fuzz pedals, yet it is also described as warm when clean. For heavier guitar parts, it targets substantial low end without muddiness alongside highs designed to avoid an icepick edge.


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What matters in use
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.

Detail 01
The pickup uses different pole structures for bass and treble strings.
Detail 02
The cover is intended to help provide a round tone with fat lower mids.
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Product questions
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
Yes. It is designed as a driver for fuzz pedals.
Rails sit under the bass side, while individual pole pieces sit under the treble side.
It uses a ceramic magnet.
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