BDG-VIII (Bridge)
For players who want PAF-style clarity with modern muscle, the BDG-VIII delivers thick, powerful tone without sacrificing nuance. This is Route 30’s take on a higher-output passive humbucker—engineered to push your amp hard while avoiding the harsh highs and muddy low mids often associated with hot pickups. The top end has bite, but it’s rounded just enough to reduce ear fatigue. The low end hits with authority but stays tight and defined. Thick, warm mids keep things punchy yet articulate. Compared to the BDG-C8, the BDG-VIII offers a more organic feel and broader versatility. (Formerly known as Volcanic Rain.)
Alnico 8 Bar Magnet
49.2mm String Spacing
~12.2K Resistance (pre-installation)
Moderately Potted
For players who want PAF-style clarity with modern muscle, the BDG-VIII delivers thick, powerful tone without sacrificing nuance. This is Route 30’s take on a higher-output passive humbucker—engineered to push your amp hard while avoiding the harsh highs and muddy low mids often associated with hot pickups. The top end has bite, but it’s rounded just enough to reduce ear fatigue. The low end hits with authority but stays tight and defined. Thick, warm mids keep things punchy yet articulate. Compared to the BDG-C8, the BDG-VIII offers a more organic feel and broader versatility. (Formerly known as Volcanic Rain.)
Alnico 8 Bar Magnet
49.2mm String Spacing
~12.2K Resistance (pre-installation)
Moderately Potted
For players who want PAF-style clarity with modern muscle, the BDG-VIII delivers thick, powerful tone without sacrificing nuance. This is Route 30’s take on a higher-output passive humbucker—engineered to push your amp hard while avoiding the harsh highs and muddy low mids often associated with hot pickups. The top end has bite, but it’s rounded just enough to reduce ear fatigue. The low end hits with authority but stays tight and defined. Thick, warm mids keep things punchy yet articulate. Compared to the BDG-C8, the BDG-VIII offers a more organic feel and broader versatility. (Formerly known as Volcanic Rain.)
Alnico 8 Bar Magnet
49.2mm String Spacing
~12.2K Resistance (pre-installation)
Moderately Potted