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product_id: 17009837
title: "Mighty Mite HD-R MotherBucker High Output Alnico 5 Humbucker Bridge Pickup, Zebra"
brand: "mighty mite"
price: "R608"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: false
reviews_count: 1
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/17009837-mighty-mite-hd-r-motherbucker-high-output-alnico-5-humbucker
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
---

# High Output 21.8kΩ Resistance Standard Humbucker Size Alnico 5 Magnet Power Mighty Mite HD-R MotherBucker High Output Alnico 5 Humbucker Bridge Pickup, Zebra

**Brand:** mighty mite
**Price:** R608
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🎸 Elevate your tone game with the Mighty Mite Motherbucker – loud, clear, and ready to rock!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Mighty Mite HD-R MotherBucker High Output Alnico 5 Humbucker Bridge Pickup, Zebra by mighty mite
- **How much does it cost?** R608 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/17009837-mighty-mite-hd-r-motherbucker-high-output-alnico-5-humbucker)

## Best For

- mighty mite enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted mighty mite brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Iconic Zebra Aesthetic:** Stand out visually with the stylish cream/black zebra finish and black pole pieces.
- • **Dynamic Range That Responds:** Feel every nuance with sensitivity to string height for expressive playability.
- • **Unmatched High Output Power:** Push your amp to the edge with 21.8kΩ resistance delivering explosive tone.
- • **Perfect Fit, Zero Guitar Mods:** Standard humbucker size means no cutting or compromises on your beloved guitar.
- • **Classic Alnico 5 Magnet Warmth:** Experience creamy mids and balanced treble/bass for versatile genre mastery.

## Overview

The Mighty Mite HD-R MotherBucker is a high-output, Alnico 5 magnet humbucker pickup designed to fit standard humbucker cavities without modification. With 21.8kΩ resistance, it delivers a powerful, dynamic sound featuring creamy mids and balanced highs and lows, suitable for blues, rock, and metal genres. Its zebra cream/black finish adds a classic visual edge, making it a must-have upgrade for guitarists seeking clarity and punch.

## Description

The Mighty Mite Motherbucker is a redesign built from Mighty Mite's original 1970's version. The original versions main issue was its size, and not many players wanting to cut up their beloved guitar to install it. The New Motherbucker is a standard humbucker size and has tons of output achieved by using a computer based winder -- and output is really where the comparison stops. The new Motherbucker is an amazing sounding Alnico 5 based pickup with a huge dynamic range. Creamy mids with extremely balanced treble and bottom end. If you have not tried one you are missing out. The Motherbucker goes well with almost any setup: Blues, Rock and Metal. Designed to be sensitive to how high or low they are against the strings.

Review: Incredible pickups and for great price. - First the direct; These are incredible pickups. I replaced some poor ones on a chibson (2 tone, 2 vol) with these, and wow! I went from low output to WTF! And that is a good thing. Very loud, high output, clear with the ability to distort without compromise. I would and will definitely buy these again. The only thing is there are no wiring instructions that come with it. The mighty mite website had a diagram without instructions. I found a post on line which I tried to confirm with a multimeter and could not, but turned out these instructions were perfect. 22ohm pickup; solder red and blue together, tape off. This puts upper and lower pickups in series. Bare and white are ground, solder together and to back of pot. This makes black hot. The 17ohm pickup I soldered red and blue together, tape off. Black and ground are ground with white hot. Why are they this way? Maybe makes sense at MM. Follow any instructions including mine at your own risk. BUT once this was done, WOW, worked for me.

## Features

- High Output Humbucker Bridge Pickup
- Alnico 5 Magnet
- Resistance 21.8k Ohm
- Excellent Dynamic Range
- Zebra (Cream/Black) with Black Pole Pieces

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Customer Reviews | 5.0 out of 5 stars 1 Review |

## Images

![Mighty Mite HD-R MotherBucker High Output Alnico 5 Humbucker Bridge Pickup, Zebra - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61dj3MauyIL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Incredible pickups and for great price.
*by R***D on October 19, 2015*

First the direct; These are incredible pickups. I replaced some poor ones on a chibson (2 tone, 2 vol) with these, and wow! I went from low output to WTF! And that is a good thing. Very loud, high output, clear with the ability to distort without compromise. I would and will definitely buy these again. The only thing is there are no wiring instructions that come with it. The mighty mite website had a diagram without instructions. I found a post on line which I tried to confirm with a multimeter and could not, but turned out these instructions were perfect. 22ohm pickup; solder red and blue together, tape off. This puts upper and lower pickups in series. Bare and white are ground, solder together and to back of pot. This makes black hot. The 17ohm pickup I soldered red and blue together, tape off. Black and ground are ground with white hot. Why are they this way? Maybe makes sense at MM. Follow any instructions including mine at your own risk. BUT once this was done, WOW, worked for me.

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*Product available on Desertcart South Africa*
*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-03-20*