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Non-adjustable slug coil north polarity  Adjustable screw coil south polarity  \nBare Knuckle Pickups  \nSeymour Duncan  \nGibson  \nNorth Start  \nNorth Finish  \nSouth Finish  \nSouth Start  \nBare Knuckle  \nP i c k u p s  \nBare Knuckle Pickups c 2008 [www.bareknucklepickups.co.uk](www.bareknucklepickups.co.uk)  \nSeymour Duncan, Dimarzio, Fralin, Fender and Gibson are all registered trademarks and are not affiliated with Bare Knuckle Pickups ltd.","cbCaic2ZxpEazjcN","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaic2ZxpEazjcN","pdf",987708,"English","# Colour Code Overview\n## Wiring Diagrams and Connections\n## Manufacturer Specifications","[{\"question\":\"What is the standard procedure for the ground connection?\",\"answer\":\"The ground connection is usually soldered to the rear of the volume potentiometer to ensure proper grounding of the circuit.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the distinct polarities represented in the wiring chart?\",\"answer\":\"The chart identifies the non-adjustable slug coil as 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