Painkiller Humbucker Set Tone Test with Dan Stevens
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Bare Knuckle Painkiller vs DiMarzio Evolution
Bare Knuckle Painkiller
neck humbucker
86 match
high confidence
DiMarzio Evolution
neck humbucker
Compared with the Bare Knuckle Painkiller, the DiMarzio Evolution has hotter output and scooped mids.
Specs side by side
differs marks specs where they part ways| Spec | Bare Knuckle Painkiller | DiMarzio Evolution |
|---|---|---|
| DC resistancediffers | 13.1k | 13.04k |
| Inductancediffers | 5.40 H (measured, 1 reading) | 6.03 H (measured, 1 reading) |
| Magnet | Ceramic | Ceramic |
| Coil | Hum-cancelling | Hum-cancelling |
| Bass (tone chart)differsEach maker grades its own chart, so read these within a brand | 6 / 10 | 6.5 / 10 |
| Mids (tone chart)differsEach maker grades its own chart, so read these within a brand | 8 / 10 | 5.75 / 10 |
| Treble (tone chart)differsEach maker grades its own chart, so read these within a brand | 7 / 10 | 5 / 10 |
| Slot | neck humbucker | neck humbucker |
| Traits | vintage output, mid-forward, tight & aggressive | moderate output, tight & aggressive |
How close on each spec
100 means identical on that spec. The score weighs these, and counts anything we couldn't compare as a typical difference. How scoring works
Output
84
measured inductance
Magnet
100
both Ceramic
Coil
100
same coil type
Brightness
92
each against its maker's average
Mids
50
each against its maker's average
Bass
87
each against its maker's average
Videos
Bare Knuckle Painkiller
Bare Knuckle Pickups Painkiller Demonstration by Dan Stevens
DiMarzio Evolution
No videos of its own collected yet.
What players and reviewers say
On the Bare Knuckle Painkiller
“I'm digging how the lows remain full without getting dark or muddy.”
On the DiMarzio Evolution
“Tread in to the low end and the notes retain clarity.”