Dimarzio Air Classic and Hughes & Kettner TriAmp MK2 sound review
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DiMarzio Air Classic vs DiMarzio PAF Joe
DiMarzio Air Classic
neck humbucker
94 match
high confidence
DiMarzio PAF Joe
humbucker
Compared with the DiMarzio Air Classic, the DiMarzio PAF Joe has hotter output.
Specs side by side
differs marks specs where they part ways| Spec | DiMarzio Air Classic | DiMarzio PAF Joe |
|---|---|---|
| DC resistancediffers | 7.8k | 8.26k |
| Inductancediffers | 4.16 H (measured, 2 readings) | 4.60 H (compiled) |
| Magnet | Alnico 5 | Alnico 5 |
| Coil | Hum-cancelling | Hum-cancelling |
| Bass (tone chart) | 3 / 10 | 3 / 10 |
| Mids (tone chart)differs | 3.75 / 10 | 4.5 / 10 |
| Treble (tone chart) | 6.5 / 10 | 6.5 / 10 |
| Slotdiffers | neck humbucker | humbucker |
| Traits | vintage output, bright, scooped mids | vintage output, bright |
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
85
measured inductance
Magnet
100
both Alnico 5
Coil
100
same coil type
Brightness
100
tone charts on the same scale
Mids
88
tone charts on the same scale
Bass
100
tone charts on the same scale
Videos
DiMarzio Air Classic
DiMarzio PAF Joe
Review Dimarzio Paf Joe Braço DP213
Dimarzios Mo' Joe and PAF Joe solo
What players and reviewers say
On the DiMarzio Air Classic
“It has that warm roundness I liked from the air classic but the bass is much more articulate.”
“Don't over look the Air Classic in an HSS strat if you want smooth humbucker response with clarity and dynamics.”
On the DiMarzio PAF Joe
“Paf Joe is warmer/rounder, and does not flub out in the low end quite as bad.”
“Deliver classic PAF warmth, then tighten the low end and smooth the top without losing attack.”