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DiMarzio Bluesbucker vs DiMarzio Dark Matter 2
DiMarzio Bluesbucker
humbucker
87 match
high confidence
DiMarzio Dark Matter 2
bridge humbucker
We found no spec differences between them worth calling out.
Specs side by side
differs marks specs where they part ways| Spec | DiMarzio Bluesbucker | DiMarzio Dark Matter 2 |
|---|---|---|
| DC resistancediffers | 10.07k | 9.19k |
| Inductance | not measured | not measured |
| Magnet | Ceramic | Ceramic |
| Coil | Hum-cancelling | Hum-cancelling |
| Bass (tone chart)differs | 4.5 / 10 | 3.5 / 10 |
| Mids (tone chart)differs | 5 / 10 | 5.5 / 10 |
| Treble (tone chart)differs | 5.5 / 10 | 4 / 10 |
| Slotdiffers | humbucker | bridge humbucker |
| Traits | moderate output, 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
87
DC resistance (no inductance for one of them)
Magnet
100
both Ceramic
Coil
100
same coil type
Brightness
75
tone charts on the same scale
Mids
92
tone charts on the same scale
Bass
83
tone charts on the same scale
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DiMarzio Dark Matter 2
What players and reviewers say
On the DiMarzio Bluesbucker
“Because once you plug in and unleash it, this pickup delivers a unique blend of clarity, bite, and vintage soul that cuts through a mix.”
“Now pair that with highs that pack a rich, punchy bite while still delivering enough cut to slice right through any mix.”
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