Dimarzio Bluesbucker tone test (Series and Parallel wiring). Paired with PAF 36th Anniversary
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DiMarzio Bluesbucker vs DiMarzio Dark Matter 2
DiMarzio Bluesbucker
humbucker
85 match
high confidence
DiMarzio Dark Matter 2
neck humbucker
Compared with the DiMarzio Bluesbucker, the DiMarzio Dark Matter 2 has lower output.
Specs side by side
differs marks specs where they part ways| Spec | DiMarzio Bluesbucker | DiMarzio Dark Matter 2 |
|---|---|---|
| DC resistancediffers | 10.07k | 8.29k |
| 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 | 4.75 / 10 |
| Treble (tone chart)differs | 5.5 / 10 | 4.5 / 10 |
| Slotdiffers | humbucker | neck humbucker |
| Traits | moderate output, tight & aggressive | vintage 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
72
DC resistance (no inductance for one of them)
Magnet
100
both Ceramic
Coil
100
same coil type
Brightness
83
tone charts on the same scale
Mids
96
tone charts on the same scale
Bass
83
tone charts on the same scale
Videos
DiMarzio Bluesbucker
Charvel Pro-Mod San Dimas pickup mod - DiMarzio Bluesbucker
DiMarzio Dark Matter 2
Steve Vai for DiMarzio Dark Matter 2 Pickups
What players and reviewers say
On the DiMarzio Bluesbucker
“One was the Bluesbucker, which has more of a single coil midrange with some of the fatter lows and rolled off highs like a humbucker.”
“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.”
Full reviews
DiMarzio Bluesbucker
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