Dimarzio Bluesbucker tone test (Series and Parallel wiring). Paired with PAF 36th Anniversary
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DiMarzio Bluesbucker vs DiMarzio Dominion
DiMarzio Bluesbucker
humbucker
87 match
high confidence
DiMarzio Dominion
neck humbucker
Compared with the DiMarzio Bluesbucker, the DiMarzio Dominion has lower output.
Specs side by side
differs marks specs where they part ways| Spec | DiMarzio Bluesbucker | DiMarzio Dominion |
|---|---|---|
| DC resistancediffers | 10.07k | 8.39k |
| Inductancediffers | not measured | 5.16 H (measured, 1 reading) |
| Magnet | Ceramic | Ceramic |
| Coil | Hum-cancelling | Hum-cancelling |
| Bass (tone chart)differs | 4.5 / 10 | 3 / 10 |
| Mids (tone chart)differs | 5 / 10 | 4.75 / 10 |
| Treble (tone chart) | 5.5 / 10 | 5.5 / 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
74
DC resistance (no inductance for one of them)
Magnet
100
both Ceramic
Coil
100
same coil type
Brightness
100
tone charts on the same scale
Mids
96
tone charts on the same scale
Bass
75
tone charts on the same scale
Videos
DiMarzio Bluesbucker
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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.”
On the DiMarzio Dominion
“I kind of liken the Dominion bridge to a Tone Zone without the boomy bass response, and a little bit quicker and direct.”
“The Dominion has a tighter low end and more of a low mid push compared to the Super D, it is still more than capable for the classic rock thing.”