DiMarzio Illuminator Guitar Pickups for John Petrucci
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DiMarzio Bluesbucker vs DiMarzio Illuminator
DiMarzio Bluesbucker
humbucker
87 match
high confidence
DiMarzio Illuminator
bridge humbucker
Compared with the DiMarzio Bluesbucker, the DiMarzio Illuminator has a darker top end.
Specs side by side
differs marks specs where they part ways| Spec | DiMarzio Bluesbucker | DiMarzio Illuminator |
|---|---|---|
| DC resistancediffers | 10.07k | 10.56k |
| Inductancediffers | not measured | 6.77 H (measured, 1 reading) |
| Magnet | Ceramic | Ceramic |
| Coil | Hum-cancelling | Hum-cancelling |
| Bass (tone chart)differs | 4.5 / 10 | 5 / 10 |
| Mids (tone chart)differs | 5 / 10 | 6 / 10 |
| Treble (tone chart)differs | 5.5 / 10 | 3.5 / 10 |
| Slotdiffers | humbucker | bridge humbucker |
| Traits | moderate output, tight & aggressive | moderate output, dark, 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
93
DC resistance (no inductance for one of them)
Magnet
100
both Ceramic
Coil
100
same coil type
Brightness
67
tone charts on the same scale
Mids
83
tone charts on the same scale
Bass
92
tone charts on the same scale
Videos
DiMarzio Bluesbucker
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DiMarzio Illuminator
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.”
On the DiMarzio Illuminator
“The lows are controlled and big… never muddy, loose or flabby… but not constricted, brittle or overly tight.”
“The mids have a dominant roar to them that keeps the open chords clear and the lead work precise.”