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DiMarzio Bluesbucker vs DiMarzio Transition

high confidence

We found no spec differences between them worth calling out.

Specs side by side

differs marks specs where they part ways
SpecDiMarzio BluesbuckerDiMarzio Transition
DC resistancediffers10.07k10.23k
Inductancediffersnot measured5.52 H (measured, 1 reading)
MagnetCeramicCeramic
CoilHum-cancellingHum-cancelling
Bass (tone chart)4.5 / 104.5 / 10
Mids (tone chart)differs5 / 105.5 / 10
Treble (tone chart)differs5.5 / 104.5 / 10
Slotdiffershumbuckerneck humbucker
Traitsmoderate output, tight & aggressivemoderate 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
98
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
92
tone charts on the same scale
Bass
100
tone charts on the same scale

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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.
Darth Phineas · Feb 16, 2022Darth Phineas (opens in a new tab)
Now pair that with highs that pack a rich, punchy bite while still delivering enough cut to slice right through any mix.
Darth Phineas · Feb 16, 2022Darth Phineas (opens in a new tab)
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