Dimarzio Bluesbucker tone test (Series and Parallel wiring). Paired with PAF 36th Anniversary
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DiMarzio Bluesbucker vs DiMarzio Transition
DiMarzio Bluesbucker
humbucker
92 match
high confidence
DiMarzio Transition
neck 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 Transition |
|---|---|---|
| DC resistancediffers | 10.07k | 10.23k |
| Inductancediffers | not measured | 5.52 H (measured, 1 reading) |
| Magnet | Ceramic | Ceramic |
| Coil | Hum-cancelling | Hum-cancelling |
| Bass (tone chart) | 4.5 / 10 | 4.5 / 10 |
| Mids (tone chart)differs | 5 / 10 | 5.5 / 10 |
| Treble (tone chart)differs | 5.5 / 10 | 4.5 / 10 |
| Slotdiffers | humbucker | neck 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
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
“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 Transition
“The Transition bridge has more high mids and less low end than the Air Zone, I wouldn't say it is bass heavy, but again, totally different guitar than you are asking about.”
“The PAF has more of a creamy midrange with just enough clarity up top while the Transition is a little hotter and more modern sounding.”