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DiMarzio D Activator 7 vs DiMarzio Imperium 7
DiMarzio D Activator 7
7-string bridge humbucker
86 match
high confidence
DiMarzio Imperium 7
7-string bridge humbucker
Compared with the DiMarzio D Activator 7, the DiMarzio Imperium 7 has hotter output.
Specs side by side
differs marks specs where they part ways| Spec | DiMarzio D Activator 7 | DiMarzio Imperium 7 |
|---|---|---|
| DC resistancediffers | 11.4k | 12.61k |
| Inductancediffers | not measured | 7.21 H (measured, 1 reading) |
| Magnet | Ceramic | Ceramic |
| Coil | Hum-cancelling | Hum-cancelling |
| Bass (tone chart)differs | 5 / 10 | 6.5 / 10 |
| Mids (tone chart)differs | 5.75 / 10 | 6.75 / 10 |
| Treble (tone chart)differs | 4 / 10 | 3 / 10 |
| Slot | 7-string bridge humbucker | 7-string bridge humbucker |
| Traits | moderate output, tight & aggressive | high output, dark, mid-forward, 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
85
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
83
tone charts on the same scale
Bass
75
tone charts on the same scale
Videos
DiMarzio D Activator 7
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DiMarzio Imperium 7
What players and reviewers say
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