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DiMarzio D Activator 8 vs DiMarzio PAF 8
DiMarzio D Activator 8
8-string neck humbucker
81 match
high confidence
DiMarzio PAF 8
8-string humbucker
Compared with the DiMarzio D Activator 8, the DiMarzio PAF 8 has lower output and tighter low end.
Specs side by side
differs marks specs where they part ways| Spec | DiMarzio D Activator 8 | DiMarzio PAF 8 |
|---|---|---|
| DC resistancediffers | 9.94k | 7.66k |
| Inductance | not measured | not measured |
| Magnet | Ceramic | Ceramic |
| Coil | Hum-cancelling | Hum-cancelling |
| Bass (tone chart)differs | 4.5 / 10 | 2.5 / 10 |
| Mids (tone chart)differs | 5 / 10 | 4 / 10 |
| Treble (tone chart)differs | 4 / 10 | 3.5 / 10 |
| Slotdiffers | 8-string neck humbucker | 8-string humbucker |
| Traits | moderate output, tight & aggressive | vintage output, dark, tight lows, 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
62
DC resistance (no inductance for one of them)
Magnet
100
both Ceramic
Coil
100
same coil type
Brightness
92
tone charts on the same scale
Mids
83
tone charts on the same scale
Bass
67
tone charts on the same scale
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