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DiMarzio D Activator vs DiMarzio Dark Matter 2
DiMarzio D Activator
neck humbucker
87 match
high confidence
DiMarzio Dark Matter 2
neck humbucker
Compared with the DiMarzio D Activator, the DiMarzio Dark Matter 2 has hotter output.
Specs side by side
differs marks specs where they part ways| Spec | DiMarzio D Activator | DiMarzio Dark Matter 2 |
|---|---|---|
| DC resistancediffers | 7.22k | 8.29k |
| Inductancediffers | 2.59 H (measured, 1 reading) | not measured |
| Magnet | Ceramic | Ceramic |
| Coil | Hum-cancelling | Hum-cancelling |
| Bass (tone chart)differs | 2.5 / 10 | 3.5 / 10 |
| Mids (tone chart)differs | 4.5 / 10 | 4.75 / 10 |
| Treble (tone chart)differs | 5.5 / 10 | 4.5 / 10 |
| Slot | neck humbucker | neck humbucker |
| Traits | vintage output, tight lows, tight & aggressive | vintage 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
80
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
96
tone charts on the same scale
Bass
83
tone charts on the same scale
Videos
DiMarzio D Activator
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DiMarzio Dark Matter 2
What players and reviewers say
On the DiMarzio D Activator
“The low end delivers some thump, but doesn't flub out or get muddy.”
“The mids and highs are very nice for lead work in the neck position.”
Full reviews
DiMarzio D Activator
DiMarzio Dark Matter 2
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