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DiMarzio D Activator-X vs DiMarzio Satchur8
DiMarzio D Activator-X
neck humbucker
81 match
high confidence
DiMarzio Satchur8
humbucker
Compared with the DiMarzio D Activator-X, the DiMarzio Satchur8 has hotter output, an Alnico VIII magnet (warmer, smoother) and scooped mids.
Specs side by side
differs marks specs where they part ways| Spec | DiMarzio D Activator-X | DiMarzio Satchur8 |
|---|---|---|
| DC resistancediffers | 11.29k | 12.73k |
| Inductancediffers | not measured | 6.43 H (measured, 1 reading) |
| Magnetdiffers | Ceramic | Alnico 8 |
| Coil | Hum-cancelling | Hum-cancelling |
| Bass (tone chart)differs | 5.5 / 10 | 6.5 / 10 |
| Mids (tone chart)differs | 8 / 10 | 6 / 10 |
| Treble (tone chart) | 3 / 10 | 3 / 10 |
| Slotdiffers | neck humbucker | humbucker |
| Traits | moderate output, dark, mid-forward, tight & aggressive | moderate output, dark, 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
83
DC resistance (no inductance for one of them)
Magnet
75
Ceramic vs Alnico 8
Coil
100
same coil type
Brightness
100
tone charts on the same scale
Mids
67
tone charts on the same scale
Bass
83
tone charts on the same scale
Videos
No videos for either pickup collected yet.
What players and reviewers say
On the DiMarzio Satchur8
“Single note runs maintain clarity even with plenty of gain.”
“The PAF Joe delivers a warm and articulate neck tone with plenty of clarity, while the Satchur8 brings a more aggressive bridge voice with additional punch and harmonic presence.”
Full reviews
DiMarzio D Activator-X
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