DiMarzio Illuminator Guitar Pickups for John Petrucci
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DiMarzio D Sonic vs DiMarzio Illuminator
DiMarzio D Sonic
humbucker
92 match
high confidence
DiMarzio Illuminator
bridge humbucker
We found no spec differences between them worth calling out.
Specs side by side
differs marks specs where they part ways| Spec | DiMarzio D Sonic | DiMarzio Illuminator |
|---|---|---|
| DC resistancediffers | 11.96k | 10.56k |
| Inductancediffers | 6.27 H (measured, 1 reading) | 6.77 H (measured, 1 reading) |
| Magnet | Ceramic | Ceramic |
| Coil | Hum-cancelling | Hum-cancelling |
| Bass (tone chart)differs | 6 / 10 | 5 / 10 |
| Mids (tone chart)differs | 5.75 / 10 | 6 / 10 |
| Treble (tone chart)differs | 4.5 / 10 | 3.5 / 10 |
| Slotdiffers | humbucker | bridge humbucker |
| Traits | moderate output, 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
89
measured inductance
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 Sonic
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DiMarzio Illuminator
What players and reviewers say
On the DiMarzio Illuminator
“The lows are controlled and big… never muddy, loose or flabby… but not constricted, brittle or overly tight.”
“The mids have a dominant roar to them that keeps the open chords clear and the lead work precise.”
Full reviews
DiMarzio D Sonic
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