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DiMarzio Dark Matter 2 vs DiMarzio Illuminator
DiMarzio Dark Matter 2
bridge humbucker
86 match
high confidence
DiMarzio Illuminator
bridge humbucker
Compared with the DiMarzio Dark Matter 2, the DiMarzio Illuminator has hotter output.
Specs side by side
differs marks specs where they part ways| Spec | DiMarzio Dark Matter 2 | DiMarzio Illuminator |
|---|---|---|
| DC resistancediffers | 9.19k | 10.56k |
| Inductancediffers | not measured | 6.77 H (measured, 1 reading) |
| Magnet | Ceramic | Ceramic |
| Coil | Hum-cancelling | Hum-cancelling |
| Bass (tone chart)differs | 3.5 / 10 | 5 / 10 |
| Mids (tone chart)differs | 5.5 / 10 | 6 / 10 |
| Treble (tone chart)differs | 4 / 10 | 3.5 / 10 |
| Slot | bridge 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
80
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
92
tone charts on the same scale
Bass
75
tone charts on the same scale
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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.”
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