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DiMarzio Dark Matter 2 vs DiMarzio Transition
DiMarzio Dark Matter 2
neck humbucker
86 match
high confidence
DiMarzio Transition
neck humbucker
Compared with the DiMarzio Dark Matter 2, the DiMarzio Transition has hotter output.
Specs side by side
differs marks specs where they part ways| Spec | DiMarzio Dark Matter 2 | DiMarzio Transition |
|---|---|---|
| DC resistancediffers | 8.29k | 10.23k |
| Inductancediffers | not measured | 5.52 H (measured, 1 reading) |
| Magnet | Ceramic | Ceramic |
| Coil | Hum-cancelling | Hum-cancelling |
| Bass (tone chart)differs | 3.5 / 10 | 4.5 / 10 |
| Mids (tone chart)differs | 4.75 / 10 | 5.5 / 10 |
| Treble (tone chart) | 4.5 / 10 | 4.5 / 10 |
| Slot | neck humbucker | neck humbucker |
| Traits | vintage output, tight & aggressive | moderate 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
70
DC resistance (no inductance for one of them)
Magnet
100
both Ceramic
Coil
100
same coil type
Brightness
100
tone charts on the same scale
Mids
88
tone charts on the same scale
Bass
83
tone charts on the same scale
Videos
DiMarzio Dark Matter 2
DiMarzio Transition
DiMarzio Transition Guitar Pickups for Steve Lukather
What players and reviewers say
On the DiMarzio Transition
“The Transition bridge has more high mids and less low end than the Air Zone, I wouldn't say it is bass heavy, but again, totally different guitar than you are asking about.”
“The PAF has more of a creamy midrange with just enough clarity up top while the Transition is a little hotter and more modern sounding.”
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DiMarzio Dark Matter 2
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