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DiMarzio Dark Matter 2 vs DiMarzio SDS-1
DiMarzio Dark Matter 2
middle Strat single-coil
78 match
high confidence
DiMarzio SDS-1
Strat single-coil
Compared with the DiMarzio Dark Matter 2, the DiMarzio SDS-1 has hotter output and more midrange.
Specs side by side
differs marks specs where they part ways| Spec | DiMarzio Dark Matter 2 | DiMarzio SDS-1 |
|---|---|---|
| DC resistancediffers | 7.33k | 9.36k |
| Inductancediffers | not measured | 9.32 H (compiled) |
| Magnet | Ceramic | Ceramic |
| Coil | Single coil | Single coil |
| Bass (tone chart)differs | 2.5 / 10 | 4 / 10 |
| Mids (tone chart)differs | 3 / 10 | 6.75 / 10 |
| Treble (tone chart)differs | 4.5 / 10 | 4 / 10 |
| Slotdiffers | middle Strat single-coil | Strat single-coil |
| Traits | moderate output, scooped mids, tight lows, tight & aggressive | high output, mid-forward, 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
65
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
38
tone charts on the same scale
Bass
75
tone charts on the same scale
Videos
DiMarzio Dark Matter 2
DiMarzio SDS-1
DiMarzio SDS-1 (DP111) Neck position [Raw Test]
DIMARZIO SDS 1 Bridge Single coil + inbetween with a Seymour Duncan SSL 1 middle single coil RWRP
What players and reviewers say
On the DiMarzio SDS-1
“I tried an old Dimarzio SDS-1 in the bridge and while I liked the output, it had way too much midrange and not quite enough highs for my taste.”
“However if you put short fillister screws in the SDS-1 the highs become round/fat/sweet, the midrange is meaty and the bass is solid.”