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DiMarzio Dominion vs DiMarzio Mo' Joe
DiMarzio Dominion
neck humbucker
85 match
high confidence
DiMarzio Mo' Joe
humbucker
Compared with the DiMarzio Dominion, the DiMarzio Mo' Joe has an Alnico V magnet (warmer, smoother).
Specs side by side
differs marks specs where they part ways| Spec | DiMarzio Dominion | DiMarzio Mo' Joe |
|---|---|---|
| DC resistancediffers | 8.39k | 9.76k |
| Inductance | 5.16 H (measured, 1 reading) | 5.16 H (compiled) |
| Magnetdiffers | Ceramic | Alnico 5 |
| Coil | Hum-cancelling | Hum-cancelling |
| Bass (tone chart)differs | 3 / 10 | 4 / 10 |
| Mids (tone chart)differs | 4.75 / 10 | 5.5 / 10 |
| Treble (tone chart)differs | 5.5 / 10 | 4.5 / 10 |
| Slotdiffers | neck humbucker | humbucker |
| Traits | vintage output, tight & aggressive | vintage output |
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
100
measured inductance
Magnet
45
Ceramic vs Alnico 5
Coil
100
same coil type
Brightness
83
tone charts on the same scale
Mids
88
tone charts on the same scale
Bass
83
tone charts on the same scale
Videos
DiMarzio Dominion
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DiMarzio Mo' Joe
What players and reviewers say
On the DiMarzio Dominion
“The low end is big and punchy, while retaining control and articulation to keep things tight without getting too stiff.”
“You get highs that are big and present with edge to spare, so that you can get your squeals and bite without being an ice pick.”
On the DiMarzio Mo' Joe
“Physically, the Mo’ Joe feels very much like the modern DiMarzio standard: clean build quality, tight bobbin alignment, smooth legwork, and consistent winding.”
“The lows stay punchy, the mids remain broad and vocal, and the highs cut clearly without becoming harsh.”