DiMarzio DP 215FBC EVO 2: The Ultimate Bridge Pickup Upgrade?Review
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DiMarzio Evo 2 vs DiMarzio Illuminator
DiMarzio Evo 2
bridge humbucker
94 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 Evo 2 | DiMarzio Illuminator |
|---|---|---|
| DC resistancediffers | 14.02k | 10.56k |
| Inductancediffers | 6.80 H (measured, 1 reading) | 6.77 H (measured, 1 reading) |
| Magnet | Ceramic | Ceramic |
| Coil | Hum-cancelling | Hum-cancelling |
| Bass (tone chart)differs | 6.5 / 10 | 5 / 10 |
| Mids (tone chart)differs | 6.5 / 10 | 6 / 10 |
| Treble (tone chart)differs | 4.5 / 10 | 3.5 / 10 |
| Slot | bridge humbucker | bridge humbucker |
| Traits | moderate output, mid-forward, 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
99
measured inductance
Magnet
100
both Ceramic
Coil
100
same coil type
Brightness
83
tone charts on the same scale
Mids
92
tone charts on the same scale
Bass
75
tone charts on the same scale
Videos
DiMarzio Evo 2
Dimarzio Evo/Evo 2 comparison clean and distorted (vs stock Ibanez V1/V2)
DiMarzio Illuminator
DiMarzio Illuminator Guitar Pickups for John Petrucci
What players and reviewers say
On the DiMarzio Evo 2
“The Evo 2 is a bit more mid-rangy and the PAF Pro (on the neck) cleans up the mud a bit better.”
“The EQ is a little tighter in the lows with more overall mids, if comparing to the Evolution.”
On the DiMarzio Illuminator
“In this guitar, Illuminator has a balanced EQ w/ slightly less highs.”
“The lows are controlled and big… never muddy, loose or flabby… but not constricted, brittle or overly tight.”