Joe Duplantier for DiMarzio Fortitude Bridge and PAF 36th Anniversary Neck pickups (4K)
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DiMarzio Fortitude vs DiMarzio PAF 36th Anniversary
DiMarzio Fortitude
bridge humbucker
95 match
high confidence
DiMarzio PAF 36th Anniversary
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 Fortitude | DiMarzio PAF 36th Anniversary |
|---|---|---|
| DC resistancediffers | 9.54k | 8.6k |
| Inductancediffers | 5.90 H (measured, 1 reading) | 5.47 H (measured, 1 reading) |
| Magnet | Alnico 5 | Alnico 5 |
| Coil | Hum-cancelling | Hum-cancelling |
| Bass (tone chart) | 4 / 10 | 4 / 10 |
| Mids (tone chart) | 5.5 / 10 | 5.5 / 10 |
| Treble (tone chart)differs | 3.5 / 10 | 4 / 10 |
| Slot | bridge humbucker | bridge humbucker |
| Traits | moderate output, dark | 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
89
measured inductance
Magnet
100
both Alnico 5
Coil
100
same coil type
Brightness
92
tone charts on the same scale
Mids
100
tone charts on the same scale
Bass
100
tone charts on the same scale
Videos
Featuring both
DiMarzio Fortitude
GOJIRA APPROVED! DiMarzio Fortitude Pickup!
DiMarzio PAF 36th Anniversary
Larry DiMarzio's 36th Anniversary PAF
Guitar World reveiws the new DiMarzio PAF 36th Anniversary
What players and reviewers say
On the DiMarzio Fortitude
“The midrange is shifted more to the lower mids for a throatier vibe and more of a growl.”
“The lows will punch you in the chest, pick you up, and knock you back down again.”
On the DiMarzio PAF 36th Anniversary
“It is warm and smooth, but it retains clarity and bite.”
“The low end holds together without getting muddy, which is a big deal for me.”