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DiMarzio FRED vs DiMarzio Mo' Joe
DiMarzio FRED
humbucker
90 match
high confidence
DiMarzio Mo' Joe
humbucker
Compared with the DiMarzio FRED, the DiMarzio Mo' Joe has hotter output.
Specs side by side
differs marks specs where they part ways| Spec | DiMarzio FRED | DiMarzio Mo' Joe |
|---|---|---|
| DC resistancediffers | 10.38k | 9.76k |
| Inductancediffers | 4.48 H (compiled) | 5.16 H (compiled) |
| Magnet | Alnico 5 | Alnico 5 |
| Coil | Hum-cancelling | Hum-cancelling |
| Bass (tone chart)differs | 4.5 / 10 | 4 / 10 |
| Mids (tone chart)differs | 5 / 10 | 5.5 / 10 |
| Treble (tone chart)differs | 5.5 / 10 | 4.5 / 10 |
| Slot | humbucker | humbucker |
| Traits | vintage output | 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
80
measured inductance
Magnet
100
both Alnico 5
Coil
100
same coil type
Brightness
83
tone charts on the same scale
Mids
92
tone charts on the same scale
Bass
92
tone charts on the same scale
Videos
DiMarzio FRED
No videos of its own collected yet.
DiMarzio Mo' Joe
What players and reviewers say
On the DiMarzio FRED
“The low end stays tight and controlled, never spilling over into mud.”
“Light picking produces a clean and articulate response, while digging in brings out aggression and bite.”
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.”