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DiMarzio FRED vs DiMarzio PAF 57
DiMarzio FRED
humbucker
87 match
high confidence
DiMarzio PAF 57
bridge humbucker
Compared with the DiMarzio FRED, the DiMarzio PAF 57 has an Alnico II magnet (warmer, smoother).
Specs side by side
differs marks specs where they part ways| Spec | DiMarzio FRED | DiMarzio PAF 57 |
|---|---|---|
| DC resistancediffers | 10.38k | 8.63k |
| Inductancediffers | 4.48 H (compiled) | 4.67 H (measured, 1 reading) |
| Magnetdiffers | Alnico 5 | Alnico 2 |
| Coil | Hum-cancelling | Hum-cancelling |
| Bass (tone chart)differs | 4.5 / 10 | 3.5 / 10 |
| Mids (tone chart)differs | 5 / 10 | 4.75 / 10 |
| Treble (tone chart) | 5.5 / 10 | 5.5 / 10 |
| Slotdiffers | humbucker | bridge humbucker |
| Traits | vintage output | vintage output, soft & warm |
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
94
measured inductance
Magnet
55
Alnico 5 vs Alnico 2
Coil
100
same coil type
Brightness
100
tone charts on the same scale
Mids
96
tone charts on the same scale
Bass
83
tone charts on the same scale
Videos
No videos for either pickup collected yet.
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 PAF 57
“Sound nothing like the Gibson 57 Classic to me…..which I find boxy and blurry sounding. The Dimarzios are really open and clear.”
Comparing with Gibson 57 Classic
“The creamy bold low end and the sweetly precise highs.”