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DiMarzio FRED vs DiMarzio PAF Joe
DiMarzio FRED
humbucker
93 match
high confidence
DiMarzio PAF Joe
humbucker
We found no spec differences between them worth calling out.
Specs side by side
differs marks specs where they part ways| Spec | DiMarzio FRED | DiMarzio PAF Joe |
|---|---|---|
| DC resistancediffers | 10.38k | 8.26k |
| Inductancediffers | 4.48 H (compiled) | 4.60 H (compiled) |
| Magnet | Alnico 5 | Alnico 5 |
| Coil | Hum-cancelling | Hum-cancelling |
| Bass (tone chart)differs | 4.5 / 10 | 3 / 10 |
| Mids (tone chart)differs | 5 / 10 | 4.5 / 10 |
| Treble (tone chart)differs | 5.5 / 10 | 6.5 / 10 |
| Slot | humbucker | humbucker |
| Traits | vintage output | vintage output, bright |
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
96
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
75
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 Joe
“Deliver classic PAF warmth, then tighten the low end and smooth the top without losing attack.”
“You get chime, quack, and sparkle, but with more body than typical single coil sounds.”