DiMarzio FRED vs PAF PRO - Passive Bridge Guitar Pickup Comparison Tone Demo
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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
DiMarzio FRED
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DiMarzio PAF Joe
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What players and reviewers say
On the DiMarzio FRED
“The fred is more vocal and more articulate,the screaming Demon sounds more direct and cuts better!”
“The Fred has better note separation and definition than the Demon.”
On the DiMarzio PAF Joe
“Paf Joe is warmer/rounder, and does not flub out in the low end quite as bad.”
“Deliver classic PAF warmth, then tighten the low end and smooth the top without losing attack.”