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DiMarzio Illuminator 7 vs DiMarzio Imperium 7
DiMarzio Illuminator 7
7-string neck humbucker
76 match
high confidence
DiMarzio Imperium 7
7-string neck humbucker
Compared with the DiMarzio Illuminator 7, the DiMarzio Imperium 7 has lower output, scooped mids and tighter low end.
Specs side by side
differs marks specs where they part ways| Spec | DiMarzio Illuminator 7 | DiMarzio Imperium 7 |
|---|---|---|
| DC resistancediffers | 10.42k | 7.17k |
| Inductance | not measured | not measured |
| Magnet | Ceramic | Ceramic |
| Coil | Hum-cancelling | Hum-cancelling |
| Bass (tone chart)differs | 5 / 10 | 2.5 / 10 |
| Mids (tone chart)differs | 6.25 / 10 | 4.25 / 10 |
| Treble (tone chart) | 4.5 / 10 | 4.5 / 10 |
| Slot | 7-string neck humbucker | 7-string neck humbucker |
| Traits | moderate output, tight & aggressive | vintage output, tight lows, tight & aggressive |
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
46
DC resistance (no inductance for one of them)
Magnet
100
both Ceramic
Coil
100
same coil type
Brightness
100
tone charts on the same scale
Mids
67
tone charts on the same scale
Bass
58
tone charts on the same scale
Videos
DiMarzio Illuminator 7
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DiMarzio Imperium 7
What players and reviewers say
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