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DiMarzio Mo' Joe vs Seymour Duncan Whole Lotta Humbucker (SH-18)

We found no spec differences between them worth calling out.

Specs side by side

differs marks specs where they part ways
SpecDiMarzio Mo' JoeSeymour Duncan Whole Lotta Humbucker (SH-18)
DC resistancediffers9.76k8.78k
Inductancediffers5.16 H (compiled)5.31 H (compiled)
MagnetAlnico 5Alnico 5
CoilHum-cancellingHum-cancelling
Resonant peakdiffers6.14 kHz (Seymour Duncan's own test load)
Bass (tone chart)differs4 / 10no chart
Mids (tone chart)differs5.5 / 10no chart
Treble (tone chart)differs4.5 / 10no chart
Slotdiffershumbuckerbridge humbucker
Traitsvintage outputvintage 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
96
measured inductance
Magnet
100
both Alnico 5
Coil
100
same coil type

Not compared: brightness, mids, bass (a spec is missing for at least one of them).

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DiMarzio Mo' Joe

Seymour Duncan Whole Lotta Humbucker (SH-18)

What players and reviewers say

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.
Darth Phineas · May 20, 2026Darth Phineas (opens in a new tab)
The lows stay punchy, the mids remain broad and vocal, and the highs cut clearly without becoming harsh.
Darth Phineas · May 20, 2026Darth Phineas (opens in a new tab)
Everything on the DiMarzio Mo' Joe

On the Seymour Duncan Whole Lotta Humbucker (SH-18)

With similar push and drive as the 59 Model set, the Whole Lotta Humbucker is a little more articulate in the lows and a little tastier in the highs.
Darth Phineas · Aug 30, 2017Darth Phineas (opens in a new tab)
There is a really nice balance to the set, compliments of a slight snarl in the mids.
Darth Phineas · Aug 30, 2017Darth Phineas (opens in a new tab)
Everything on the Seymour Duncan Whole Lotta Humbucker (SH-18)

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