Larry DiMarzio's 36th Anniversary PAF
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DiMarzio PAF 36th Anniversary vs Gorilla Pickups The Messenger
DiMarzio PAF 36th Anniversary
neck humbucker
82 match
low confidence
Gorilla Pickups The Messenger
neck humbucker
We found no spec differences between them worth calling out.
Specs side by side
differs marks specs where they part ways| Spec | DiMarzio PAF 36th Anniversary | Gorilla Pickups The Messenger |
|---|---|---|
| DC resistancediffers | 7.31k | 7k |
| Inductancediffers | 4.32 H (compiled) | not measured |
| Magnet | Alnico 5 | Alnico 5 |
| Coil | Hum-cancelling | Hum-cancelling |
| Bass (tone chart)differs | 3 / 10 | no chart |
| Mids (tone chart)differs | 5 / 10 | no chart |
| Treble (tone chart)differs | 5 / 10 | no chart |
| Slot | neck humbucker | neck humbucker |
| Traits | vintage output | vintage 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
94
DC resistance (no inductance for one of them)
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).
Videos
DiMarzio PAF 36th Anniversary
Joe Duplantier for DiMarzio Fortitude Bridge and PAF 36th Anniversary Neck pickups (4K)
Gorilla Pickups The Messenger
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What players and reviewers say
On the DiMarzio PAF 36th Anniversary
“It is warm and smooth, but it retains clarity and bite.”
“The low end holds together without getting muddy, which is a big deal for me.”
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DiMarzio PAF 36th Anniversary
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