Gibson 57 Classic Pickups Demo (No Commentary)
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DiMarzio PAF 57 vs Gibson 57 Classic
DiMarzio PAF 57
neck humbucker
83 match
low confidence
Gibson 57 Classic
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 57 | Gibson 57 Classic |
|---|---|---|
| DC resistancediffers | 8.18k | 8k |
| Inductancediffers | 4.22 H (measured, 1 reading) | not measured |
| Magnet | Alnico 2 | Alnico 2 |
| Coil | Hum-cancelling | Hum-cancelling |
| Bass (tone chart)differs | 3 / 10 | no chart |
| Mids (tone chart)differs | 4.25 / 10 | no chart |
| Treble (tone chart)differs | 5.5 / 10 | no chart |
| Slot | neck humbucker | neck humbucker |
| Traits | vintage output, soft & warm | vintage output, soft & warm |
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
97
DC resistance (no inductance for one of them)
Magnet
100
both Alnico 2
Coil
100
same coil type
Not compared: brightness, mids, bass (a spec is missing for at least one of them).
Videos
DiMarzio PAF 57
No videos of its own collected yet.
Gibson 57 Classic
Humbucker Shootout: Gibson Classic 57s Vs. Burstbucker Pro
What players and reviewers say
Players comparing them
“Sound nothing like the Gibson 57 Classic to me…..which I find boxy and blurry sounding. The Dimarzios are really open and clear.”
On the DiMarzio PAF 57
“The creamy bold low end and the sweetly precise highs.”
On the Gibson 57 Classic
“I can see why people say they can be muddy, but I like the fatness they bring to the sound.”
“The '57 classics were really nice in this guitar, but I did find the neck a bit muddy and the bridge at bit harsh in the highs.”