Gretchen Menn for DiMarzio PAF 59 Neck and Bridge pickups (4K)
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DiMarzio PAF 59 vs DiMarzio PAF Joe
DiMarzio PAF 59
bridge humbucker
95 match
high confidence
DiMarzio PAF Joe
humbucker
Compared with the DiMarzio PAF 59, the DiMarzio PAF Joe has a brighter top end.
Specs side by side
differs marks specs where they part ways| Spec | DiMarzio PAF 59 | DiMarzio PAF Joe |
|---|---|---|
| DC resistancediffers | 8.5k | 8.26k |
| Inductancediffers | 4.61 H (compiled) | 4.60 H (compiled) |
| Magnet | Alnico 5 | Alnico 5 |
| Coil | Hum-cancelling | Hum-cancelling |
| Bass (tone chart)differs | 3.5 / 10 | 3 / 10 |
| Mids (tone chart) | 4.5 / 10 | 4.5 / 10 |
| Treble (tone chart)differs | 4.5 / 10 | 6.5 / 10 |
| Slotdiffers | bridge 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
100
measured inductance
Magnet
100
both Alnico 5
Coil
100
same coil type
Brightness
67
tone charts on the same scale
Mids
100
tone charts on the same scale
Bass
92
tone charts on the same scale
Videos
DiMarzio PAF 59
DiMarzio PAF Joe
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What players and reviewers say
On the DiMarzio PAF 59
“A full sounding PAF style humbucker with an articulate treble attack, full bottom end, and smooth midrange… in double cream.”
On the DiMarzio PAF Joe
“Deliver classic PAF warmth, then tighten the low end and smooth the top without losing attack.”
“You get chime, quack, and sparkle, but with more body than typical single coil sounds.”