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DiMarzio PAF 59 vs Lollar Imperial
DiMarzio PAF 59
bridge humbucker
86 match
medium confidence
Lollar Imperial
bridge 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 59 | Lollar Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| DC resistancediffers | 8.5k | 8.4k |
| Inductancediffers | 4.61 H (compiled) | 4.80 H (compiled) |
| Magnet | Alnico 5 | Alnico 5 |
| Coil | Hum-cancelling | Hum-cancelling |
| Bass (tone chart)differs | 3.5 / 10 | no chart |
| Mids (tone chart)differs | 4.5 / 10 | no chart |
| Treble (tone chart)differs | 4.5 / 10 | no chart |
| Slot | bridge humbucker | bridge 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
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).
Videos
DiMarzio PAF 59
Lollar Imperial
Paul Rose - Lollar Pickups, Imperial Humbuckers (medium wound)
Humbucker Shootout: Lollar Pickups - Imperial vs. Imperial Low Wind
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.”
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DiMarzio PAF 59
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