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DiMarzio PAF 59 vs Sheptone Heartbreaker
DiMarzio PAF 59
bridge humbucker
83 match
low confidence
Sheptone Heartbreaker
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 | Sheptone Heartbreaker |
|---|---|---|
| DC resistancediffers | 8.5k | 8.35k |
| Inductancediffers | 4.61 H (compiled) | not measured |
| 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
97
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 59
Sheptone Heartbreaker
Sheptone Heartbreaker Humbucker Set | Review
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 Sheptone Heartbreaker
“Beautifully organic sounding, they are full, clear and open.”