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DiMarzio PAF Joe vs Friedman Classic Plus

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Friedman Classic Plus
bridge humbucker

We found no spec differences between them worth calling out.

Specs side by side

differs marks specs where they part ways
SpecDiMarzio PAF JoeFriedman Classic Plus
DC resistancediffers8.26k8.2k
Inductancediffers4.60 H (compiled)not measured
MagnetAlnico 5Alnico 5
CoilHum-cancellingHum-cancelling
Bass (tone chart)differs3 / 10no chart
Mids (tone chart)differs4.5 / 10no chart
Treble (tone chart)differs6.5 / 10no chart
Slotdiffershumbuckerbridge humbucker
Traitsvintage output, brightvintage 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
99
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).

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What players and reviewers say

On the DiMarzio PAF Joe

Deliver classic PAF warmth, then tighten the low end and smooth the top without losing attack.
Darth Phineas · Apr 29, 2026Darth Phineas (opens in a new tab)
You get chime, quack, and sparkle, but with more body than typical single coil sounds.
Darth Phineas · Apr 29, 2026Darth Phineas (opens in a new tab)
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