Paul Rose - Lollar Pickups, Imperial Humbuckers (medium wound)
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DiMarzio PAF Joe vs Lollar Imperial
DiMarzio PAF Joe
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 Joe | Lollar Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| DC resistancediffers | 8.26k | 8.4k |
| Inductancediffers | 4.60 H (compiled) | 4.80 H (compiled) |
| Magnet | Alnico 5 | Alnico 5 |
| Coil | Hum-cancelling | Hum-cancelling |
| Bass (tone chart)differs | 3 / 10 | no chart |
| Mids (tone chart)differs | 4.5 / 10 | no chart |
| Treble (tone chart)differs | 6.5 / 10 | no chart |
| Slotdiffers | humbucker | bridge humbucker |
| Traits | vintage output, bright | 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 Joe
No videos of its own collected yet.
Lollar Imperial
Humbucker Shootout: Lollar Pickups - Imperial vs. Imperial Low Wind
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.”
“You get chime, quack, and sparkle, but with more body than typical single coil sounds.”
Full reviews
DiMarzio PAF Joe
Lollar Imperial
None collected yet.