Joe Satriani demos the Satch Track Neck & Mo’ Joe Pickups
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DiMarzio Satch Track vs DiMarzio The Chopper
DiMarzio Satch Track
neck Strat single-coil
82 match
high confidence
DiMarzio The Chopper
Strat single-coil
Compared with the DiMarzio Satch Track, the DiMarzio The Chopper has hotter output.
Specs side by side
differs marks specs where they part ways| Spec | DiMarzio Satch Track | DiMarzio The Chopper |
|---|---|---|
| DC resistancediffers | 7.02k | 9.16k |
| Inductancediffers | not measured | 5.90 H (measured, 1 reading) |
| Magnet | Ceramic | Ceramic |
| Coil | Hum-cancelling | Hum-cancelling |
| Bass (tone chart)differs | 2.5 / 10 | 4 / 10 |
| Mids (tone chart)differs | 3.75 / 10 | 5 / 10 |
| Treble (tone chart)differs | 3.5 / 10 | 4 / 10 |
| Slotdiffers | neck Strat single-coil | Strat single-coil |
| Traits | moderate output, dark, scooped mids, tight lows, tight & aggressive, noiseless | high output, tight & aggressive, noiseless |
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
62
DC resistance (no inductance for one of them)
Magnet
100
both Ceramic
Coil
100
same coil type
Brightness
92
tone charts on the same scale
Mids
79
tone charts on the same scale
Bass
75
tone charts on the same scale
Videos
DiMarzio Satch Track
DiMarzio The Chopper
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What players and reviewers say
On the DiMarzio Satch Track
“Meanwhile, the neck pickup is expected to handle everything from glassy cleans to singing lead tones without turning into a muddy mess.”
“Its ceramic magnet and moderate 245mV output place it well below many modern high gain designs, allowing it to retain clarity while still offering enough authority to stand alongside full size humbuckers.”
On the DiMarzio The Chopper
“Thick mids, tight lows, and a crystal top end make The Chopper a tone machine with attitude.”
“Mids roar with punch, lows stay tight and powerful, and highs cut through the mix without harshness.”