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DiMarzio Steve Morse Model vs DiMarzio Super Distortion
DiMarzio Steve Morse Model
neck humbucker
79 match
high confidence
DiMarzio Super Distortion
humbucker
Compared with the DiMarzio Steve Morse Model, the DiMarzio Super Distortion has lower output.
Specs side by side
differs marks specs where they part ways| Spec | DiMarzio Steve Morse Model | DiMarzio Super Distortion |
|---|---|---|
| DC resistancediffers | 21k | 13.68k |
| Inductancediffers | not measured | 6.73 H (measured, 2 readings) |
| Magnet | Ceramic | Ceramic |
| Coil | Hum-cancelling | Hum-cancelling |
| Bass (tone chart)differs | 9.5 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
| Mids (tone chart)differs | 7.5 / 10 | 6.5 / 10 |
| Treble (tone chart) | 4.5 / 10 | 4.5 / 10 |
| Slotdiffers | neck humbucker | humbucker |
| Traits | high output, mid-forward, big low end, tight & aggressive | moderate output, mid-forward, big low end, tight & aggressive |
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
38
DC resistance (no inductance for one of them)
Magnet
100
both Ceramic
Coil
100
same coil type
Brightness
100
tone charts on the same scale
Mids
83
tone charts on the same scale
Bass
75
tone charts on the same scale
Videos
DiMarzio Steve Morse Model
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DiMarzio Super Distortion
DiMarzio SUPER DISTORTION vs Seymour Duncan JB SH-4 - Passive Bridge Guitar Pickup Comparison Demo
What players and reviewers say
On the DiMarzio Super Distortion
“the Super D and DD are two VERY different sounding pickups.”
Comparing with Seymour Duncan Distortion (SH-6)
“The DD is very different from the SD. As mentioned the DD is tight, percussive and hot, while the SD is big warm and fuzzy.”
Comparing with Seymour Duncan Distortion (SH-6)