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DiMarzio The Chopper vs Lindy Fralin Steel Pole 43 Strat

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Lindy Fralin Steel Pole 43 Strat
middle Strat single-coil

We found no spec differences between them worth calling out.

Specs side by side

differs marks specs where they part ways
SpecDiMarzio The ChopperLindy Fralin Steel Pole 43 Strat
DC resistancediffers9.16k8.3k
Inductancediffers5.90 H (measured, 1 reading)not measured
MagnetCeramicCeramic
CoilHum-cancellingHum-cancelling
Bass (tone chart)differs4 / 10no chart
Mids (tone chart)differs5 / 10no chart
Treble (tone chart)differs4 / 10no chart
SlotdiffersStrat single-coilmiddle Strat single-coil
Traitshigh output, tight & aggressive, noiselessmoderate 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
86
DC resistance (no inductance for one of them)
Magnet
100
both Ceramic
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 The Chopper

Thick mids, tight lows, and a crystal top end make The Chopper a tone machine with attitude.
Darth Phineas · Dec 3, 2025Darth Phineas (opens in a new tab)
Mids roar with punch, lows stay tight and powerful, and highs cut through the mix without harshness.
Darth Phineas · Dec 3, 2025Darth Phineas (opens in a new tab)
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