DiMarzio AT-1 pickup
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DiMarzio

DiMarzio AT-1

A humbucker with an Alnico 5 magnet and high output.

high outputdarkmid-forwardbig low end

Specs

DC resistance
16.5k
Inductance
8.64 Hcompiled
Magnet
Alnico 5
Coil
Hum-cancelling
DiMarzio's tone chart, 0–10

From DiMarzio's published specs (opens in a new tab). Traits come from these specs by stated rules.

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Each score is how close a pickup is on measured specs, out of 100. The meter shows how many of those specs we could compare; a grey score means few could be. Filters cover the top 40. How scoring works

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    no spec differences found

    Output compared on measured inductance; tone charts compared directly.

    high confidence
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  2. DiMarzio Air Zone

    no spec differences found

    No inductance for one of them, so output leans on DC resistance; tone charts compared directly.

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  3. DiMarzio Dominion
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    bridge humbucker

    ceramic magnet: punchier, more aggressive

    Output compared on measured inductance; tone charts compared directly.

    high confidence
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  4. Bare Knuckle Polymath
    Bare Knuckle Polymath
    bridge humbucker

    tighter low end

    Output compared on measured inductance; tone charts compared against each maker's average.

    high confidence
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  5. Gibson 70s Tribute
    Gibson 70s Tribute
    neck humbucker

    no spec differences found

    No inductance for one of them, so output leans on DC resistance; no tone chart to compare.

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What others say

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The authoritative roar of the mids and the strong presence of the highs define chords and give solos a foothold.
Darth Phineas · Jan 30, 2019Darth Phineas (opens in a new tab)

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