Closest match
no spec differences found
No inductance for one of them, so output leans on DC resistance; tone charts compared directly.
high confidence
DiMarzio
DiMarzio Bluesbucker
Hot, tight and aggressive.
Hotter than 64% of the 466 humbuckers we have · estimated from resistance
- Ceramic magnet: the strongest pull: tight lows and a sharp attack
“One was the Bluesbucker, which has more of a single coil midrange with some of the fatter lows and rolled off highs like a humbucker.”
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The closest pickup in each direction that still fits the same slot. See every match
Specs
- DC resistance
- 10.07k
- Inductance
- not measured
- Magnet
- Ceramic
- Coil
- Hum-cancelling
moderate outputtight & aggressive
From DiMarzio's published specs ↗ (opens in a new tab). Traits come from these specs by stated rules.
Fits the neck or bridge of a Les Paul, SG, PRS Custom 24, Superstrat (HH) or HSS Strat.
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What others say
Demos, reviews and forum posts, quoted word for word and linked to where they were published.
Dimarzio Bluesbucker tone test (Series and Parallel wiring). Paired with PAF 36th Anniversary
Charvel Pro-Mod San Dimas pickup mod - DiMarzio Bluesbucker
Dimarzio Bluesbucker Demo
“Because once you plug in and unleash it, this pickup delivers a unique blend of clarity, bite, and vintage soul that cuts through a mix.”
“Now pair that with highs that pack a rich, punchy bite while still delivering enough cut to slice right through any mix.”
“One was the Bluesbucker, which has more of a single coil midrange with some of the fatter lows and rolled off highs like a humbucker.”
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