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

A bridge humbucker with a ceramic magnet and vintage output.
vintage outputtight & aggressive
From DiMarzio's published specs ↗ (opens in a new tab). Traits come from these specs by stated rules.
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lower output
No inductance for one of them, so output leans on DC resistance; tone charts compared directly.
lower output
No inductance for one of them, so output leans on DC resistance; tone charts compared directly.
lower output · tighter low end
No inductance for one of them, so output leans on DC resistance; tone charts compared directly.
hotter output · more bass
No inductance for one of them, so output leans on DC resistance; tone charts compared directly.
hotter output
Output compared on measured inductance; tone charts compared directly.
Alnico V magnet: warmer, smoother
Output compared on measured inductance; tone charts compared directly.
Demos, reviews and forum posts, quoted word for word and linked to where they were published. No videos or player posts collected yet.
“The low end delivers some thump, but doesn't flub out or get muddy.”
“The mids and highs are very nice for lead work in the neck position.”
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