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DiMarzio
DiMarzio D Sonic
Hot, tight and aggressive.
Hotter than 74% of the 466 humbuckers we have
- Ceramic magnet: the strongest pull: tight lows and a sharp attack
“But, I just traded the D-Sonic (too thick and dark for me) in for a Steve's Special (hopefully a bit brighter and articulate)...”
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The closest pickup in each direction that still fits the same slot. See every match
Specs
- DC resistance
- 11.96k
- Inductance
- 6.27 Hmeasured, 1 reading
- 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
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“But, I just traded the D-Sonic (too thick and dark for me) in for a Steve's Special (hopefully a bit brighter and articulate)...”
“I wouldn't put the D Sonic in a baswood body cause basswood has tons of midrange and low end so your sound might turn to mud..”
“D-Sonic in my current guitar (korina body, maple/ebony neck), because the highs get shrill distorted, and clean tones are far from great with it.”
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