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DiMarzio
DiMarzio FRED
A humbucker with an Alnico 5 magnet and vintage output.
vintage output
Specs
- DC resistance
- 10.38k
- Inductance
- 4.48 Hcompiled
- Magnet
- Alnico 5
- Coil
- Hum-cancelling
From DiMarzio's published specs ↗ (opens in a new tab). Traits come from these specs by stated rules.
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“The low end stays tight and controlled, never spilling over into mud.”
“Light picking produces a clean and articulate response, while digging in brings out aggression and bite.”
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