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DiMarzio
DiMarzio FRED
Medium output, clear and balanced.
Hotter than 47% of the 466 humbuckers we have
- Alnico 5 magnet: the common all-rounder: firm lows and clear highs
“The fred is more vocal and more articulate,the screaming Demon sounds more direct and cuts better!”
Like the DiMarzio FRED, but…
- WarmerDiMarzio PAF 59darker · similar output94 match
- More biteDiMarzio PAF Joebrighter · similar output93 match
- HotterDiMarzio Mo' Joe+15% output · Alnico 5 magnet90 match
- Less hotDiMarzio Air Classic−22% output · Alnico 5 magnet84 match
The closest pickup in each direction that still fits the same slot. See every match
Specs
- DC resistance
- 10.38k
- Inductance
- 4.48 Hcompiled
- Magnet
- Alnico 5
- Coil
- Hum-cancelling
vintage output
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.
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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.”
“The fred is more vocal and more articulate,the screaming Demon sounds more direct and cuts better!”
“The Fred has better note separation and definition than the Demon.”
“To me the FRED is too shrill and the Tone Zone is too dark, and this is a perfect compromise.”
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