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 Injector
Hot, warm and smooth, with a bright top end.
Hotter than 71% of the 153 neck Strat single-coils we have · estimated from resistance
- Alnico 2 magnet: the softest pull: warm, round and forgiving
- Brighter than a typical DiMarzio
“I hear good things about the Injector models that Paul Gilbert uses currently, those have smoky midrange and singing sustain..”
Like the DiMarzio Injector, but…
- WarmerDiMarzio Virtual Vintage Heavy Blues 2darker · similar output92 match
- More biteDiMarzio Virtual Vintage BluesAlnico 5 magnet · brighter · −6% output81 match
- Less hotDiMarzio Area 61−17% output · Alnico 2 magnet81 match
The closest pickup in each direction that still fits the same slot. See every match
Specs
- DC resistance
- 8.56k
- Inductance
- not measured
- Magnet
- Alnico 2
- Coil
- Hum-cancelling
moderate outputbrightsoft & warmnoiseless
From DiMarzio's published specs ↗ (opens in a new tab). Traits come from these specs by stated rules.
Fits the neck of a Stratocaster or HSS Strat.
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What others say
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Paul Gilbert Demos His New DiMarzio® Injector™ Pickups
DiMarzio Paul Gilbert Signature Injector Pickups Demo
Are the DiMarzio Paul Gilbert Signature Injector Set the best noiseless Strat pickups?
“I hear good things about the Injector models that Paul Gilbert uses currently, those have smoky midrange and singing sustain..”
“The Injector has a little tighter low end, more, stiffer mid range, and an equally smooth high end.”
“The Injector neck will be darker than a A61 but brighter than the FT1 & also balance well.”
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