no spec differences found
Output compared on measured inductance; tone charts compared directly.

Hot, clear and balanced.
Hotter than 62% of the 466 humbuckers we have
“Mo Joe is a Fred but a little hotter, more aggressive, and has slightly less highs.”
The closest pickup in each direction that still fits the same slot. See every match
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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Each score is how close a pickup is on measured specs, out of 100. The meter shows how many of those specs we could compare; a grey score means few could be. Filters cover the top 40. How scoring works
no spec differences found
Output compared on measured inductance; tone charts compared directly.
no spec differences found
Output compared on measured inductance; tone charts compared against each maker's average.
hotter output
Output compared on measured inductance; tone charts compared directly.
lower output
Output compared on measured inductance; tone charts compared directly.
no spec differences found
Output compared on measured inductance; tone charts compared against each maker's average.
no spec differences found
Output compared on measured inductance; tone charts compared against each maker's average.
Demos, reviews and forum posts, quoted word for word and linked to where they were published.
“Physically, the Mo’ Joe feels very much like the modern DiMarzio standard: clean build quality, tight bobbin alignment, smooth legwork, and consistent winding.”
“The lows stay punchy, the mids remain broad and vocal, and the highs cut clearly without becoming harsh.”
“Mo Joe is a Fred but a little hotter, more aggressive, and has slightly less highs.”
“It has an aggressive presence but somehow it's smooth and not too bright just like the Mo Joe, except without the lower midrange quality the Mo Joe has..”
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