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DiMarzio
DiMarzio PAF Joe
A humbucker with an Alnico 5 magnet and vintage output.
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Specs
- DC resistance
- 8.26k
- Inductance
- 4.60 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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What others say
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“Deliver classic PAF warmth, then tighten the low end and smooth the top without losing attack.”
“You get chime, quack, and sparkle, but with more body than typical single coil sounds.”
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