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no spec differences found
No inductance for one of them, so output leans on DC resistance; tone charts compared directly.
high confidence
DiMarzio
DiMarzio The Tone Zone S
Very hot, tight and aggressive, with forward mids and a dark top end.
Hotter than 89% of the 365 Strat single-coils we have · estimated from resistance
- Ceramic magnet: the strongest pull: tight lows and a sharp attack
- More mids than a typical DiMarzio
- Darker than a typical DiMarzio
“For me, Tone Zone S is too muddy, boomy, bass-heavy.”
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The closest pickup in each direction that still fits the same slot. See every match
Specs
- DC resistance
- 12.39k
- Inductance
- not measured
- Magnet
- Ceramic
- Coil
- Hum-cancelling
high outputdarkmid-forwardtight & aggressivenoiseless
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 Stratocaster 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.
DiMarzio Tone Zone S and Area 61 pickups in my Line 6 Variax Standard
“It’s high-output, sure, but not in a “blow out your amp” kind of way – more like a tight, controlled punch.”
“Coil-splitting or parallel wiring can sweeten things up further – great for glassy cleans or funky mids without swapping guitars.”
“I prefer the FS2 for its midrange and clarity, but I also like the Tone Zone S more for the bridge and the Pro Track for the middle and neck to be honest.”
Comparing with DiMarzio Pro Track
“For me, Tone Zone S is too muddy, boomy, bass-heavy.”
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