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DiMarzio
DiMarzio True Velvet
Medium output, clear and balanced, with scooped mids and tight lows.
Hotter than 38% of the 148 middle Strat single-coils we have
- Alnico 5 magnet: the common all-rounder: firm lows and clear highs
- Fewer mids than a typical DiMarzio
- Tighter lows than a typical DiMarzio
“Go for the True Velvet if you want more midrange and a warmer top end than what you have now..”
Like the DiMarzio True Velvet, but…
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The closest pickup in each direction that still fits the same slot. See every match
Specs
- DC resistance
- 6.21k
- Inductance
- 2.56 Hmeasured, 1 reading
- Magnet
- Alnico 5
- Coil
- Single coil
vintage outputscooped midstight lows
From DiMarzio's published specs ↗ (opens in a new tab). Traits come from these specs by stated rules.
Fits the middle of a Stratocaster or HSS Strat.
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Review Dimarzio True Velvet braço DP175
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“Go for the True Velvet if you want more midrange and a warmer top end than what you have now..”
“I tried the Dimarzio True Velvet neck in another guitar, and while less bright than the Twang King neck, it was still too bright for my liking.”
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