Closest match
Alnico II magnet: warmer, smoother
No inductance for one of them, so output leans on DC resistance; tone charts compared directly.
high confidence
DiMarzio
DiMarzio Virtual Solo
Very hot, clear and balanced.
Hotter than 86% of the 365 Strat single-coils we have
- Alnico 5 magnet: the common all-rounder: firm lows and clear highs
“They designed it because some people thought the Virtual Vintage Solo was a little harsh and wanted it hotter..”
Like the DiMarzio Virtual Solo, but…
- WarmerDiMarzio InjectorAlnico 2 magnet · +8% output82 match
- HotterSeymour Duncan Vintage Hot Stack Plus (STK-S7)+21% output · Alnico 5 magnet80 match
- Less hotDiMarzio Virtual Vintage Blues−23% output · Alnico 5 magnet77 match
The closest pickup in each direction that still fits the same slot. See every match
Specs
- DC resistance
- 11.17k
- Inductance
- 4.29 Hcompiled
- Magnet
- Alnico 5
- Coil
- Hum-cancelling
high outputnoiseless
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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no spec differences found
No inductance for one of them, so output leans on DC resistance; tone charts compared against each maker's average.
Compare →medium confidenceceramic magnet: punchier, more aggressive
No inductance for one of them, so output leans on DC resistance; tone charts compared directly.
Compare →high confidenceno spec differences found
No inductance for one of them, so output leans on DC resistance; no tone chart to compare.
Compare →low confidenceno spec differences found
No inductance for one of them, so output leans on DC resistance; no tone chart to compare.
Compare →low confidenceno spec differences found
No inductance for one of them, so output leans on DC resistance; no tone chart to compare.
Compare →low confidence
What others say
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“They designed it because some people thought the Virtual Vintage Solo was a little harsh and wanted it hotter..”
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