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Dimarzio Super Distortion

The original high-output humbucker.

$89.99

Rated 5 out of 5 based on 1 ratings
(1 customer review)
Brand

Dimarzio

Magnet Type

Large Ceramic

DC Resistance

13.68

Pole Pieces

Double Screw

Position

Bridge, Neck

Inductance

7.06

Wire Guage

N/A

Wire Type

N/A

Artists

Paul Gilbert, Phil Collen

Country of Origin

United States

Baseplate Material

Brass

Rec. Pot Value

500K

Sound

Humbucker

Strings

6, 7, 8

Pole Spacing

F-Space, Standard

Noiseless

Yes

Resonant Peak

2.1

We have not currently reviewed the Dimarzio Super Distortion pickup. As we continue development of Guitar Pickup Database, we will be adding in-depth reviews of all guitar pickups we test. In the meantime, we encourage anyone who has experience with this pickup model to leave a review and rating to help others understand its sonic characteristics. If you’re interested in purchasing this pickup, please click “Find this on Reverb.com” to support us!

1 review for Dimarzio Super Distortion

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Rated 5 out of 5
August 9, 2022

The Classic Super Distortion from the inventor of high output pickups.. Larry DiMarzio and Steve Bluecher. Great mids, tight lows, warm highs. Good for any guitar. Still Used by Tom Schultz of Boston

Rod Welles

Our Thoughts

We have not currently reviewed the Dimarzio Super Distortion pickup. As we continue development of Guitar Pickup Database, we will be adding in-depth reviews of all guitar pickups we test. In the meantime, we encourage anyone who has experience with this pickup model to leave a review and rating to help others understand its sonic characteristics. If you’re interested in purchasing this pickup, please click “Find this on Reverb.com” to support us!

Pickup Specs

Brand

Dimarzio

Magnet Type

Large Ceramic

DC Resistance

13.68

Pole Pieces

Double Screw

Position

Bridge, Neck

Inductance

7.06

Wire Guage

N/A

Wire Type

N/A

Artists

Paul Gilbert, Phil Collen

Country of Origin

United States

Baseplate Material

Brass

Rec. Pot Value

500K

Sound

Humbucker

Strings

6, 7, 8

Pole Spacing

F-Space, Standard

Noiseless

Yes

Resonant Peak

2.1

Brand Description

1 review for Dimarzio Super Distortion

Rated 5 out of 5
5 out of 5 stars (based on 1 review)
Excellent100%
Very good0%
Average0%
Poor0%
Terrible0%

 

Rated 5 out of 5
August 9, 2022

The Classic Super Distortion from the inventor of high output pickups.. Larry DiMarzio and Steve Bluecher. Great mids, tight lows, warm highs. Good for any guitar. Still Used by Tom Schultz of Boston

Rod Welles