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DiMarzio Super Distortion Humbucker - Black with Nickel Poles
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This pickup started a sound revolution. Replacement pickups simply didn't exist before the invention of the Super Distortion in the early Seventies. The Super Distortion (and its original 3-conductor version, the Dual Sound) was the first pickup specifically designed to kick a tube amp into total overdrive, and is still the standard by which all other high-output pickups are measured. The Super Distortion has a perfect blend of power and tone: both single-notes and chords jump out of the amp and fill the room (or the track) with a wall of sound. The balance of tones is classic thick, boosted mids, big lows and fat highs. This is the sound you've heard for over three decades on platinum records, from players as varied as Ace Frehley, Al Di Meola, and Paul Gilbert. It's also versatile: 4-conductor wiring allows instant access to Strat-like split and series-parallel modes.
Specifications
Recommended For: Primarily bridge, although can be used in the neck position with relatively low-gain amp. Specifically designed for solid-bodies
Wiring: 4 Conductor
Magnet: Ceramic
Output: 425 mV
DC Resistance: 13.68 Kohm
Year of Introduction: 1972
Specifications
Recommended For: Primarily bridge, although can be used in the neck position with relatively low-gain amp. Specifically designed for solid-bodies
Wiring: 4 Conductor
Magnet: Ceramic
Output: 425 mV
DC Resistance: 13.68 Kohm
Year of Introduction: 1972
Media
Youtube video product demo
Youtube video product demo
Q & A
Question: Is this standard spacing, or F spaced?
- asked on May 14, 2024
- asked on May 14, 2024
Answer: These are standard spacing. The DP100F is F spaced.
- answered by Ron Elliott, Hamilton, Ontario
- answered by Ron Elliott, Hamilton, Ontario
Question: How does this pickup sound different from a Seymour Duncan jb or a Dimarzio tone zone?
- asked on Apr 5, 2025
- asked on Apr 5, 2025
Answer: More gain for more distortion.
Different pickups sound different on different guitars.
It is an inexact science.
- answered by Cyma Yuan, Vancouver, British Columbia
Different pickups sound different on different guitars.
It is an inexact science.
- answered by Cyma Yuan, Vancouver, British Columbia
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Closest Store Belleville, Ontario
I acquired from my local L&M the above pickup for a bridge pickup upgrade in a Squier Super-Sonic. The original pickups weren't that great though the neck pickup didn't need replacing since I use it very sparingly.
What a difference! It transform a good guitar with great playability into a much better instrument. If you own an identical model, it truly transforms it into a great one for little expenditure, especially if you can install the pickup yourself. If not, L&M can install it professionally for a modest sum. I highly recommend it.
Posted by Denis St Guinefort on May 31, 2025
Just Right
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Closest Store St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
I went from a emg 85 to this pickup in the bridge position of a Ibanez gio (don't laugh please lol). Its not as snarly or aggressive in sound as the emg, much smoother and more responsive. The sound is full, highs are smooth, mids are pushed a bit and lows are big and solid. This was the first aftermarket high output pickup and I think they got it right the first time. I listened to a whole bunch of different pickups on a youtube channel that compared them using the same sound and this is the one I liked.
When getting a Dimarzio pickup, make sure you are getting the right spacing. I needed a f spaced pickup but got a regular spaced instead but that was my blunder, not the fault of the pickup. I plan to get the right pickup in time for the guitar.
Posted by David on Aug 19, 2024
AWESOME PICKUP
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Closest Store Edmonton South, Alberta
In my quest for the best pickups, covered or uncovered, this is really good. I have guitars with Gibson pickups(Burstbuckers, 57 Classics), Fender( Custom 50s, stock earlt 70s, Texas Specials)Seymour Duncans( JBs, Distortion, 59s, Velvet, Alnico Pro II Slash,Flat Strat) and Dimarzio(Fred, PAF Pro, Evolutions, Tone Zone, Air Norton). Being perhaps the first ever custom pickup, the Super Distortion is similar to the Burstbucker, Evolution, Fred or SD Didtortion in tone with higher gain, slightly less mids, but more bass and less treble. Best played uncovered. I bought the creme colored pickups for a brown Les Paul to match the plastic pickup rings and pickguard. I does lack a little in the neck position though as it is a bit bassy with lack in definition but I find both pickups need to be raised higher than normal for optimal tone.
Posted by Music Mike on Jul 23, 2022
Works great in my Start
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Closest Store North York (Steeles), Ontario
Put this pickup in the bridge position of my mim Strat, and it sound amazing. Great pick up for the price
Posted by anonymous on Sep 9, 2020
DP100 Super Distortion
3 of 3 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Belleville, Ontario
This is a fantastic pick up. Installed this in a copy guitar about and it brought it back to life. Very powerful with great mid range and cleans up nicely. Very clear on boost, even at high volumes. Highly recommended and a great value.
Posted by Stuart on Jan 24, 2020
Super D
6 of 7 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Port Coquitlam, British Columbia
I've owned this pickup since the early 80s, also many other high-output pickups. The Super D is the best one I have for overdrive with a balanced tone and articulation, you here everything even your fingertips on the rosewood. Wonderful personality for such a massive output- THE BEST.
Posted by LeeMod on Mar 30, 2015
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