Because a conventional humbucker senses the string at two different places, it cancels some frequencies along with the hum. What if there was a humbucker that cancelled fewer frequencies? It would be brighter and cleaner: almost glassy-sounding. In other words, it would sound a lot like a Strat pickup, but with about the same power as a PAF. DiMarzio created The Humbucker From Hell primarily as a neck pickup. You won't believe how much it will open up the sound in the neck position of a Gibson Les Paul, and it has an almost acoustic quality in the neck spot of a bolt-on guitar. Why is it called The Humbucker From Hell? Try it in the bridge position with a bright amp - but put in your earplugs first, and don't say you weren't warned.
Recommended For:
Neck position in solid body guitars.
Specs
Wiring: 4 Conductor
Magnet: Alnico 5
Output mV: 226
DC Resistance: 5.89 Kohm
Year of Introduction: 1992
Tone Guide
Treble: 8.5
Mid: 4.5
Bass: 4.5
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Wow! This HFH works wonders in the neck position of my Jackson DK1 custom. Sparkly , vibrant tones almost like an acoustic.
Between this and the SD Jazz it's a toss up. Not the best for high gain, but it's serviceable.
Posted by Chris Mott on Feb 6, 2024
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