Best DiMarzio Humbucker Pickups 2026
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Last updated: February 4, 2026 • Next update: February 11, 2026
#1
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4.9/5
(27 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
DiMarzio DP255FN Transition Bridge
by
DiMarzio
Heavy Genres
Blues
Jazz
Key Feature:
• Thick, powerful tone
✓ PROS
- • Thick, powerful tone
- • High output for distortion
✗ CONS
- • Can be too thick for some styles
- • May overpower small amps
DiMarzio DP255FN Transition Bridge, Humbucker, F-Space, For the bridge position, With nickel cap
⭐
4.9/5
(27 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 316180
$153
#2
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4.4/5
(20 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
DiMarzio Illuminator Neck DP256 BK
by
DiMarzio
Blues
Heavy Genres
Metal
Key Feature:
• High output for distortion
✓ PROS
- • Great sustain characteristics
- • Thick, powerful tone
✗ CONS
- • May lack brightness of single-coils
- • Less vintage character
DiMarzio Illuminator Neck DP256 BKHumbuckerDesigned for John Petrucci's Music Man JP134-WireCeramic magnetsOutput:...
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4.4/5
(20 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 333489
$131
#3
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4.5/5
(56 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
DiMarzio Crunch Lab DP228 BK
by
DiMarzio
Heavy Genres
Blues
Metal
Key Feature:
• High output for distortion
✓ PROS
- • Versatile for many genres
- • Cancels electrical interference
✗ CONS
- • May overpower small amps
- • Different mounting requirements
- DiMarzio Crunch Lab DP228 BK
- Humbucker Pickup
- High power output
- 4-Wire
- Ceramic magnets
- Bridge position
- Colour: Black
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4.5/5
(56 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 233332
$131
#4
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4.7/5
(8 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
DiMarzio DP287FSGBK Utopia Neck
by
DiMarzio
Jazz
Hard Rock
Heavy Genres
Key Feature:
• Versatile for many genres
✓ PROS
- • Thick, powerful tone
- • Versatile for many genres
✗ CONS
- • Different mounting requirements
- • May overpower small amps
DiMarzio DP287FSGBK Utopia NeckPickup for Electric GuitarHumbuckerPosition: NeckOutput: MediumMagnetic material:...
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4.7/5
(8 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 509767
$186
#5
⭐
4.4/5
(41 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
DiMarzio DP227FBLBK Liqui Fire
by
DiMarzio
Blues
Heavy Genres
Rock
Key Feature:
• Cancels electrical interference
✓ PROS
- • High output for distortion
- • Versatile for many genres
✗ CONS
- • Can be too thick for some styles
- • May overpower small amps
DiMarzio DP227FBLBK Liquid FireHumbuckerHumbuckerSuitable for neck and bridge positionF-spaced / for Floyd Rose style...
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4.4/5
(41 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 282366
$142
#6
⭐
4.8/5
(3 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
DiMarzio DP158 WH
by
DiMarzio
Jazz
Rock
Heavy Genres
Key Feature:
• Thick, powerful tone
✓ PROS
- • Cancels electrical interference
- • Great sustain characteristics
✗ CONS
- • May overpower small amps
- • Different mounting requirements
DiMarzio DP158 WH, Neck Pickup, "Evolution" series, More output, Aggressive tone, Colour: White
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4.8/5
(3 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 207503
$131
#7
⭐
4.5/5
(29 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
DiMarzio DP 258BK Titan Neck black
by
DiMarzio
Heavy Genres
Blues
Metal
Key Feature:
• High output for distortion
✓ PROS
- • Cancels electrical interference
- • Thick, powerful tone
✗ CONS
- • Can be too thick for some styles
- • May lack brightness of single-coils
DiMarzio DP 258BK Titan Neck blackHumbucker PickupNeck position4-WireCeramic magnetsOutput 280 mVDC Resistance 10.37...
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4.5/5
(29 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 333002
$127
#8
⭐
4.4/5
(31 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
DiMarzio DP228F BK
by
DiMarzio
Rock
Metal
Hard Rock
Key Feature:
• Versatile for many genres
✓ PROS
- • Cancels electrical interference
- • High output for distortion
✗ CONS
- • Can be too thick for some styles
- • May lack brightness of single-coils
- DiMarzio DP228F BK
- Humbucker Pickup
- F-spaced
- High power output
- 4-Wire
- Ceramic magnets
- Bridge position
- Colour: Black
⭐
4.4/5
(31 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 233333
$131
#9
⭐
4.5/5
(24 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
DiMarzio DP289FSGW Utopia Bridge
by
DiMarzio
Jazz
Metal
Hard Rock
Key Feature:
• Great sustain characteristics
✓ PROS
- • High output for distortion
- • Cancels electrical interference
✗ CONS
- • Different mounting requirements
- • May overpower small amps
DiMarzio DP289FSGW Utopia BridgePickup for Electric GuitarHumbuckerPosition: BridgeOutput: HighMagnetic material:...
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4.5/5
(24 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 509755
$153
#10
⭐
4.7/5
(55 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
DiMarzio DP103N 36th Ann.
by
DiMarzio
Hard Rock
Jazz
Rock
Key Feature:
• Cancels electrical interference
✓ PROS
- • Great sustain characteristics
- • Versatile for many genres
✗ CONS
- • May overpower small amps
- • May lack brightness of single-coils
DiMarzio DP103N 36th Ann., Pickup for Electric Guitar, 36th Anniversary PAF Humbucker, Suitable for bridge or neck...
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4.7/5
(55 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 254712
$153
#11
⭐
4.4/5
(39 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
DiMarzio Illuminator Neck DP256F BK
by
DiMarzio
Heavy Genres
Hard Rock
Jazz
Key Feature:
• High output for distortion
✓ PROS
- • High output for distortion
- • Thick, powerful tone
✗ CONS
- • Different mounting requirements
- • May lack brightness of single-coils
DiMarzio Illuminator Neck DP256F BKF-Spaced HumbuckerDesigned for John Petruccis Music Man JP134-WireCeramic...
⭐
4.4/5
(39 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 377308
$131
#12
⭐
4.4/5
(53 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
DiMarzio LiquiFire DP227 BK
by
DiMarzio
Rock
Hard Rock
Blues
Key Feature:
• Great sustain characteristics
✓ PROS
- • Great sustain characteristics
- • Thick, powerful tone
✗ CONS
- • Less vintage character
- • May lack brightness of single-coils
DiMarzio LiquiFire DP227 BKHumbucker PickupMedium power outputFour-wireAlnico V magnetPosition: Neck (also suitable for...
⭐
4.4/5
(53 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 233336
$131
#13
⭐
4.6/5
(16 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
DiMarzio DP223FN
by
DiMarzio
Blues
Heavy Genres
Hard Rock
Key Feature:
• Great sustain characteristics
✓ PROS
- • Thick, powerful tone
- • Cancels electrical interference
✗ CONS
- • Different mounting requirements
- • May overpower small amps
DiMarzio DP223FNHumbuckerHumbuckerBridge positionF-spaced4-PoleAlnico 5 magnetsVintage outputDC resistance: 8.6...
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4.6/5
(16 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 274941
$153
#14
⭐
4.8/5
(24 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
DiMarzio DP252 Gravity Storm BK
by
DiMarzio
Hard Rock
Rock
Heavy Genres
Key Feature:
• Cancels electrical interference
✓ PROS
- • Versatile for many genres
- • Great sustain characteristics
✗ CONS
- • Different mounting requirements
- • Less vintage character
DiMarzio DP252 Gravity Storm BK, Pickup for Electric Guitar, Style: Humbucker, For neck position, Output: 290 mV,...
⭐
4.8/5
(24 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 298532
$131
#15
⭐
4.6/5
(34 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
DiMarzio DP 104FBK Super 2 F-Spaced
by
DiMarzio
Metal
Heavy Genres
Blues
Key Feature:
• Cancels electrical interference
✓ PROS
- • Versatile for many genres
- • Thick, powerful tone
✗ CONS
- • Different mounting requirements
- • Can be too thick for some styles
DiMarzio DP 104FBK Super 2 F-Spaced, Pickup for Electric Guitar, Super2 F-Spaced Series, Humbucker, Hot wired pickup,...
⭐
4.6/5
(34 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 208866
$109
How to Choose the Best Humbucker Pickups
Budget Planning
- • Under $200: Entry-level
- • $200-$500: Intermediate
- • $500-$1000: Advanced
- • $1000+: Professional
Quality Check
- • Sound clarity & tone
- • Build materials & finish
- • Hardware durability
- • Overall craftsmanship
Key Features
- • Your musical style
- • Skill level match
- • Intended use case
- • Brand reputation
Frequently Asked Questions
Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced humbucker pickups typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.
