DiMarzio DP 296N Relentless Middle N
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DiMarzio
DP 296N Relentless Middle N
Product Info
Article Number:
511265
Brand:
DiMarzio
Model:
DP 296N Relentless Middle N
Category:
Pickups for 4-String P-Bass
Price:
$152.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Relentless Middle pickup is a serious upgrade for P-basses, especially if you're into modern, high-gain styles. Sheehan’s input really shines through with its aggressive articulation and boosted output – perfect for funk, metal, or any genre needing a serious punch. It’s a game-changer for players wanting a hotter, more aggressive tone without the muddy low-end often associated with high-output pickups.
Product Description
- DiMarzio DP 296N Relentless Middle N
- Pickup for Electric Bass
- Output: 180 mV
- Magnet material: Ceramic
- Developed in collaboration with Billy Sheehan
- Suitable for any style of music from motown to metal
- 50% more power than traditional passive pickups
- Low ambient noise
- Best suited for distortion
- No sharp edges
- Wide magnetic field
- Connections: 4-wire
- Direct current resistance: 11.84 kOhm
- Colour: Nickel
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Ceramic magnet delivers a tight, modern low-end response.
- • Billy Sheehan collaboration yields aggressive, articulate tone.
- • 4-wire design allows for true single-coil/series coil options.
- • Wide magnetic field captures more string vibration for enhanced sustain.
CONS
- • High output might be overwhelming for players seeking a vintage tone.
- • Ceramic magnet can sound slightly 'sterile' compared to alnico.
- • Relentless series leans heavily towards distortion, less versatile clean.
Product Video
Key Features
Position
Middle
Magnet
Ceramic
Output Level
180 mV
DC Resistance
11.84 kOhm
Mounting
4-Hole Standard P-Bass Mounting
Cover
Nickel-Plated
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Frequently Asked Questions
It’s significantly hotter and more aggressive, offering a much more modern and saturated tone. Expect a tighter low-end and more pronounced upper harmonics.
While technically possible, its high output and aggressive character are better suited for higher-gain genres. It might require significant EQ adjustments to tame it for a vintage Motown sound.
The 4-wire setup gives you the option to wire it as a traditional single coil or in series for increased output and a thicker tone – offering more tonal flexibility.
