DiMarzio DP153F-BK

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DiMarzio DP153F-BK

DiMarzio

DP153F-BK

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 125800
Brand: DiMarzio
Model: DP153F-BK
Price: $130.90

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The DP153F-BK is a fantastic upgrade for players wanting a more articulate and aggressive PAF-style humbucker. It's got a modern edge, retaining that classic warmth but with a tighter, more focused sound – perfect for rock, blues-rock, and even heavier styles where you need to be heard. Joe Satriani’s prototype lineage speaks volumes about its lead-playing capabilities.

Product Description

DiMarzio DP153F-BK, The Fred Humbucker

  • The Fred DiMarzio is basically a PAF humbucker
  • however
  • this one puts it up a notch. Significantly tighter in the central region as well as the overtones
  • it asserts itself excellently and fits perfectly into the modern soundscape. In addition
  • the Fred naturally responds very sensitively to the attack of the guitarist
  • dynamic play is accentuated. The Fred began his career as a prototype for Joe Satriani
  • probably not a bad witness for modern lead sounds!

, Very fat sound, Ideal for the 60-Sound, Colour: Black (Illustration similar)

PROS
  • • Tight midrange focus delivers modern clarity and cuts through a mix well.
  • • Excellent dynamic response; reacts beautifully to subtle picking nuances.
  • • PAF-style voicing offers familiar warmth and character, elevated for modern use.
  • • Black bobbin aesthetic provides a clean, professional look on any guitar.
CONS
  • • Might be too focused for players seeking a very scooped or vintage tone.
  • • Higher output than some classic PAF replicas; less 'swampy' character.
  • • Can be a bit brittle with extreme gain settings; requires careful amp EQ.

Product Video

Key Features

Position Bridge
Magnet Alnico II
Output Level 9.5
DC Resistance 15.5 kΩ
Spacing 4-hole
Mounting 4-hole

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Frequently Asked Questions

The DP153F-BK is a refinement of the original Fred, with a tighter mid-range and more focused high-end, making it more versatile for modern applications.
It’s leaning towards higher output than a truly vintage PAF, but still retains that classic humbucker warmth; it’s a good balance for a modern rock tone.
They'll shine in mahogany or alder bodies, complementing the Alnico II magnet's warmth and bringing out the clarity of the tighter high-end.

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