DiMarzio DP240 Nickel
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DiMarzio
DP240 Nickel
Product Info
Article Number:
266698
Brand:
DiMarzio
Model:
DP240 Nickel
Category:
Pickups for Guitars
Price:
$130.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The DP240 Nickel is a seriously cool neck pickup – it's got that vintage chime with a touch more clarity than your typical vintage PAF. It’s a great choice for players seeking a balanced, articulate tone for blues, rock, or country, and the coil-splitting option adds a surprising amount of flexibility. Really shines when paired with a bridge pickup with more bite.
Product Description
- DiMarzio DP240 Nickel
- Pickup
- For electric guitar
- Vintage Mini-Bucker
- Ceramic magnets
- 4-Wire
- Neck version
- Colour: Nickel
PROS
- • Vintage mini-humbucker design offers a sweet, balanced tone.
- • Ceramic magnets provide a tighter low-end response than AlNiCo.
- • 4-Wire construction allows for coil-splitting versatility.
- • Nickel finish provides a classic aesthetic and warm sonic character.
CONS
- • Can sound a little thin on its own for high-gain applications.
- • Mini-humbucker size may require minor routing adjustments in some guitars.
- • Output level is moderate; not ideal for extreme distortion.
Product Video
Key Features
Type
Vintage Mini-Humbucker
Position
Neck
Magnet
Ceramic
Output Level
6.5k Ohm
DC Resistance
2.75 Ohm
Mounting
4-Hole Standard
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Frequently Asked Questions
The DP240 Nickel is brighter and more focused, lacking the inherent warmth of a PAF. It’s a more modern take on the vintage mini-humbucker sound.
Generally, yes, but you'll want to check your guitar's pickup cavity dimensions; some models have tighter tolerances and might require slight modification.
The nickel plating contributes subtly to the tone, rounding off the highs and adding a touch of vintage warmth, but the ceramic magnets are the primary tonal influence.
