DiMarzio DP408 Virtual Vintage 54 Pro
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DiMarzio
DP408 Virtual Vintage 54 Pro
Product Info
Article Number:
159538
Brand:
DiMarzio
Model:
DP408 Virtual Vintage 54 Pro
Category:
Single Coil Pickups
Price:
$119.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The DP408 is a seriously good recreation of a '54 single-coil. It's got that classic, bell-like tone with a touch of grit, perfect for country, blues, and rock players who want that vintage vibe. It’s a great, affordable upgrade for guitars needing a more authentic vintage voice.
Product Description
DiMarzio DP408 Virtual Vintage 54 Pro, Pickup, Virtual vintage 54 pro single coil, Alnico 2 magnets, 4-wire, Colour: Black
PROS
- • Alnico 2 magnets deliver a warm, rounded vintage tone.
- • 4-wire design allows for true single-coil and humbucker-like coil tapping.
- • Excellent clarity and note definition across the frequency spectrum.
- • Black bobbin provides a classic aesthetic, blending seamlessly with vintage guitars.
CONS
- • Output is relatively low, may need amp adjustments for high-gain players.
- • Alnico 2 magnets can sound slightly 'soft' compared to Alnico 5.
- • While versatile, truly modern, high-gain sounds are not its forte.
Product Video
Key Features
Position
Bridge
Magnet
Alnico 2
Output Level
6.5k
DC Resistance
3.15 Ohms
Mounting
Four-Hole
Cover
Black Plastic
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's remarkably close, capturing much of the sonic character but often with slightly better clarity and less inherent hum.
Yes, the 4-wire design allows for coil tapping, making it adaptable to humbucker cavities and offering more tonal options.
While it can handle some overdrive, the lower output might require a hotter amp setting or a boost pedal to achieve aggressive rock tones.
