DiMarzio DP437 BK
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DiMarzio
DP437 BK
Product Info
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The DP437 BK is a fantastic bridge pickup if you’re chasing that classic, slightly jangly Fender bridge tone. It’s got a real vintage vibe, a nice warmth, and it’s built solid – DiMarzio quality, through and through. Perfect for Telecasters or Stratocasters wanting that authentic, slightly scooped bridge sound for country, blues, or clean rock.
Product Description
- DiMarzio DP437 BK
- Pickup for Electric Guitar
- Hand-wound single coil
- Position: Bridge
- Output: Vintage
- String spacing: Standard
- Connections: 2-wire
- DC resistance: 8.5 kOhm
- Colour: Black
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Hand-wound construction delivers exceptional clarity and dynamic response.
- • Vintage-output design captures classic Fender bridge single-coil tone.
- • Alnico 2 magnet provides a warmer, more rounded high-end than Alnico 5.
- • Black bobbin offers a visually clean and understated aesthetic.
CONS
- • Output is relatively low, may need a preamp for high-gain applications.
- • Limited versatility – excels in Fender-style tones, less suited for modern genres.
- • Standard string spacing might require adjustments on guitars with wider spacing.
Product Video
Key Features
Position
Bridge
Magnet
Alnico 2
Output Level
Vintage
DC Resistance
8.5 kOhm
Mounting
4-hole
Cover
Black Plastic
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Frequently Asked Questions
The DP437 BK is generally warmer and less aggressive than the American Pro II, lacking some of its higher-end clarity and output, but offering a more vintage-voiced character.
It’s possible, but you’ll likely lose some of the characteristic single-coil chime; it’s best suited for guitars originally designed for single-coil pickups to leverage its full tonal potential.
Yes, it’s a very common resistance for vintage-spec single coils; it contributes to the pickup’s warmer, less brittle tone compared to hotter pickups with higher resistance.
