DiMarzio The Black Angel DP 234

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DiMarzio The Black Angel DP 234

DiMarzio

The Black Angel DP 234

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 417760
Brand: DiMarzio
Model: The Black Angel DP 234
Price: $218.90

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The Black Angel is a surprisingly versatile pickup for acoustic steel-string guitars. It provides a full, warm tone with a nice punch, and the phase reverse switch is a genuinely useful feature for tweaking your sound. This is an excellent choice for gigging musicians or anyone wanting to amplify their acoustic without sacrificing too much natural acoustic tone.

Product Description

DiMarzio The Black Angel DP 234, Soundhole Pickup for Steel-string Guitar, Passive humbucker, Phase reverse switch, For sound holes from 89 mm, Incl. endpin socket and 2.5 m cable

PROS
  • • Alnico 5 magnet delivers a warm, articulate, and surprisingly powerful tone.
  • • Phase reverse switch offers useful tonal shaping and noise reduction options.
  • • Solid construction and quality materials ensure long-term reliability.
  • • Compact design minimizes interference with acoustic guitar’s natural resonance.
CONS
  • • Can slightly dampen the high-end sparkle characteristic of some acoustic guitars.
  • • The endpin jack can feel a bit flimsy compared to higher-end acoustic hardware.
  • • May require some experimentation to find optimal placement for best tone.

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Key Features

Type Magnetic Soundhole Pickup
Strings Steel-string Acoustic Guitar
Output Medium-High (approx. 8k Ohm)
Installation Endpin socket and 2.5m cable included, straightforward mounting
Controls Phase reverse switch
Weight Approximately 160g (pickup & cable combined)

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Frequently Asked Questions

It's a step up from their entry-level options, offering a more refined tone and the phase reverse feature, but sits below their premium, high-output models.
Yes, the Alnico 5 magnet provides clarity and articulation that's well-suited for fingerstyle, though you may need to adjust EQ to compensate for any slight high-end roll-off.
The 2.5m cable is generally ample for most stage configurations, but longer runs might require a higher-quality cable to minimize potential noise.

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