The DiMarzio DP100 Super Distortion® is a versatile high power replacement pickup.

DiMarzio Super Distortion® Pickup – Revolutionise Your Guitar Sound

The DiMarzio Super Distortion® reshaped the world of guitar pickups when it first arrived in the early 1970s. As the original high-output pickup designed to push tube amplifiers into rich overdrive, it remains the benchmark for all powerful pickups today. Whether delivering soaring solos or full-bodied chords, this pickup provides a resonant wall of sound with a classic tonal balance.

Main Features

• Ceramic magnet for strong, consistent output
• 4-conductor wiring offers versatile Strat®-style split and series-parallel options
• Thick, boosted mids combined with deep lows and warm highs
• Output voltage: 425 mV, DC resistance: 13.68 kΩ
• Ideal for bridge position on solid-body guitars
• Introduced in 1972, trusted by legendary guitarists like Ace Frehley and Paul Gilbert

This pickup excels in producing a rich, powerful tone with clarity and sustain. Its versatility allows players to access a wide palette of sounds, making it a favourite among professionals across genres.

Specifications

• Wiring: 4 Conductor
• Magnet Type: Ceramic
• Output: 425 mV
• DC Resistance: 13.68 kΩ
• Year Introduced: 1972

Recommended Use

The Super Distortion® is primarily designed for the bridge position on solid-body guitars, providing exceptional tone and drive. It can be used in the neck position with lower-gain amplifiers, but is less suited to hollow or semi-hollow body guitars due to its high output.

Frequently asked questions ➤ What makes the Super Distortion® different from other pickups? The Super Distortion® was the first high-output pickup created specifically to push tube amps into overdrive and remains the standard by which all other high-output pickups are measured. Its powerful ceramic magnet and tonal balance create a distinctive thick midrange with full lows and highs. ➤ Can I use the Super Distortion® in the neck position? The Super Distortion® is mainly designed for the bridge position. It can be used in the neck position if paired with a relatively low-gain amplifier, but it is best suited to solid-body guitars for optimum control and tone. ➤ What wiring options are available with the 4-conductor design? The 4-conductor wiring allows for versatile configurations, including Strat®-style coil splitting and series-parallel modes. This enables you to shape your tone from thick, powerful humbucking sound to thinner, single-coil-like tones. ➤ Is the Super Distortion® compatible with all guitar types? It is primarily designed for solid-body guitars. Hollow and semi-hollow body guitars, due to their resonance and construction, may be harder to control with such a warm, high-output pickup.

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