DiMarzio DP256FBK Illuminator™ Neck Humbucker Pickup: Superior Tone for the Modern Guitarist

Designed for John Petrucci’s Music Man JP13™ guitar, the new Illuminator™ Neck and Bridge Models are the next generation in John’s signature pickups with DiMarzio. John says he looks for versatility in his pickups so that he’s able to span a multitude of different sounds within one guitar, going from massive overdrive, very tight, rhythmical and aggressive to “more expressive, dynamic and very liquid” when he plays solos. They’re a bit bold — with more of the clarity and presence that John demands.

John used the Illuminator™ and Illuminator 7™ pickups during the recording of Dream Theater’s self-titled album, released September 24, 2013.

John wants his neck and bridge pickups to occupy separate musical spaces that “speak” to each other, with individual voices that both blend and stand on their own. The Illuminator™ Neck Model is louder than a typical vintage humbucker, and it has more headroom and a wide-frequency bandwidth. It has a lot of clarity with a clean amp, and warmth without muddiness with heavy overdrive.

Features

The DiMarzio DP256FBK Illuminator™ Neck Humbucker Pickup comes with a variety of features that make it a popular choice among guitarists. Some of these features include:

• Balanced sound: The pickup is designed to provide a balanced sound across all frequencies, with no harshness or muddiness.

• Dynamic range: The pickup has a wide dynamic range, allowing for expressive playing and nuanced tone shaping.

• Note definition: The pickup offers excellent note definition, making it ideal for complex chord voicings and intricate lead lines.

• Easy installation: The pickup is easy to install, with a standard F-spaced design that fits most guitars.

• Durable construction: The pickup is built with high-quality materials, ensuring reliable performance and longevity.

Specifications

Here are the detailed specifications of the DiMarzio DP256FBK Illuminator™ Neck Humbucker Pickup:

• Recommended For: Neck Position.

• Quick Connect: No

• Wiring: 4 Conductor

• Magnet: Ceramic

• Resistance: 10.50 Kohm

• Year of Introduction: 2013