PU Tele

T-1. Pickup Tele Bridge PU compl. w/bridge.

DP424BK. Area T™ 615 Bridge.

Tele bridge pickups made for modern country music need to produce both serious twang and solid rock. As the sound of country guitar has gotten heavier it’s also good to include hum-cancellation and turn up the dynamics. Enter the Area T™ 615.

Recommended For Bridge position.

Tech Talk
Besides the classic Tele tone the most obvious quality of the Area T™ 615 is its extended dynamic range. This model responds instantly to changes in pick attack in terms of both volume and tone. It doesn’t lose bass response when the strings are picked hard and it has excellent definition with clean and overdriven sounds.

Specs. DP424BK
Finish Black.
Pole pieces Nickel.
Wiring 4 Conductor.
Magnet Alnico 2.
Output mV 200.
DC Resistance 7.93 Kohm.
Year of Introduction 2012.
Patent 4442749 & 5908998.

FG2100CA1BK. Pre-Wired Pickup Set for Tele
Här erbjuder DiMarzio ett sortiment med färdigmatchade pickup-set som tar bort alla diagram och scheman och låter dig enkelt byta hela din mickuppsättning på nolltid. DiMarzio Pre-Wired ser till att din gitarr/bas låter bättre än någonsin förr.

FG2100CA1BK Vintage Set består av
Neck pickup DP172 Twang King.
Bridge pickup DP173 Twang King.
Tele Control Plate.
Rattar Lödningsfri installation.

Twang King DP172 Pickup.
Wiring 2 Conductor.
Magnet Alnico 5.
Output 89 mV.
DC Resistance 6.22K.
Year of Introduction 1995.

Twang King DP173 Pickup.
Wiring 2 Conductor.
Magnet Alnico 5.
Output 198 mV.
DC Resistance 8.07K.
Year of Introduction 1995.

Pickup Selector Options.
1-Bridge pickup.
2-Bridge & Neck pickup.
3-Neck pickup.

FG2100CA2BK. Pre-Wired Pickup Set for Tele
Här erbjuder DiMarzio ett sortiment med färdigmatchade pickup-set som tar bort alla diagram och scheman och låter dig enkelt byta hela din mickuppsättning på nolltid. DiMarzio Pre-Wired ser till att din gitarr/bas låter bättre än någonsin förr.

FG2100CA2BK Area Set består av.
Neck pickup DP417 Area T.
Bridge pickup DP418 Area T.
Tele Control Plate.
Rattar Lödningsfri installation.

Area T DP417 Pickup.
Wiring 4 Conductor.
Magnet Alnico 2.
Output 95 mV.
DC Resistance 7.83K.
Year of Introduction 2007.

Area T DP418 Pickup.
Wiring 4 Conductor.
Magnet Alnico 2.
Output 175.
DC Resistance 7.50K.
Year of Introduction 2007.

Pickup Selector Options.
1-Bridge pickup.
2-Bridge & Neck pickup.
3-Neck pickup.

DP112BK. Pre B-1™ Bridge.

There are two kinds of Tele players country pickers for whom twang is king we don’t make Twang King™ pickups for nothing right? and players of blues and rock who need less high-end snap and more low-end muscle. We’re not talking imitation humbucker-sound here. ThePre B-1™ maintains a lot of the basic character of the Tele bridge position but the sound is bigger. It can still cut through a mix but it will fill more space as well. It also has about 25% more power than a stock Tele bridge pickup. That means thicker overdrive and more sustain from your favorite tube amp.

Recommended For Standard Tele bridge position.

Tech Talk
Telecaster guitars may seem very basic but the differences in maple and rosewood fingerboards body woods and even bridge and saddle materials mean there are a lot of different-sounding axes around and some of them are very piercing. Rolling the tone down can turn the sound to mud. The Pre B-1™ attacks the problem by fattening up the highs and boosting the mids and lows. We ve left the traditional bottom plate off — the Pre B-1™ was designed to work without it.

Specs. DP112BK
Finish Black.
Pole pieces Nickel.
Wiring 2 Conductor.
Magnet Alnico 5.
Output mV 170.
DC Resistance 14.23 Kohm.
Year of Introduction 1978.
Patent n/a.

DP172C. Twang King™ Neck.

When we decided to go for the vintage Tele sound we knew we had to do more than just copy a forty-year-old design. We wanted pickups that captured the best elements of our favorite Broadcaster and Telecaster sounds – and then some. The Twang King™ pickups have unequalled response to pick attack light playing produces a soft quiet tone and hard picking creates a harder louder and more dynamic sound than any comparable single-coil. We accomplished this with a combination of controlled-tension coil-winding special wire and hand-calibrated magnets. The neck pickup comes with a chrome cover and the bridge model has a ferrous base plate. Both pickups are wax-potted twice for squeal-free performance.

Recommended For Standard Tele neck position.

Tech Talk
We didn t model the Twang King™ neck pickup after a specific original because honestly we never found one we were 100% happy with. We were aiming for big clean lows and highs and we wanted the pickup to be able to handle a very wide dynamic range so the sound would clean up with soft picking and really open up with a harder attack.

Specs. DP172C.
Finish Polished Chrome.
Wiring 2 Conductor.
Magnet Alnico 5.
Output mV 89.
DC Resistance 6.22 Kohm.
Year of Introduction 1995.
Patent n/a.

DP173BK. Twang King™ Bridge.

When we decided to go for the vintage Tele sound we knew we had to do more than just copy a forty-year-old design. We wanted pickups that captured the best elements of our favorite Broadcaster and Telecaster sounds — and then some. The Twang King™ pickups have unequalled response to pick attack light playing produces a soft quiet tone and hard picking creates a harder louder and more dynamic sound than any comparable single-coil. We accomplished this with a combination of controlled-tension coil-winding special wire and hand-calibrated magnets. The neck pickup comes with a chrome cover and the bridge model has a ferrous base plate. Both pickups are wax-potted twice for squeal-free performance.

Recommended For Standard Tele bridge position.

Tech Talk
We didn t model the Twang King™ bridge after a specific original. Instead we combined the best tonal qualities of several Broadcaster and Telecaster pickups from the 50s and early 60s. We were aiming for a balance between big clean lows and fatter-sounding highs and we wanted the pickup to be able to handle a very wide dynamic range so the sound would clean up with soft picking and really open up with a harder attack.

Specs. DP173BK
Finish Black.
Pole pieces Nickel.
Wiring 2 Conductor.
Magnet Alnico 5.
Output mV 198.
DC Resistance 8.07 Kohm.
Year of Introduction 1995.
Patent n/a.

DP177UN. True Velvet™ T Neck.

Tele neck pickups are finicky creatures. Players have often complained that they’re too weak too muddy and just don’t sound good. The Twang King™ Neck solved these problems and we’ve taken it to the next level with the True Velvet™ T Neck. The low strings are as big and clean sounding as they are with the Twang King™ the highs are smoother and the attack is stronger. This combination of qualities allows the True Velvet™ T to sound both pretty and tough.

Recommended For Standard Tele neck position.

Tech Talk
Like the Twang King™ the True Velvet™ T features controlled-tension coil-winding special wire and hand-calibrated magnets. It also has an unplated nickel cover for the purest sound and it s wax-potted twice for squeal-free performance.

Specs. DP177UN
Finish Unplated Cover.
Wiring 2 Conductor.
Magnet Alnico 5.
Output mV 95.
DC Resistance 6.64 Kohm.
Year of Introduction 2009.
Patent n/a.

DP178BK. True Velvet™ T Bridge.

The sound of a great vintage Tele bridge pickup - if you can find one - is almost magical. It blends elements that shouldn’t be able to coexist sizzle and warmth sharp attack and smooth sustain. In other words it has depth. Single notes have weight and presence and chords have detail and dimension. This was our goal for the True Velvet™ T Bridge. Controlled-tension coil winding custom wire and hand-calibrated magnets give the True Velvet™ T real vintage sound and double wax potting ensures that it’s squeal-free.

Recommended For Standard Tele bridge position.

Tech Talk
Like the Twang King™ Bridge model our sonic goal was to combine the best tonal qualities of several Broadcaster and Telecaster pickups from the 50 s and early 60 s. The difference is the size of the sound. The True Velvet™ T Bridge is bigger and there s greater dynamic range from soft to loud.

Specs. DP178BK
Finish Black.
Pole pieces Nickel.
Wiring 2 Conductor.
Magnet Alnico 5.
Output mV 215.
DC Resistance 7.41 Kohm.
Year of Introduction 2009.
Patent n/a.

DP318BK. Super Distortion T Bridge.

The Super Distortion T offers the performance of the famous Super Distortion in humbucking Tele bridge direct replacement-size pickups. We’ve built in the same blend of power and tone that made the original Super Distortion the worldwide standard for high-output humbuckers. We also tweaked the sound to take into account the fact that the Super Distortion T will be installed in the classic slanted bridge position. Like the full-size version the Super Distortion T has 4-conductor wiring for parallel humbucking and split-coil modes.

Recommended For Bridge position in solid body guitars.

Tech Talk
Since the Super Distortion T will be installed in the slanted bridge position of a 25½ scale guitar we’ve adjusted the specs of the original Super Distortion humbuckers to compensate. Treble response is smoother and bass response is tighter. Because of their narrow magnetic fields dual-blade Tele replacements are not generally well-known for their splitting ability. However the Super Distortion S has a very good single-coil sound in split mode that isn’t brittle or weak

Specs. DP318BK
Finish Black.
Pole rails Black.
Wiring 4 Conductor.
Magnet Ceramic.
Output mV 325.
DC Resistance 13.18 Kohm.
Year of Introduction 2005.
Patent n/a.

DP381BK. Fast Track T™ Bridge.

The Fast Track T™ is hotter than most single-coil Tele bridge pickups but it has way more twang and snap than a humbucking pickup ought to have. We pulled this trick off by combining patented dual-resonance coils less DC resistance than a standard Tele single-coil with twin-blade poles for less string-pull than standard rod magnets. It all means more sustain cleaner highs and tighter bass. It may not look like a traditional Tele bridge pickup but if outstanding hum-free performance is the goal the Fast Track T™ is a clear winner.

Recommended For Standard Tele bridge position.

Tech Talk
Different control resistance values will yield a wide range of tones with the Fast Track 2™. 250K controls the usual value on most Tele guitars will produce a fairly warm sound without much high-end bite a 500K volume and 1 Megohm tone will be very twangy. 500K volume and 250K tone produce a more balanced tone.

Specs. DP381BK
Finish Black.
Pole rails Black.
Wiring 4 Conductor.
Magnet Ceramic.
Output mV 191.
DC Resistance 5.72 Kohm.
Year of Introduction 1994.
Patent 4501185.

DP384BK. The Chopper T™ Bridge.

The Chopper T™ Bridge is the louder punchier brother of the Fast Track T™. More power is concentrated in the mids and low end for a bigger sound with more crunch. It shares the same side-by-side coils and twin-blade construction as the Fast Track T™ so there are no string alignment or magnet-pull problems. And of course there’s no noise.

Recommended For Standard Tele bridge position.

Tech Talk
Not exactly the traditional Tele bridge sound The Chopper T™ Bridge has less twang and more chunk. This makes for a solid blues sound. 250K controls the usual value on most Tele guitars will produce a warm sound without much high-end bite 500K controls will open the top end up more and brighten up the low strings as well.

Specs. DP384BK
Finish Black.
Pole rails Black.
Wiring 4 Conductor.
Magnet Ceramic.
Output mV 260.
DC Resistance 9.19 Kohm.
Year of Introduction 1994.
Patent 4501185.

DP389BK. The Tone Zone T Bridge.

The Tone Zone T brings the performance of the famous Tone Zone to a humbucking Tele replacement pickup. We’ve built in the tremendous mid-range and bass response of the original Tone Zone and the same patented dual-resonance design produces great harmonics. 4-conductor wiring provides parallel humbucking and split-coil modes so you can go from bang to twang at the flick of a switch.

Recommended For Bridge position Telecaster-style guitars.

Tech Talk
If you compare the specs of the full-size Tone Zone with those of The Tone Zone T you will notice they don t match. That s because the trick in building a single-coil size pickup to sound like its big brother is to go for the sound rather than the numbers. We also took into account the likelihood that The Tone Zone T will be installed in the classic slanted Tele bridge position so we ve warmed up the higher frequencies and brightened the low notes a little to compensate.

Specs. DP389BK
Finish Black.
Pole rails Black.
Wiring 4 Conductor.
Magnet Ceramic.
Output mV 300.
DC Resistance 12.39 Kohm.
Year of Introduction 2003.
Patent 4501185.

The Tone Zone T DP389W.
The Tone Zone T brings the performance of the famous Tone Zone to a humbucking Tele replacement pickup. We’ve built in the tremendous mid-range and bass response of the original Tone Zone and the same patented dual-resonance design produces great harmonics. 4-conductor wiring provides parallel humbucking and split-coil modes so you can go from bang to twang at the flick of a switch.
Recommended For Bridge position Telecaster-style guitars.
Tech Talk
If you compare the specs of the full-size Tone Zone with those of The Tone Zone T you will notice they don t match. That s because the trick in building a single-coil size pickup to sound like its big brother is to go for the sound rather than the numbers. We also took into account the likelihood that The Tone Zone T will be installed in the classic slanted Tele bridge position so we ve warmed up the higher frequencies and brightened the low notes a little to compensate.
Specs. DP389W
Finish White.
Wiring 4 Conductor.
Magnet Ceramic.
Output mV 300.
DC Resistance 12.39 Kohm.
Year of Introduction 2003.
Patent 4501185.

DP417C. Area T™ Neck.

We believe the Area 58™ and Area 61™ are a major step forward in the performance of hum-canceling Strat replacement pickups. The new technology that went into these models has allowed us to make a similar advance with Telecaster replacement pickups. The Area T™ Neck has the combination of clarity and warmth that Telecaster players have always sought and the new technology allows us to include a vintage Tele cover with no sacrifice in sound quality or power.

Recommended For Neck position.

Tech Talk
The contrast between a warm neck pickup tone and a biting bridge pickup sound is a Tele hallmark but it’s hard to achieve if the neck pickup is muddy. The Area T™ Neck Model has a very smooth tone but its ability to remain clear even with heavy overdrive is an essential quality of Area design. The Area T™ was designed to work with 250K controls but treble response and output can be increased by using 500K volume and tone controls or tweaked further with a 250K volume and the EP1202 1 Megohm tone control.

Specs. DP417C
Finish Chrome Cover.
Wiring 4 Conductor.
Magnet Alnico 2.
Output mV 95.
DC Resistance 7.83 Kohm.
Year of Introduction 2007.
Patent 4442749 & 5908802.

DP418BK. Area T™ Bridge.

We believe the Area 58™ and Area 61™ are a major step forward in the performance of hum-canceling Strat replacement pickups. The research and technology that went into these models has allowed us to make a similar advance with Telecaster replacement pickups. The Area T™ Bridge does what a great Tele bridge pickup is supposed to do the highs sing the lows snap and the mids have a punch that’s almost unreal.

Recommended For Bridge position.

Tech Talk
The most instantly obvious quality of the Area T™ Bridge Model is dynamics. The Area T™ tracks changes in pick attack and volume and it does it instantly. It’s also very sensitive to string distance. The volume is very high when the pickup is close to the strings but can be adjusted much lower by backing the Area T™ away. String pull is not a problem with the Alnico 2 magnets that are standard on the Area T™.

Specs. DP418BK
Finish Black.
Pole pieces Nickel.
Wiring 4 Conductor.
Magnet Alnico 2.
Output mV 175.
DC Resistance 7.50 Kohm.
Year of Introduction 2007.
Patent 4442749 & 5908802.

T-3. Pickup Tele neck.

DP421BK. Area Hot T™ Bridge.

What would a Tele bridge pickup sound like if it had the same EQ as a vintage PAF? If you’re a Tele player and you think this is an interesting question we have the answer it’s the Area Hot T™ Bridge. Because it has the classic Tele 6-magnet configuration it’s not simply a PAF reduced to Tele size. The sound is more detailed and controlled. The plain strings both sing and sting and the wound strings have a dynamic quality that’s halfway between a humbucker and a P90. The Area Hot T™ Bridge uses Alnico 2 magnets like our other Area™ models and works well with either 250K or 500K controls.

Recommended For Standard Tele bridge position.

Tech Talk
Like the Area T™ the Area Hot T™ Bridge has outstanding dynamic range and it responds instantly to changes in pick attack and volume. It s also very sensitive to string distance. The volume is high when the pickup is close to the strings but can be reduced by backing the Area T™ Bridge away. String-pull is not a problem with the same Alnico 2 magnets that are standard on the Area T™. 250K is the recommended control value but higher values like 500K all around or a 250K volume and the 1 Megohm EP1202 can add some twang to the basic tone.

Specs DP421BK.
Finish Black.
Pole pieces Nickel.
Wiring 4 Conductor
Magnet Alnico 2
Output mV 238
DC Resistance 9.33 Kohm
Year of Introduction 2009
Patent 4442749 & 5908802