DiMarzio® Super Distortion® Pickup
Standard Spaced Poles – Gold Cover
The Original High-Output Legend
The DiMarzio Super Distortion® Pickup is one of the most iconic humbuckers ever created, setting the benchmark for high-output tone since its introduction in the 1970s.
This standard-spaced version is designed for fixed bridge guitars, while the gold cover adds a classic, premium aesthetic to any instrument.
Powerful, Driven Tone with Classic Character
Known for its thick low end, aggressive mids, and clear yet smooth highs, the Super Distortion® is built to push amplifiers into rich overdrive.
It excels in rock and hard rock settings, delivering heavy rhythm tones and sustaining lead lines with authority.
Key Features
- Legendary high-output humbucker design
- Thick bass response with strong midrange punch
- Smooth highs that cut without harshness
- Standard spacing for fixed bridge setups
- Premium gold cover for a vintage-inspired look
Who Is This Pickup For?
- Rock and hard rock guitarists
- Players seeking classic high-output humbucker tone
- Musicians using fixed bridge guitars
- Lead players wanting sustain and harmonic richness
- Guitarists upgrading from vintage-output pickups
Specifications
- Product-Type: Humbucker Pickup (Bridge Position)
- Magnet Type: Ceramic
- Output Level: High
- DC Resistance: Approx. 13.68 kΩ
- Wiring: 4-conductor
- Coil Configuration: Dual-coil humbucker
- Noise-Cancelling: Yes
- Pole Pieces: Adjustable (under gold cover)
- Spacing: Standard (approx. 50mm pole spacing)
- Position: Bridge
- Cover: Gold
- Finish: Gold Cover
Tone Guide
Output: 0
Bass
8.0
Low-Mid
6.5
High-Mid
6.5
Treble
4.5
