DiMarzio® D Activator® 8 Humbucker Bridge Pickup, Black
Modern Active Tone—No Battery Required
The DiMarzio® D Activator® 8 Bridge Pickup delivers the clarity, attack, and tight low-end response of active pickups without the need for a battery.
Specifically engineered for 8-string guitars, it offers exceptional note definition across extended ranges, ensuring that even the lowest notes remain clear and focused. The black finish provides a sleek, professional look suited to modern instruments.
Tight Low End with Aggressive Clarity
Designed for high-gain performance, the D Activator® 8 features a fast attack and precise tracking, making it ideal for complex riffs and down-tuned playing.
Its balanced EQ profile ensures powerful lows, cutting mids, and crisp highs, allowing it to sit perfectly in dense mixes without becoming muddy.
Key Features
- Active-style tone without requiring a battery
- Designed specifically for 8-string guitars
- Tight, controlled low-end response
- Fast attack with exceptional note clarity
- High-output performance for modern metal styles
Who Is This Pickup For?
- 8-string guitarists playing metal and progressive styles
- Players using extended-range tuning
- Musicians seeking active-style response in a passive pickup
- Rhythm players needing tight, defined low end
- Lead guitarists wanting clarity under high gain
Specifications
- Product-Type: Electric guitar pickup (humbucker)
- Pickup Configuration: Dual-coil (8-string format)
- Magnet Type: Ceramic
- Output Level: High output
- DC Resistance (approx.): 11.49 kΩ
- Wiring: 4-conductor
- Spacing: Extended (8-string pole spacing)
- Noise Reduction: Hum-cancelling
- Recommended Position: Bridge
- Compatibility: 8-string guitars with humbucker routes
- Material: Plastic bobbins with metal pole pieces
- Finish: Black
Tone Guide
Output: 0
Bass
5.5
Low-Mid
6.0
High-Mid
6.5
Treble
3.5
