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Di Marzio DP111 / SDS-1 (white)

Single Coil Pickup
Di Marzio
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EUR 79.65
1 unit in stock
Expected delivery: Mon, 11.5. and Wed, 13.5. to your country (FR)
Shipping cost: EUR 7.95
Free delivery in France from EUR 200
Product #162408
BrandDi Marzio
SeriesDi Marzio Strat
CategorySingle Coil Pickup
Brand CategoryDi Marzio - Singlecoils
Variants
DP111 / SDS-1 (white)

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DP111 / SDS-1 (white)
EUR 79.65
DP111 / SDS-1 (black)

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DP111 / SDS-1 (black)
EUR 69.70
The SDS-1 adds punch, gain, and warmth reminiscent of the best old soapbar pickups.

It might look like a Strat guitar pickup, but the SDS-1 adds punch, gain, and warmth reminiscent of the best old soapbar pickups. The adjustable pole pieces don't pull as hard as regular rod magnets, so you can get the pickup closer to the strings for stronger output. The highs are less exaggerated and the bottom is deeper than most singles for a rounder, darker tone. If your guitar's bridge position sound is too edgy, without the push needed to drive your amp, remedy the situation with an SDS-1. Add a pair of True Velvet pickups for sparkle, or a True Velvet in the neck and an FS-1 in the middle for balanced tone choices. The bar magnets that power the SDS-1 are ceramic, but the sound and feel are very similar to Alnico-equipped soapbars, partly due to the big steel pole pieces and spacer bar. This type of magnet structure also has noticeably less magnetic pull than standard rod-magnet pickups, even though the output is very high for a single-coil.

  • Recommended For:
  • Bridge position
  • Specs
  • - Wiring: 2 Conductor
  • - Magnet: Ceramic
  • - Output mV: 200
  • - DC Resistance: 9.36 Kohm
  • Tone Guide
  • - Treble: 5.5
  • - Mid: 6.0
  • - Bass: 7.0

General Information
Manufacturer information
DiMarzio, Inc.
100387
1388 Richmond Terrace
10310 Staten Island NY
United States

tech@dimarzio.com
Product Details
Product Number
162408
Brand
Di Marzio
Series
Strat
Category
Single Coil Pickup
Brand Category
Di Marzio - Singlecoils
Relevancy rank in Category Single Coil Pickup
19 of 155
Date
April 2014
Product Quantity
Unit
1 piece(s)

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(2)

The SDS-1 works well for me as a pickup in a 3-single-coil configuration, and it performs admirably. It provides surprisingly much power, which is particularly helpful for cutting through in solos. However, it maintains a pleasant, full tone rather than becoming shrill or muddy. Compared to other single-coil pickups, the SDS-1 has a warmer tone, although not a particularly prominent one. In my opinion, it's a fantastic option for those who want a bit more power but still want to retain the classic single-coil sound. It's very well-suited for blues and rock, and may even work for certain styles of metal, although it may start to show its limitations in those genres.

Features

The SDS-1 works well for me as a pickup in a 3-single-coil configuration, and it performs admirably. It provides surprisingly much power, which is particularly helpful for cutting through in solos. However, it maintains a pleasant, full tone rather than becoming shrill or muddy. Compared to other single-coil pickups, the SDS-1 has a warmer tone, although not a particularly prominent one. In my opinion, it's a fantastic option for those who want a bit more power but still want to retain the classic single-coil sound. It's very well-suited for blues and rock, and may even work for certain styles of metal, although it may start to show its limitations in those genres.

Operation