The DiMarzio Virtual Vintage Heavy Blues 2 Pickup is not a polite pickup, and the closer it’s adjusted to the strings, the more raw it gets! In particular, the Alnico 2 magnetic field opens up all of the attack and definition of the low strings. It’s a hot pickup with a strong attack in the bridge position, and its Alnico 2 magnets allow it to work very well in the neck position as well, for players who want a very warm, round sound.
The Virtual Vintage Heavy Blues 2 has more mids and lows while still possessing outstanding pick attack. This also makes it an excellent pickup for the arpeggios and sweep picking classical metal players prefer, because it does not become muddy even with high gain.
If you want an in-your-face-and-proud-of-it sound, the Virtual Vintage Heavy Blues 2 is the top pick. Furthermore, if you’ve heard the cliché that Alnico 2 means warm, soft sound, prepare to be surprised.
DETAILS:
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Recommended For: Bridge, but can be used in all positions.
- Quick Connect: No.
- Wiring: 4 Conductor.
- Magnet: Alnico 2.
- Resistance: 8.53 Kohm.
- Year of Introduction: 2006.
- Colour: White.
- Manufacturer Model: DP409W.
