Paul S Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 I've just taken this pickup out of an 80s Hondo II H-1015 that I bought the other day but is too heavy to even contemplate using as is. It certainly sounded very good but is it a DiMarzio? Pics online seem to show a green wire not a blue one. The covers come off, also - I think (?) that DiMarzio are glue filled? or did it vary? Any help in confirming or denying much appreciated. Muchas gracias 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted November 14, 2019 Author Share Posted November 14, 2019 Nobody recognise this - DiMarzio imposter or real deal? A whisker under 12kOhm resistance, if that means anything much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc S Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 Sorry, I can't add anything to this, other than I'm now also intrigued! lol I do seem to remember seeing brands that looked like, and were cheaper than DiMarzio's, back in the 80's Hope someone can help 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooky_lowdown Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 2 hours ago, Paul S said: Nobody recognise this - DiMarzio imposter or real deal? A whisker under 12kOhm resistance, if that means anything much. I would say it looks like a DiMarzio, and the output is right also. As you say the early ones were glued, but I think you have maybe a lower end DiMarzio (may be mass produced) to be used in mass produced basses. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted November 14, 2019 Author Share Posted November 14, 2019 Well, yes, I thought it might be. I sent the pics to DiMarzio technical support and they just answered - not one of ours! That's halved its retail value then 😁 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 2 hours ago, Paul S said: Well, yes, I thought it might be. I sent the pics to DiMarzio technical support and they just answered - not one of ours! You beat me to it, Paul. It doesn't look like any that I've used (which include both the modern Model P's but also 1970s/80s versions). Of course, doesn't mean they are no good.... Andy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miles'tone Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 I think it might be an Ibanez Super P as found in the Blazer and Roadstar basses. Very Dimarzio and very good. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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