DiMarzio Dark Matter 2 Neck Pickup

Designed in collaboration with Steve Vai for his signature Ibanez JEM Woody guitar, the DiMarzio Dark Matter 2 Neck pickup delivers a refined, organic tonal profile. Built to tame sharp high-register anomalies often found in high-output pickups, it provides a smooth, balanced response with a softer top end that complements expressive playing techniques.
This humbucker features a modern voice engineered to transition effortlessly between pristine clean amp tones and saturated overdrive. Its ceramic magnet and tuned frequency response yield warm lows, distinct mids, and a musical treble presence that keeps lead lines articulate and full-bodied.
Each pickup showcases a custom decorative laser-cut metal grill with an interlocking gear design, blending distinct visual artistry with tour-grade performance. It is configured with 4-conductor wiring for versatile switching options and comes standard with F-spacing.
Recommended For
Neck
Quick Connect
No
Wiring
4 Conductor
Magnet
Ceramic
Resistance
8.29 Kohm
Year of Introduction
2016
Output Level
275 mV
String Spacing
F-spaced
Model Number
DP266F
Brand
DiMarzio
Product Type
Humbucker Pickup