The Tone Zone is powerful enough to qualify as a high-output pickup, but it features a broader dynamic range: a strong pick attack will produce plenty of power, while a softer pick will be much cleaner and quieter. Many models can be used in the neck position, from Air Classic to Air Zone; PAF Pro and FRED are also good options. Higher-output single-coil replacements like The Cruiser and Fast Track 1 are also recommended.

About DiMarzio

The impact of DiMarzio pickups goes far beyond giving musicians a new and powerful way to shape their tone. DiMarzio pickups literally made it possible for the next generation of guitar builders to challenge the status quo.

Simply put, DiMarzio pickups powered instruments from Ibanez, Hamer, Charvel, BC Rich, Dean, Spector, Jackson, Sadowsky, SD Curly, and helped create a new sound. DiMarzio’s fresh and often radical ideas have been a key component for guitarists and guitar builders with a forward-looking vision. DiMarzio pickups were adopted by an incredibly talented generation of musicians who used them to redefine the technical and sonic boundaries of the instrument. DiMarzio helped give voice to their sonic expression. And that’s exactly what Larry DiMarzio is still doing today.