The obvious question about The Cruiser is "How does it compare to a single-coil sound?" The unwound strings ("E", "B", and "G") are very close, and the wound strings ("D", "A", and "low E") have a thicker sound than a true single-coil. There’s also a mid-range boost that is exclusive to the Cruiser Bridge. This is really effective for achieving chords with a full sound because the high and low strings sound more separated from each other. Having a total magnetic attraction that’s approximately 40% less than standard single-coils also means The Cruiser® can be adjusted much closer to the strings to produce more output than standard pickups can achieve.

About DiMarzio

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

In simple terms, 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 were a key component for guitarists and builders with an eye on the future. DiMarzio pickups were embraced by a generation of incredibly talented 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.