DiMarzio DP704 Evolution 7 7-String Humbucker Pickup

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DiMarzio DP704 Evolution 7 7-String Humbucker Pickup, Main
DiMarzio DP704 Evolution 7 7-String Humbucker Pickup, Main
Get the same power, presence, and attack as a 6-string pickup with this 7-string version. It delivers warm upper mids and treble with clear lows.

The basic characteristics of the 6-string Evolution bridge model sound like a perfect description for a 7-string lead pickup: power, attack, and presence. Combining the basic Evolution design with Virtual Vintage technology results in a 7-string pickup possessing crunching lows and intense highs. The output voltage of the Evolution 7 is concentrated towards the upper mids and treble, so there's a lot of cutting power, and the low end stays hot and clear.

Recommended for bridge position.

Tech Talk
Making a 7-string version of a pre-existing 6-string pickup is not a simple matter of copying specs. Particularly with a high-output pickup, it's important that the low B string doesn't get muddy sounding. DiMarzio made the Evo 7s' coils brighter sounding than the 6-string version to make sure this doesn't happen. They then used some of the same technology that went into the Virtual Vintage design to warm up the sound of the high strings without affecting the low B. The bass strings have a lot of clean power and the high strings cut through without sounding thin.

Wiring: 4-conductor

Magnet: Ceramic

Output: 420mv

DC Resistance: 14.32K

Year of introduction: 2000

Patent #: 4,501,185 & 5,908,998

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 718-981-9286
Installation Instructions

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (8 ratings)
Submitted November 2, 2003 by a customer from hotmail.com

"No more mush"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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I would buy this again if I had to, but I'm always curious about new developments. Basically I bought this because of Steve Vai. It doesn't make me sound like Vai, and thats why I like it so much. I still sound like me, my pronounciation is just better.
Sound
Prior to installing this, I was constantly having to add extra presence from my pre amp and power amp. The sound of the evo 7 has definition while still managing to stay warm. I use it in the bridge of an RG7620 with a low A string. Chords involving all seven strings(even the really close voicings) come through with clarity ang mix really well with other instruments.
Features
The 4 coil wiring makes this really flexible. I use it on a 5 way switch with another humbucker with coil splitting. There are tones similar to strats and tele's which make my tone choices extremely versatile.
Quality
It's a magnet, it's black and the pole pieces are shiny.
Value
I think that this pick-up is a good alternative to an EMG 7 string pick-up. No routing required.I don't know if Seymour Duncan makes a similar pick-up.
Manufacturer Support
The website was really helpful about wiring diagrams etc. I haven't had a problem yet.
The Wow Factor
It's very goth, but really it was a practical purchase to utilize all of the strings on my guitar without having to use different amp settings for each part of the neck.

Musical Style:

Alternative Metal
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