Dimarzio 'bridge bucker for Strat (?)

[D-Rock]

I'm looking for a medium output bridge humbucker for my Strat.
I want to try Dimarzio, and have been looking at the Air Zone.

Mainly I want something full/thick sounding, not to bright and low noise.
Right now I have a stock Fender Atomic humbucker. On paper it's virtually identical to a JB and sounds very close to it as well. Although I find it to be too hot, bright and noisy. I find I need to lower the pickup substantially to reduce it's bite and output. So I would like something less over the top and maybe thicker(?)

Also been looking at the Dimarzio PAF style pups, but I'm worried they may be too bright in a Strat?

Any pointers from Dimarzio experts would be greatly appreciated. Thanks,

 

[9ball]

i'm in love with the mo'joe i have in my RG. could possibly be too bright for your strat though. depends on what amp you use i'd say.
i tried a JB in it after putting the mo'joe in and absolutely hated it i tried to leave it in and see if it grew on me just hatedhatedhated it compared to the mo'joe lol. the JB was much more trebly/ice-picky.
my RG's a 520 which is mahogany with an EDGE bridge maple neck rosewood board.

a mo'joe is a FRED with just a bit more output.

 

[D-Rock]

Ok Mo Joe, that was on my short list as well.
Wonder how it would do in an alder Strat?
Looking for reasonably thick crunch tones with moderate highs and mids.

 

[Code001]

Breed Bridge, although it might be a touch too hot for you.

 

[mboogman]

I've got an Air Norton in the bridge pos of my Custom shop Set neck Strat. I've tried SD '59's, Air Zone, Steve's Special, and the stock pickup, which is a Dimarzio, just not a standard offering. So far I like the Air Norton because it's nice and fat, but not muddy. Bonus, when you split it, it's got all the jangle and twang would would expect from a normal single.

 

[9ball]

i only have experience with it in my RG, but i know it sounds glorious through my TSL with the gain turned down to like 1 on the crunch channel lol. AC/DC all day long.
and with some gain it does a really good early VH in my opinion, but then again that's partly your amp and stuff. it pairs wonderfully with the PAF joe, but i guess you might not have a humbucker bridge position.
it's definitely one to try for sure. seems to be more thick/clear/balanced than a JB and less output.

 

[D-Rock]

Thanks guys, just to be clear the guitar is HSS config.
(Axe in question)


Keep em coming!

 

[9ball]

i think the satch man has a signature S-series guitar that is H/S config that has the mo joe. not sure what other single coil is in it for the neck but i think he has a youtube video talking about it.

 

[Toshiro]

The AT1, Andy Timmons model, is awesome in the bridge of a strat.

 

[Code001]

The AT1, Andy Timmons model, is awesome in the bridge of a strat.

Completely forgot about that one. It'd probably be your best bet.

 

[Vrad]

Sounds like you're looking for the 36th anniversary.
I did a couple clips yesterday with it. Here check it out.
viewtopic.php?f=3&t=82025

 

[D-Rock]

Sounds like you're looking for the 36th anniversary.
I did a couple clips yesterday with it. Here check it out.
viewtopic.php?f=3&t=82025

Wow that sounds great Vrad thanks. It sounds like it stays articulate under higher gain and has that PAF raunch to it.

 

[Vrad]

Sounds like you're looking for the 36th anniversary.
I did a couple clips yesterday with it. Here check it out.
viewtopic.php?f=3&t=82025

Wow that sounds great Vrad thanks. It sounds like it stays articulate under higher gain and has that PAF raunch to it.

Yeah I was pretty impressed with it. Actually, the pickups in that guitar are great all around. They're 2 Area '61s and the 36th anniversary. So overall, it's a kickass strat. LOL!

 

[Toshiro]

The AT1, Andy Timmons model, is awesome in the bridge of a strat.

Completely forgot about that one. It'd probably be your best bet.

Yeah, I swapped the Super Distortion out of my parts Strat for one of these, and couldn't be happier. Works so much better with my Virtual Vintage middle and neck singles. I did a bad clip of it(and the other pickups in that guitar) with my Peavey Transformer when I first got it.