DiMarzio FS-1 Single-Coil Electric Guitar Pickup – Aged White, Pink, Black, White

DiMarzio FS-1 Single-Coil Electric Guitar Pickup – Aged White, Pink, Black, White

Give your Stratocaster-style electric guitar a fuller, smoother, and more powerful sound with the DiMarzio DP110 FS-1 Single-Coil Pickup. Developed for guitarists who find traditional Strat bridge pickups excessively bright or thin, the FS-1 delivers increased output, stronger bass and midrange frequencies, and a rounded tonal response while maintaining the articulation of a classic single-coil design.

Introduced in 1974, the FS-1 has become a long-standing favourite among guitarists seeking a more substantial Strat-style sound. Designed to produce approximately 25% more power than a conventional stock single-coil pickup, it offers enhanced tonal fullness without losing the clarity and expressive dynamics associated with traditional single-coils.

Equipped with Alnico 5 magnets, the DP110 delivers a responsive attack with defined low frequencies, pronounced midrange, and smooth treble. This carefully balanced tonal character helps reduce excessive brightness in the bridge position, making it particularly suitable for blues, blues-rock, classic rock, and expressive lead guitar performances.

With a manufacturer-rated 160mV output, the FS-1 provides a stronger signal than many vintage-output single-coils. It responds naturally to changes in picking intensity and guitar volume, allowing guitarists to move between rich, overdriven lead tones and cleaner, more delicate passages.

Although particularly effective in the bridge position, the FS-1 is suitable for all three Strat-style pickup locations. DiMarzio recommends pairing it with True Velvet pickups in the neck and middle positions to create a balanced three-pickup configuration with consistent output across all five switch positions. Players seeking an even fuller, more aggressive sound can also install FS-1 pickups in all three positions.

Featuring traditional single-coil construction and two-conductor wiring, the pickup integrates with compatible Stratocaster-style guitar electronics. Its passive design requires no battery, making it a straightforward replacement for suitable instruments.

Available in Aged White (DP110AW), Pink (DP110PK), Black (DP110BK), and White (DP110W), all four variations deliver the same tonal characteristics and electrical performance while offering different visual styles.

Whether you’re upgrading a bright-sounding Strat bridge pickup, building a custom electric guitar, or searching for a versatile single-coil with added warmth and punch, the DiMarzio FS-1 offers an excellent combination of power, clarity, and expressive response.

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