Original price was: RM510.00.RM433.50Current price is: RM433.50.
Experience vintage-inspired Stratocaster tone with greater versatility and reduced unwanted noise using the DiMarzio DP116 HS-2 Stacked Hum-Cancelling Pickup. Originally introduced in 1980, the HS-2 was among DiMarzio’s earliest hum-cancelling Stratocaster replacement pickups, offering guitarists a unique combination of traditional single-coil character and modern performance flexibility.
The HS-2 features a specialised stacked-coil construction, allowing it to fit into a conventional Stratocaster-style single-coil pickup position while providing effective hum cancellation. In its standard humbucking configuration, it produces a solid, natural sound that is cleaner and brighter than many conventional full-size humbuckers.
One of the HS-2’s most distinctive features is its ability to operate in single-coil mode. When wired appropriately, the pickup delivers an expressive, vintage-inspired tone with additional clarity and dynamic response. Thanks to its patented design, DiMarzio states that its single-coil operation is less noisy than a conventional single-coil pickup, although full hum cancellation is achieved in humbucking mode.
Equipped with Alnico 5 magnets, the HS-2 offers a warm, balanced tonal response with defined bass, articulate midrange, and clear treble. Its manufacturer-rated 90mV output emphasises natural playing dynamics and vintage-style sensitivity rather than aggressive output, making it an excellent choice for expressive clean tones, blues, classic rock, and melodic lead guitar playing.
With four-conductor wiring, the HS-2 supports alternative wiring arrangements that allow players to explore its humbucking and single-coil characteristics using compatible guitar electronics. This flexibility makes it particularly appealing to guitarists who want multiple tonal options without changing the traditional appearance of their instrument.
The pickup is recommended for all three Stratocaster positions, including neck, middle, and bridge. It can be installed as part of a complete HS-2 set or combined with DiMarzio HS-3 and HS-4 pickups for different tonal combinations.
The HS-2 also works well in H-S-H configurations alongside selected DiMarzio humbuckers, including the PAF Pro, FRED, Air Classic, and Humbucker From Hell.
Its passive construction requires no battery and is compatible with conventional guitar electronics when installed correctly.
Available in Aged White (DP116AW), Black (DP116BK), and White (DP116W), the DiMarzio HS-2 offers classic Stratocaster styling with two distinct operating modes, expressive dynamics, and reliable performance for recording, rehearsals, and live performances.
| Brand | DiMarzio |
|---|---|
| Model | DP116 HS-2 |
| Series | HS-2 |
| Product Type | Electric Guitar Pickup |
| Pickup Configuration | Stacked Hum-Cancelling |
| Pickup Format | Stratocaster Single-Coil Size |
| Operation | Passive |
| Recommended Position | Neck, Middle, Bridge |
| Magnet Type | Alnico 5 |
| Wiring | 4-Conductor |
| Wiring Modes | Stacked Humbucking / Single-Coil |
| Quick Connect | No |
| DC Resistance | 14.97 kOhm |
| Output | 90 mV |
| Bass EQ | 8.0 |
| Low Mid EQ | 4.0 |
| High Mid EQ | 3.5 |
| Treble EQ | 6.0 |
| Available Colours | Aged White, Black, White |
| Model – Aged White | DP116AW |
| Model – Black | DP116BK |
| Model – White | DP116W |
| Compatible Instruments | 6-String Stratocaster-Style Electric Guitars with Compatible Pickup Routing |
| Recommended Volume Pot | 250kOhm |
| Recommended Tone Pot | 250kOhm |
| Recommended Tone Capacitor | 0.022 uF |
| Battery Required | No |
| Year Introduced | 1980 |
| Package Contents | 1 x HS-2 Pickup |
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