DiMarzio Twang King Bridge Alnico 5 Telecaster Single-Coil Electric Guitar Pickup – Black

DiMarzio Twang King Bridge Alnico 5 Telecaster Single-Coil Electric Guitar Pickup – Black

Bring authentic vintage-inspired Telecaster tone to your electric guitar with the DiMarzio DP173BK Twang King Bridge Single-Coil Pickup – Black. Designed to capture the character of classic Broadcaster and Telecaster pickups from the 1950s and early 1960s, the Twang King Bridge delivers clear bass, full-bodied highs and exceptional sensitivity to picking dynamics.

Introduced in 1995, the Twang King series was developed for guitarists seeking expressive vintage tone without simply reproducing one historical pickup design. DiMarzio combined the desirable characteristics of several classic Telecaster pickups to create a bridge model with a wide dynamic range and a distinctive, musical response.

One of the Twang King Bridge’s defining qualities is its exceptional responsiveness to picking technique. Light picking produces softer, cleaner tones, while aggressive picking brings out a stronger attack, increased volume and a more open sound. This makes it particularly suitable for players who control their tone through their fingers and picking intensity.

Equipped with Alnico 5 magnets, the pickup delivers a clear and articulate response with the bright character associated with traditional Telecaster bridge pickups. Its manufacturer-rated 198mV output provides a relatively strong single-coil response while preserving vintage-inspired tonal characteristics.

The Twang King Bridge produces substantial low frequencies without sacrificing clarity. Its higher frequencies have a fuller character, helping lead notes retain body while preserving the crisp attack and distinctive twang associated with Telecaster guitars.

To achieve its responsive sound, DiMarzio uses controlled-tension coil winding, specially selected wire and hand-calibrated magnets. These construction details help provide consistent performance and excellent sensitivity to subtle changes in playing style.

The pickup also features a traditional ferrous metal baseplate, an important part of its Telecaster bridge construction. This contributes to the pickup’s characteristic response while maintaining compatibility with suitable traditional Telecaster bridge arrangements.

For improved performance at higher amplifier volumes, the Twang King Bridge undergoes double wax potting. This helps reduce unwanted microphonic squealing and feedback without compromising the pickup’s natural playing dynamics.

With clean amplification, the Twang King Bridge produces crisp rhythm tones, articulate chords and expressive melodic passages. Its combination of attack, clarity and warmth makes it an excellent choice for country, blues, classic rock, pop and other styles that benefit from traditional Telecaster character.

Under light or moderate overdrive, the pickup retains excellent note definition while delivering a lively, slightly gritty response. Its wide dynamic range allows guitarists to move naturally between cleaner passages and stronger lead sounds.

Designed specifically for the bridge position of compatible six-string Telecaster-style electric guitars, the Twang King Bridge uses a traditional single-coil construction with two-conductor wiring plus a ground connection.

As a true single-coil pickup, it is not independently hum-cancelling, and normal single-coil electrical noise may occur when used alone.

For a complementary pickup combination, pair the Twang King Bridge with the DiMarzio Twang King Neck (DP172).

Finished in classic Black, the DiMarzio DP173BK Twang King Bridge is an excellent upgrade for guitarists seeking vintage Telecaster sound, full-bodied tone and outstanding dynamic responsiveness.

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