DiMarzio DP175 True Velvet Neck Single-Coil Electric Guitar Pickup – Aged White, Black, White

DiMarzio DP175 True Velvet Neck Single-Coil Electric Guitar Pickup – Aged White, Black, White

Bring the warmth, sparkle, and expressive character of vintage Strat-style guitars to your instrument with the DiMarzio DP175 True Velvet Neck Single-Coil Pickup. Designed for guitarists seeking authentic single-coil clarity without excessively sharp treble, the True Velvet combines traditional pickup construction with carefully refined magnetic and tonal characteristics.

Inspired by the best qualities of classic Strat pickups, the True Velvet Neck offers a bright, open sound with a smooth high-frequency response. Its specially tuned coil helps preserve the sweetness of the upper strings, even when playing notes above the 12th fret. This makes it an excellent choice for melodic lead playing, expressive blues solos, clean chord work, and articulate rhythm guitar.

Equipped with Alnico 5 magnets, the DP175 features individually hand-ground magnetic pole pieces with a carefully designed stagger. This construction helps improve string-to-string balance, ensuring that individual notes remain clear while full chords retain definition and detail.

The True Velvet Neck builds upon DiMarzio’s earlier Blue Velvet series, refining its frequency response to capture a desirable balance between vintage brightness and musical warmth. The result is a pickup that offers the lively character of a traditional single-coil without becoming overly piercing.

Its responsive playing characteristics make it suitable for a broad range of musical styles, from the crisp articulation of country guitar to the dynamic grit of Texas blues. With a rated 130mV output, the DP175 delivers a vintage-oriented response that complements both clean and overdriven amplifier settings.

Featuring traditional cloth-covered wiring, the True Velvet retains the classic construction details associated with vintage-style pickups. Its passive design requires no battery, making it a practical replacement for compatible Stratocaster-style electric guitars.

Available in Aged White (DP175AW), Black (DP175BK), and White (DP175W), all three versions provide identical tonal performance, allowing guitarists to select the appearance that best suits their instrument.

Whether you’re restoring a vintage-inspired guitar or upgrading your existing Strat-style pickups, the DiMarzio True Velvet Neck offers an appealing combination of smooth treble, balanced dynamics, and classic single-coil expression.

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