DiMarzio HS-4 Stacked Hum-Cancelling Stratocaster Pickup – Aged White, Black, White

DiMarzio HS-4 Stacked Hum-Cancelling Stratocaster Pickup – Aged White, Black, White

Discover smooth vintage-inspired guitar tone with the DiMarzio DP217 HS-4 Stacked Hum-Cancelling Pickup, designed to combine the character of classic 1950s Stratocaster pickups with the benefits of modern hum-cancelling technology.

Developed as a variation of the renowned DiMarzio HS-3, the HS-4 features a distinctive vintage-staggered magnet arrangement that recreates the string-to-string balance associated with traditional 1950s single-coil pickups. This subtle but important design difference provides improved clarity and note definition, particularly on the higher strings when playing further up the fretboard.

Featuring a stacked hum-cancelling design, the HS-4 helps eliminate the familiar 60-cycle hum associated with conventional single-coil pickups. Its traditional Stratocaster-style appearance makes it an excellent option for guitarists who want to preserve their instrument’s classic aesthetics while benefiting from quieter performance.

Equipped with Alnico 5 magnets, the HS-4 delivers a warm, smooth tonal response with full bass frequencies, expressive midrange and clear treble. Its manufacturer-rated 93mV output provides a vintage-oriented response that works particularly well with overdrive pedals and high-gain amplifiers.

Rather than relying on extremely high pickup output to produce distortion, the HS-4 allows the amplifier and effects pedals to shape the overall sound. This results in smooth, singing overdrive with excellent control over picking dynamics. When the overdrive pedal is switched off, the pickup cleans up significantly, making it suitable for both expressive lead playing and articulate clean passages.

DiMarzio particularly recommends the HS-4 for the neck and middle positions of Stratocaster-style electric guitars. Its vintage magnet stagger enhances string balance, helping individual notes remain distinct during chord playing, melodic passages and expressive solos.

Although primarily recommended for neck and middle positions, the HS-4 can also be installed in the bridge position for a slightly warmer-than-usual Stratocaster sound.

Featuring four-conductor wiring, the pickup integrates with compatible guitar electronics and offers flexibility for custom wiring configurations. Its passive operation requires no battery.

Available in Aged White (DP217AW), Black (DP217BK) and White (DP217W), all three variations share the same electrical specifications and tonal character while offering different visual finishes.

Whether you’re upgrading a vintage-inspired Stratocaster or building a quieter, more expressive electric guitar, the DiMarzio HS-4 combines classic tonal warmth, improved string definition and dependable hum-cancelling performance.

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