DiMarzio Joe Duplantier Signature Model Fortitude Bridge Humbucker Pickup – Worn Nickel Cover

DiMarzio Joe Duplantier Signature Model Fortitude Bridge Humbucker Pickup – Worn Nickel Cover

Experience the powerful yet expressive sound of the DiMarzio DP290N8 Fortitude Bridge Humbucker Pickup, developed in collaboration with Joe Duplantier, guitarist and vocalist of the internationally acclaimed metal band Gojira. Designed to combine vintage PAF character with the clarity and precision required for modern high-gain performances, the Fortitude Bridge delivers a distinctive balance of warmth, articulation and aggressive response.

Based on the DiMarzio PAF 36th Anniversary Bridge, the Fortitude was customised to meet Joe Duplantier’s specific tonal requirements. Rather than relying on extremely high output, the pickup uses a vintage-inspired design to preserve the natural dynamics of the guitar, allowing every picking movement and subtle playing technique to remain expressive.

Equipped with Alnico 5 magnets, the Fortitude Bridge delivers a tight, controlled low end, articulate midrange and smooth treble response. Its manufacturer-rated 290mV output provides enough power for powerful rhythm performances while maintaining excellent clarity when paired with high-gain amplifiers.

One of the pickup’s distinctive characteristics is its carefully adjusted frequency response. Joe requested a slight boost of approximately 1.5dB around 160Hz, combined with a modest increase in bass and a reduction around 500–600Hz. These refinements help create a punchy, percussive sound with improved definition, particularly when playing in lower tunings or using heavy distortion.

The Fortitude Bridge responds naturally to playing intensity. Light picking produces a more restrained, vintage-inspired sound, while aggressive palm-muted rhythms deliver additional low-frequency impact without losing note separation. This responsiveness makes it especially suitable for modern metal, progressive metal, hard rock and expressive lead playing.

Despite its association with heavy music, the Fortitude Bridge is not limited to high-gain applications. Its vintage-oriented voicing provides warm, clear tones that remain musical with cleaner amplifier settings.

Featuring four-conductor wiring, the pickup supports additional configurations such as coil splitting and parallel humbucking when installed with compatible switching electronics. Its passive design requires no battery.

Designed for the bridge position of solid-body, semi-hollow and hollow-body electric guitars, the Fortitude Bridge provides versatility across a wide range of instrument designs.

The DP290N8 features a Worn Nickel Cover, offering a distinctive aged-metal appearance that complements vintage-inspired and modern electric guitars.

Whether you’re seeking aggressive, percussive rhythm tones or expressive vintage-inspired sounds, the DiMarzio Fortitude Bridge combines classic humbucker character with the precision and clarity demanded by modern guitarists.

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