DiMarzio Stevie Vai Signature Model Blaze Neck 7-String Humbucker Pickup – Black

DiMarzio Stevie Vai Signature Model Blaze Neck 7-String Humbucker Pickup – Black

Experience exceptional clarity, warmth and extended-range versatility with the DiMarzio DP700BK Blaze Neck Steve Vai Signature 7-String Humbucker Pickup – Black. Originally developed for Steve Vai’s Ibanez Universe guitar, the Blaze Neck combines the expressive warmth of a neck humbucker with the clarity needed to handle the powerful low frequencies of seven-string electric guitars.

Introduced in 1990, the Blaze Neck was created during the early development of seven-string guitar pickups. Its distinctive voicing addresses one of the biggest challenges of extended-range instruments: maintaining clear, articulate low notes without allowing the seventh string to overwhelm the overall sound.

Unlike overly thick or bass-heavy neck pickups, the Blaze Neck features a carefully controlled midrange response. DiMarzio reduced certain mid frequencies to brighten the lower strings while keeping the output at a moderate level. The result is a pickup that delivers warm, full-bodied tone without excessive muddiness.

Equipped with a ceramic magnet, the Blaze Neck provides a focused response, defined attack and consistent performance across all seven strings. Its manufacturer-rated 280mV output offers enough power for expressive lead playing and overdriven guitar tones while maintaining the dynamic control needed for clean passages.

One of the Blaze Neck’s defining characteristics is its versatility. With a clean amplifier, it produces smooth, articulate sounds suitable for jazz, fusion and melodic guitar performances. Under heavy overdrive or distortion, the pickup delivers sustained lead tones, excellent note separation and a powerful sound that remains controlled.

The Blaze Neck is also particularly effective for fast alternate picking, legato passages and complex chord voicings. Its clear response helps individual notes remain audible even during technically demanding performances.

Although originally developed for the neck position, DiMarzio also recommends the Blaze Neck for bridge installation. In the bridge position, its lower output and more controlled low-frequency response can improve chord definition when using high-gain amplifiers. This makes it a versatile option for guitarists who prefer greater openness and clarity over maximum output.

For a complementary seven-string pickup combination, the Blaze Neck pairs naturally with the DiMarzio Blaze Bridge (DP702). The Blaze Bridge provides stronger output and powerful bass response, while the Blaze Neck offers a smoother, more articulate character.

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

Finished in classic Black, the DiMarzio DP700BK Blaze Neck is an excellent upgrade for players seeking expressive lead tones, defined low-string response and versatile seven-string humbucker performance.

Whether you’re playing progressive metal, instrumental rock, jazz fusion or high-gain rhythm guitar, the Blaze Neck delivers an effective balance of warmth, power and articulation.

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