DiMarzio Steve Vai Signature Model Evolution Neck Humbucker Pickup – Black, Nickel

DiMarzio Steve Vai Signature Model Evolution Neck Humbucker Pickup – Black, Nickel

Experience powerful, expressive guitar tone with the DiMarzio DP158 Evolution Neck Steve Vai Signature Humbucker Pickup. Developed in collaboration with legendary guitarist Steve Vai, the Evolution Neck combines rich warmth, strong attack, and exceptional articulation for demanding modern guitar performances.

Originally designed for Steve Vai’s Ibanez JEM electric guitars, the Evolution series was the result of approximately two years of research. The pickups were developed to deliver a highly responsive sound with the power and definition needed for technically challenging playing styles.

The Evolution Neck delivers a fat, punchy, and articulate tone with excellent harmonic richness. Compared with its matching bridge model, it provides a smoother response while retaining the aggressive character that makes the Evolution series suitable for rock, fusion, progressive metal, and instrumental performances.

Equipped with a ceramic magnet, the pickup delivers a focused attack and clear note definition. Its manufacturer-rated 294mV output produces a strong, expressive signal suitable for clean amplification, overdrive, and high-gain guitar rigs.

One of the Evolution Neck’s defining features is DiMarzio’s patented Dual-Resonance technology. By using coils tuned for different resonant characteristics, the pickup produces rich harmonic overtones and a distinctive response that helps lead melodies stand out.

Designed for maximum impact, the Evolution Neck is particularly effective for fast alternate picking, legato runs, sustained bends, and detailed melodic passages. Its pronounced presence helps individual notes remain clear even within complex arrangements.

With clean amplification, the pickup produces a warm and well-defined sound suitable for expressive chords and melodic playing. Under distortion, it offers fluid sustain, rich harmonics, and the articulation required for demanding lead guitar techniques.

Although originally designed for Ibanez JEM guitars, the Evolution Neck can also add punch and definition to compatible solid-body and semi-hollow electric guitars. Its strong response provides a useful alternative to lower-output vintage-style neck humbuckers.

The pickup features four-conductor wiring, allowing coil splitting and parallel humbucking configurations when used with compatible switching electronics. Its passive construction requires no battery.

For a balanced signature pickup combination, pair it with the DiMarzio Evolution Bridge (DP159). The neck model delivers rich, expressive lead tones, while the bridge model provides stronger output, tighter bass, and more aggressive attack.

Available in Black (DP158FBK) and White with Nickel Pole Pieces (DP158FW+N), both configurations feature F-Spaced pole-piece alignment for compatible six-string electric guitars.

Whether you’re upgrading a performance guitar or creating a custom instrument, the DiMarzio Evolution Neck offers powerful dynamics, expressive harmonics, and the distinctive clarity associated with Steve Vai’s signature sound.

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