Watch Phil Collen Demo DiMarzio’s Super Distortion Humbucker
In this new clip from DiMarzio, Def Leppard axeman Phil Collen shares his love for the company’s Super Distortion humbucker.
Collen also plays along to the guitar solo from “Photograph,” a track that showcases the Super Distortion’s ripping tone.
According to the company, DiMarzio’s Super Distortion (and its original three-conductor version, the Dual Sound) was the first pickup specifically designed to kick a tube amp into total overdrive.
The humbucker features a classic balance of tones—thick, boosted mids, big lows and fat highs. Plus, its four-conductor wiring allows instant access to Strat-like split and series-parallel modes, making it versatile, too.
Watch the video below, and for more information, visit dimarzio.com.
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