DiMarzio DP178BK

True Velvet™ T Bridge DP178 

The sound of a great vintage Tele® bridge pickup - if you can find one - is almost magical. It blends elements that shouldn’t be able to coexist: sizzle and warmth, sharp attack, and smooth sustain. In other words, it has depth. Single notes have weight and presence, and chords have detail and dimension. This was our goal for the True Velvet™ T Bridge. Controlled-tension coil winding, custom wire and hand-calibrated magnets give the True Velvet™ T real vintage sound, and double wax potting ensures that it’s squeal-free.

Recommended For 

Standard Tele® bridge position.

Tech Talk 

Like the Twang King™ Bridge model, our sonic goal was to combine the best tonal qualities of several Broadcaster® and Telecaster® pickups from the '50's and early '60's. The difference is the "size" of the sound. The True Velvet™ T Bridge is bigger, and there's greater dynamic range, from soft to loud.

Specs 

Wiring: 2 Conductor 
Magnet: Alnico 5 
Output mV: 215 
DC Resistance: 7.41 Kohm 
Year of Introduction: 2009 
Patent: n/a