The Relentless bass pickups begin with our newly sculpted metal covers that add form and function.
Although
Billy Sheehan has always loved the sound of DiMarzio bass pickups, his
playing style inspired him to modify the exteriors. Billy used to
build them up with epoxy to round off the sharp edges.
Designed
with Billy, we removed all the right angled edges from a standard P
Bass pair, curved the tops to match the fingerboard/string radius, and
changed the mounting to a robust 1/8” circuit board that eliminates
protruding mounting screws.
Relentless™ pickups produce 50 percent
more output than traditional passive pickups, and they’re drop dead
quiet - with virtually no electromagnetic interference. We’ve expanded
the midrange punch, adding snappy highs and precise lows.
These pickups have a broad magnetic field so you can even bend notes without volume drop out.
Relentless
pickups will breathe new life into any bass, increase playability, and
work well for any style of music from Motown to Metal.
Oh yeah, and they love distortion.
The
new compound radius cover matches the fingerboard arch so the pickups
can be aligned closer to the strings, improving string sensing and
dynamics. The Relentless Middle is also closer to the strings, as the
metal cover is much thinner than a molded cover. The metal cover acts
as a shield, making the pickup so quiet that you may find yourself
checking the controls to see if it's on.
Recommended For: Middle position
Quick Connect: Yes
Wiring: 4 Conductor.
Magnet: Ceramic
Resistance: 11.84 Kohm
Year of Introduction: 2020
Color: Nickel
