We love working with Steve
Vai. As an artist, he’s constantly evolving and expanding the limits
with his playing, composing, and instruments. So when he approached us
about pickups for a new incarnation of his signature JEM, we developed
Dark Matter 2 Neck, Bridge, and Middle models. These pickups are
specifically EQed to match the earthy, organic aura of the new guitar.
High
output pickups can sometimes have anomalies in the high register,
meaning they have some sharp edges. While they’re definitely high
output like Steve’s other pickups, the new Dark Matter 2 pickups are
engineered with a slight softness on the top end.
The Dark Matter 2
Middle pickup is a single-coil in satin nickel, designed to coordinate
with the interlocking gear pattern pickup grills of the Dark Matter 2
Neck and Bridge.
Dark Matter 2 pickups come standard in the new
Ibanez JEM Woody guitar, and are available to purchase individually
from DiMarzio.
The Dark Matter 2 Middle is available in F-spacing only.
The
Dark Matter 2 single-coil Middle Model is designed to integrate
smoothly with the Dark Matter 2 humbuckers, as well as add a
distinctive voice of its own. It has a modern rather than vintage sound.
The emphasis is on balance and smoothness, and it has enough output to
work well with the Dark Matter 2 humbuckers.
Recommended For: Middle
Quick Connect: No
Wiring: 2 Conductor
Magnet: Ceramic
Resistance: 7.33 Kohm
Year of Introduction: 2016
Color: Satin Nickel Cover
Pole Pieces: Nickel
Spacing: F-Spaced
