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.
Dark Matter 2
Neck and Bridge models feature a custom laser-cut pickup grill with
interlocking gear patterns. (The Dark Matter 2 Middle pickup is a
single-coil in satin nickel.)
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 Bridge is available in F-spacing only.
The
Dark Matter 2 represents a change in direction for Steve Vai towards a
more organic, smoother sound with softer highs and less raw power. The
Dark Matter 2 Bridge Model has a very modern approach that blends
clarity and warmth while avoiding both mud and shrillness. It shines
with everything from pristine clean to massive overdrive.
Recommended For: Bridge.
Quick Connect: No
Wiring: 4 Conductor
Magnet: Ceramic
Resistance: 9.19 Kohm
Year of Introduction: 2016
Color: Dark Matter
Spacing: F-Spaced
