Description
The DiMarzio VirtuAL 2 (DP409BK) is a single-coil strat pickup with more grunt than a stock unit, aimed squarely at players who want their bridge position to actually push back. It’s got that hot, forward attack that cuts through a mix without turning brittle, making it a solid pick for blues-rock rhythm work and leads that need to snarl a little.
- Alnico 2 magnets for a rounder, more forgiving top end than Alnico 5
- Strong output tailored for bridge-position punch and sustain
- Versatile enough to double up in the neck position
- Black cover, direct-fit for standard Strat-style routing
What sets this apart from a typical hot bridge pickup is the magnet choice. Alnico 2 tends to soften the highs and add a bit more midrange character compared to the ceramic or Alnico 5 units you’ll find in most “hot” single-coils, so you get the extra push without the ice-pick edge. That same quality is why it holds up so well in the neck slot too — you’re not stuck with a one-trick bridge pickup here.
If your Strat’s bridge pickup has always felt a bit thin or one-dimensional under gain, this is a straightforward upgrade that adds weight and attitude while keeping the single-coil character intact.
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