DiMarzio

DiMarzio

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Also known as: Di Marzio, DiMarzio Inc

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DiMarzio is an American manufacturer based in Staten Island, New York, best known for pioneering the direct-replacement aftermarket guitar pickup. Founded by Larry DiMarzio in 1972, the company grew out of his work repairing guitars for professional musicians during a period when major instrument manufacturers had been acquired by larger corporations and were cutting costs on component quality....

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DiMarzio is an American manufacturer based in Staten Island, New York, best known for pioneering the direct-replacement aftermarket guitar pickup. Founded by Larry DiMarzio in 1972, the company grew out of his work repairing guitars for professional musicians during a period when major instrument manufacturers had been acquired by larger corporations and were cutting costs on component quality. DiMarzio's response was to build pickups that outperformed stock units and sell them directly to players looking to upgrade their instruments.

The company's first major product, the Super Distortion humbucker, combined a ceramic magnet with smaller-gauge wire wound to higher output, giving rock guitarists heavier tones without relying on fuzz pedals. The FS-1, a Stratocaster bridge pickup developed to tame the shrillness of stock single-coils, was another early offering. DiMarzio went on to establish itself as a leader in artist signature pickups, working closely with guitarists to develop models matched to their specific playing styles. Signature designs include the Evolution (developed with Steve Vai), the Mo' Joe and PAF Joe (developed with Joe Satriani), and models for players including Paul Gilbert, John Petrucci, Yngwie Malmsteen, and Tosin Abasi.

Beyond pickups for electric guitar and bass, DiMarzio also produces guitar straps, instrument cables, and other accessories. The company offers both traditional passive designs—single-coils, humbuckers, and split-coil bass pickups—as well as active models and pickups for extended-range instruments. All DiMarzio pickups are manufactured in the United States.

DiMarzio has 188 products cataloged on Equipboard, including Electric Guitar Pickups, Straps & Strap Locks, and Bass Guitar Pickups. Their gear is featured by 342 artists, with the strongest followings in Rock, Metal, and Jazz. Notable users include John Petrucci, Paul Gilbert, and Steve Vai. Most DiMarzio products fall in the mid-tier range — professional-grade without flagship pricing.

Artists Who Use DiMarzio

John Petrucci uses 18 DiMarzio products

John Petrucci

Guitarist, Composer · Dream Theater

Paul Gilbert uses 17 DiMarzio products

Paul Gilbert

Guitarist · Mr. Big

Steve Vai uses 12 DiMarzio products

Steve Vai

Guitarist · Whitesnake

Phil Collen uses 10 DiMarzio products

Phil Collen

Guitarist · Def Leppard

Joe Satriani uses 8 DiMarzio products

Joe Satriani

Guitarist · Mark Knopfler’s Guitar Heroes

Joe Trohman uses 8 DiMarzio products

Joe Trohman

Guitarist · Fall Out Boy

Neil Citron uses 8 DiMarzio products

Neil Citron

Guitarist, Music Producer · Quiet Riot

Ola Englund uses 7 DiMarzio products

Ola Englund

Guitarist, Podcasters & Streamers · Six Feet Under

Billy Sheehan uses 7 DiMarzio products

Billy Sheehan

Guitarist, Bassist · UFO

Daniel Mongrain uses 7 DiMarzio products

Daniel Mongrain

Guitarist · Cryptopsy

Josh Rand uses 7 DiMarzio products

Josh Rand

Guitarist, Bassist · Stone Sour

Nita Strauss uses 7 DiMarzio products

Nita Strauss

Guitarist · As Blood Runs Black

Marco Sfogli uses 7 DiMarzio products

Marco Sfogli

Guitarist, Composer · James LaBrie

Tim Henson uses 6 DiMarzio products

Tim Henson

Guitarist, Music Producer · Polyphia

Herman Li uses 6 DiMarzio products

Herman Li

Guitarist, Podcasters & Streamers · DragonForce

John 5 uses 5 DiMarzio products

John 5

Guitarist · Marilyn Manson

Kiko Loureiro uses 5 DiMarzio products

Kiko Loureiro

Guitarist · Megadeth

Andy Timmons uses 5 DiMarzio products

Andy Timmons

Guitarist · Danger Danger

Scott LePage uses 5 DiMarzio products

Scott LePage

Guitarist, Music Producer · Polyphia

Ethan Meixsell uses 5 DiMarzio products

Ethan Meixsell

Singer, Guitarist

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