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Description
Step into the world of sonic exploration with the DiMarzio BC-1, a pickup crafted for those who demand excellence in their electric guitar's tonal output. This pickup, developed in collaboration with iconic guitarist Billy Corgan, offers a unique blend of power and clarity, making it an ideal choice for both live performances and studio recordings.
The DiMarzio BC-1 is designed to capture the nuanced subtleties of your playing while delivering a punchy and articulate sound. Its ability to retain clarity even under high gain conditions sets it apart, providing a versatile sound palette that can seamlessly transition from crisp cleans to aggressive overdrives. Engineered with a ceramic magnet, the BC-1 ensures a dynamic response that highlights every note with precision.
Whether you're a shredder or a rhythm player, the DiMarzio BC-1 promises to deliver a robust and inspiring performance. Perfect for modern rock, alternative, and beyond, this pickup is as versatile as it is powerful. Let your creativity flow with a pickup that doesn't just meet expectations but exceeds them.
Key Features:
- Billy Corgan signature neck pickup
- Ceramic magnet for dynamic response
- Versatile sound suitable for various genres
- Retains clarity under high gain conditions
- Ideal for both live and studio settings
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DiMarzio BC-1 BC-2 Chopper Demo
DiMarzio BC-1 BC-2 Chopper Demo
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Mods and upgrades
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DiMarzio BC-1 can be modded to coil-tap via a push/pull knob for versatile single coil-like tones.
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DiMarzio BC-1 pickups are described as bassy, suitable for high-gain tones like those from the Zeitgeist era of Smashing Pumpkins.
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Features and functionality
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The DiMarzio BC-1 is noted for its humbucker design with coil splitting, offering a range of tonal possibilities.
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When we started working with Billy Corgan on the pickups for his signature Strat®, we sent him several models to try out. He liked the Air Norton S™ in the neck, The Chopper™ in the middle and The Tone Zone® S in the bridge. After playing them on several gigs, he asked for some changes in the neck and bridge pickups. He wanted a deeper sound from the low strings without losing any punch, and he didn't want the sound to get muddy with high-gain amps. To do this, we lowered the frequency response of one of the the coils in each pickup just enough to boost the bass while opening up the mids. The end results are the pickups that are now in Billy's signature Strat®. They do exactly what he wants in humbucking mode, and he's found they work really well in split mode as well.
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