Description

The HS-3™ has been the weapon of choice for Strat®-powered classical metal since the early 1980s. Far from being a high-output monster, the HS-3™ is actually a smooth and relatively quiet pickup that produces a sweet overdrive tone without jagged edges. These qualities combine perfectly with a heavily distorted amp, because the sound won’t get muddy or messy. The HS-3™ is also versatile — it’s a noise-free pickup in a live situation or in the studio.

The HS-3™ works very well with high-gain amps, but the classic setup is with an overdrive pedal and a Marshall® amp. The pedal boosts sustain and distortion, and the sound cleans up dramatically when the pedal is switched off. Works well in all 3 positions on a Strat® for a slightly warmer-than-usual Strat® sound. Also works well as a bridge pickup with HS-4™ (neck) and HS-2™ (middle). Combines in middle and neck positions with bridge humbuckers like PAF Pro®, PAF®, Air Classic™, and Norton®.

Recommended for all positions, or bridge position with standard single-coils in neck and middle.

Features

• Smooth and relatively quiet pickup that produces a sweet overdrive tone without jagged edges
• Perfect with a heavily distorted amp, because the sound won’t get muddy or messy
• 4 Conductor
• Alnico 5 magnet
• 23.72 Kohm resistance
• Output: 93
• Bass: 9.0
• Low Mid: 4.5
• High Mid: 4.0
• Treble: 6.0

Item shown: DiMarzio DP117BK HS-3 Pickup
Model #: DP117BK
UPC: 663334004474