Bob from California
gwdh@sbcglobal.net
Subject:
The DiMarzio DP138 is a superb sounding acoustic guitar pickup
Quality:
It's a very well made product. Very solid and superbly designed
Reliability:
So far, it's been very reliable. The slide volume control also works great and absolutely no hum or noise from this pickup.
Overall:
I really do like it a lot. It does have superb sound and it's constructed very well.
Playability and Feel:
It's very easy to install. The volumn slide control is very easy to get to.
Tone:
This pickup has superb tone. It gets all of the beautiful depth and brillant lows and highs from a Martin D-35. The lows, mids and highs are really great off of this pickup. It projects a superbly balance sound and a very full sound as well. The highs seem to sparkle.
Finish:
The finish on the pickup look great and so does the DiMarzio logo.
Action:
Again, it's very easy to install this DiMarzio pickup in an acoustic guitar and use. It took me about 4 minutes to install it and that's because I read the instruction sheet that came with it before I installed it. It only takes about a minute to install and plug in to an acoustic amplifier. It's very simple to install.
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Do you own this product?:
Yes
Pro From Dover from New Jersey
Subject:
The Hype Is All True!
Quality:
Well-designed and well-made.
Reliability:
With as 5-year warranty I'm sure dependability won't be an issue.
Overall:
DiMarzio’s claim that this passive pickup compares favorably to a humbucking acoustic pickup is right on the money. It’s maybe even quieter than a humbucker I also own and use. VERY pleased with this pickup!
Playability and Feel:
The volume control functions well, though I wish it had been on the bass side as a matter of personal preference.
Tone:
Their claim that the sound is very accurate, enabling the it to capture the character of the particular guitar its mounted in is also true. I tested it on my Martin HD-28, 00-18V and D12-18, as well as a custom hand-made Bil Mitchell parlor model. The pickup makes each guitar sound like it is supposed to. I noticed on my D12-18 that the bass E strings had less sensitivity, but that could have been the way I had the DP-138 positioned. If not, no biggie because the poles for each string are adjustable.
Finish:
Looks nice with the DiMarzio logo
Action:
It’s easy to install in the soundhole and removes quickly if you want to switch between guitars.
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Do you own this product?:
Yes