Dimarzio DP275 - PAF 59 BRIDGE - CREAM
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What you need to know
What you need to know
- Vintage PAF Spirit : a humbucker designed to recapture the warmth and definition of "late 50s" tones, with a musical attack on the bridge side.
- AlNiCo 5 Magnet : balance between roundness, dynamics, and presence, ideal for retaining grain without harshening the high end.
- 215 mV Output : controlled output level to preserve the guitar's character, with a usable response from clean to crunch.
- Specific Version : available only in cream color and standard spacing (tune-o-matic), perfect for many Les Paul-type guitars.
Manufacturer Information
Dimarzio
https://www.dimarzio.com
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A Classic "PAF" Revisited for the Bridge Position
The DP275 "PAF 59 Bridge" is aimed at guitarists who want a vintage-character humbucker that is precise enough to meet the demanding role of the bridge position. On a guitar with a tune-o-matic bridge, it delivers an articulated sound with expressive mids and a great sense of dynamics under the fingers. The result: an authentic tone that respects playing nuances and the guitar's volume.
For Which Styles and Guitarists?
This pickup is particularly well-suited for blues, classic rock, pop, jazz-rock, and all genres seeking organic saturation rather than modern compression. Clean tones remain clear and singing; in overdrive, it provides a dense and lively crunch without masking chords. It also works very well for guitarists who control their sound with the pick and volume pot, looking for a progressive and controllable response.
Design and Wiring: Simplicity, Efficiency, Sonic Identity
The AlNiCo 5 magnet gives the pickup a blend of roundness and sustain, with a firmer attack than a very "soft" pickup. The 215 mV output level promotes a natural interaction with amps and pedals, allowing the guitar to breathe. The 2-conductor wiring favors simple installation and a traditional approach: ideal if you want a humbucker with a direct sound, without multiplying wiring options. Finally, this version is offered only in cream and with standard spacing (tune-o-matic) : a coherent choice for aesthetic and mechanical integration suited to guitars equipped with this type of bridge.
Technical specifications
| Electronics | Passive | Winding | double |
| Category | electric microphone | Position | bridge |
| Instrument | jazz | Color | Beige |
| Magnet | alnico V | ||
| Number of conductors | 2 | Available color and spacing | cream and standard (tune-o-matic) only |
| Output level | 215 mV | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is the DiMarzio DP275 PAF 59 Bridge suitable for a tune-o-matic bridge?
This version features a standard spacing designed for guitars equipped with a tune-o-matic bridge.
What tone does this AlNiCo 5 humbucker offer in the bridge position?
The AlNiCo 5 magnet provides a firm attack and good sustain. The mids remain expressive, delivering an articulate sound suited for the bridge position. When overdriven, it produces a dense crunch without masking chords.
Is the DP275 suitable for blues and classic rock?
This model is suitable for blues, classic rock, pop, and jazz-rock, offering an organic saturation rather than modern compression.
What is the output level of the PAF 59 Bridge?
The stated output level is 215 mV. This value supports a natural response with amps and pedals while preserving the guitar’s volume dynamics.
Can complex wirings be done with this pickup?
The 2-conductor wiring favors simple and traditional installation. The version offered is only available in cream finish.



