DiMarzio HS-3 Single Coil Stacked Hum Cancelling Pickup (Aged White)

The pickup that changed everything arrived in the early seventies when DiMarzio created the Super Distortion® — the world’s first replacement pickup designed specifically to drive tube amplifiers into complete overdrive. Before this groundbreaking invention, replacement pickups simply didn’t exist, making the Super Distortion® (along with its original 3-conductor sibling, the Dual Sound®) the pioneer that established the benchmark for all high-output pickups that followed.

What sets the Super Distortion® apart is its masterful balance of raw power and tonal sophistication. Single notes and full chords alike leap from your amplifier with commanding presence, creating that legendary wall of sound that fills any room or recording. The tonal character is unmistakably classic — rich, boosted midrange frequencies combined with substantial low-end response and full-bodied highs that have defined rock and metal tones for over thirty years.

This isn’t just another high-output pickup — it’s the sonic foundation behind countless platinum-selling records from legendary players including Ace Frehley, Al Di Meola, and Paul Gilbert. The 4-conductor wiring adds remarkable versatility, providing instant access to Strat®-style split-coil and series-parallel configurations. Thousands of professional musicians have discovered what makes the Super Distortion® the ultimate all-round high-power pickup — it simply remains unmatched in its class.