We first heard of Paul Gilbert in the 1980s. Billy Sheehan told us about an incredible 18 year old who had recently arrived in California and had blown everyone away with his musicality, speed and ability impressive techniques in Racer X. Naturally, we immediately asked Paul to become a DiMarzio® endorser. It was the start of a beautiful relationship.
Recently, Paul has been investing heavily in our Area™ mics. He also played a lot of Racer X-style instrumentals, so the time was right for Paul Gilbert DiMarzio® signature single-coil pickups. The result of our teamwork is the new Injector™ Neck and Bridge Model microphones. Paul loves the results, and you can hear them on his latest CD, “Fuzz Universe”.
The Injector™ Bridge model is one of our hottest anti-hum models (185mV output) with six individual Alnico magnets. The sound isn't like a vintage single coil: the highs are bright but not glassy, and the bass is solid and defined. It was designed to work equally well with fast single-note arpeggios and power chords without becoming muddy or compressed. It has approximately 40% less magnetic attraction than standard single coils, which is essential for the greater speed and dynamic range with which this pickup responds to the attack of the pick. Paul's setup on the guitar he played on "Fuzz Universe" was Injector™ Neck Model in the neck, Area 67™ in the middle, and Injector™ Bridge Model in the bridge. The Injector™ is much louder and warmer than the Area 67™, but the combination produces varied tonal colors in positions 2 and 4, with the Area 67™ alone providing a vintage sound and the Injector™ Neck and Bridge for heavier sounds.
Recommended for: Bridge position, can also be used in neck position with higher output bridge models.
Quick connection: No
Wiring: 4 conductors
Magnet: Alnico 2
Resistance: 11.35 Kohm
Year of introduction: 2010