Dimarzio DP151 - PAF PRO NICKEL COVER
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A Classic Born in the High-Gain Era
Created when intensive playing became standard and high-gain amps along with rack systems became the norm, the PAF Pro was designed to combine the best of both worlds: the clarity and openness of a PAF with increased presence to avoid getting lost in a heavy effects chain. Released in 1985, it quickly established itself as a reference for guitarists seeking consistent definition even under "heavy" processing.
For Which Guitars and Styles?
The DiMarzio DP151 PAF Pro is a neck pickup that performs remarkably well on most guitars, perfect for smooth leads, precise arpeggios, and rhythm parts that need to stay articulate. In the bridge position, it excels when extremely high output is not required: ideal for rock, hard rock, fusion, or prog sounds where dynamics and clarity take precedence over heavy compression.
A Response Designed to Cut Through the Mix
Its transparency helps the signal stay clean amid distortions, modulations, and delays, where darker pickups can quickly become muddy. The bass retains body without flabbiness, the mids provide a subtle vocal signature, and the highs are tuned to stand out with precision without harshness. Thanks to its 4-conductor wiring, you can also consider versatile configurations (split, series/parallel) depending on your electronics.
Technical specifications
| Electronics | Passive |
| Category | electric microphone |
| Instrument | jazz |
| Magnet | alnico V |
| Winding | double |
| Position | handle, bridge, middle |
| Color | Grey |
| Model | DiMarzio DP151 |
| Name | PAF Pro |
| Finish | Nickel Cover |
| Recommended for | all positions |
| Quick connect | no |
| Wiring | 4 conductors |
| Resistance | 8.4 kOhm |
| Year released | 1985 |
Questions frequently asked
Is the PAF Pro suitable for neck position?
Thanks to its 8.4 kOhm resistance and Alnico V magnet, this humbucker is designed to maintain clarity in the neck position. It adapts well to smooth leads and precise arpeggios.
Can the DiMarzio DP151 PAF Pro Nickel Cover be installed at the bridge?
In the bridge position, this model is intended for setups that do not require a very high output level. Its articulate response suits rock, hard rock, fusion, and prog genres.
What wiring configuration is provided for this pickup?
The 4-conductor wiring allows for coil-splitting or series/parallel configurations depending on the guitar's electronics.
Does the PAF Pro remain clear with lots of effects and gain?
Its design, introduced in 1985, aims to preserve clarity in signal chains loaded with distortion, modulation, and delays. The lows retain body without becoming muddy. The highs are balanced to stand out without harshness.
What finish does this DP151 version offer?
This version features a Nickel Cover and a grey color. It is a passive dual-coil pickup with an Alnico V magnet.



