Dimarzio DP189-W TONE ZONE S SINGLE-COIL WHITE

Name: DP189-W TONE ZONE S SINGLE-COIL WHITE
Brand: Dimarzio
SKU: 137596
Price: 106.00 EUR
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ID : 137596

EAN : 0663334022768

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What you need to know

Strat-sized Humbucker : the punch of a double coil in the footprint of a single coil, ideal for upgrading a Strat without major modifications.
Big sound, but controlled : rich lows and mids, with deliberately softened highs to remain musical on a Strat-style guitar.
Wiring versatility : 4-wire wiring to exploit numerous combinations (split, parallel, out of phase depending on your electronics).
Clean and discreet look : white finish perfect for an aesthetic installation on a light pickguard.

DP189-W TONE ZONE S SINGLE-COIL WHITE

106,00 €VAT incl.

0,12 € Ecotax included

Reference price

A DiMarzio Classic Designed for the Strat World

Introduced in 2003, the Tone Zone S captures the spirit of the famous Tone Zone by adapting it to the specifics of a Strat-style guitar. The goal: to achieve a thick, generous, and expressive sound without making the instrument aggressive in the high frequencies. The result is a very popular pickup for transforming an SSS setup into a riff machine while maintaining definition.

For Whom and Which Styles?

The DiMarzio DP189 is primarily designed as a bridge pickup : perfect for rock, hard rock, gritty blues, and lead tones that need to "cut" through the mix. It can also be mounted in the neck position if you're looking for a very warm, round tone with a modern jazz color and nice note density.

Sound Character and Response: Thick, Defined, Usable

With its ceramic magnet and a 300 mV output level, this pickup delivers a clear attack and a comfortable gain reserve for distortion. Its profile emphasizes present mids and solid lows, while keeping the highs softened to avoid harshness. The 4-wire wiring opens the door to clearer, snappier sounds in split mode, or tighter textures in parallel, depending on the chosen wiring. For a coherent set, it pairs ideally with a Pro Track, a Chopper, or a Fast Track 1.

Technical specifications

Electronics	Active	Winding	double
Category	electric microphone	Position	handle, bridge
Instrument	Type ST, jazz	Color	White
Magnet	Ceramic

Model	DiMarzio DP189W Tone Zone S	Sound profile	Highs = 5 / Mids = 8.5 / Lows = 8
Type	Strat-sized humbucker pickup	Wiring	4 wires
Recommended position	bridge (can be mounted in neck for a very warm jazz-typed sound)	Finish	white
Resistance	12.39 kOhms	Year introduced	2003
Output level	300 mV

Questions frequently asked

Is the DiMarzio DP189W Tone Zone S suitable for a Stratocaster bridge position?

This model is recommended for the bridge position on a Strat-style guitar. Its output level of 300 mV and ceramic magnet provide a punchy attack with mids at 8.5 and bass at 8.

Can the Tone Zone S be installed in the neck position?

Installation in the neck position is possible to achieve a very warm tone, oriented towards modern jazz. However, the bridge position remains the recommended application.

Can the Tone Zone S be wired for coil split?

Thanks to its 4-wire configuration, it is possible to achieve clearer and snappier tones in split mode. Parallel wiring also allows for tighter textures.

What tone does this single-coil sized pickup deliver?

The dual-coil winding produces a thick sound, with softened highs rated at 5. The 12.39 kOhm resistance provides a gain reserve suitable for rock, hard rock, and lead playing.