Dimarzio DP384-BK THE CHOPPER T TELECASTER BLACK
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A Chopper T designed to thicken the bridge pickup of your Telecaster
The DiMarzio DP384BK Chopper T is a bridge pickup specially designed for Telecaster-style guitars. If you like the ergonomics and twang of a Tele but are looking for a denser tone for rock, punk, hard rock, or modern rhythms, the Chopper T delivers an immediate gain in body and impact. Introduced in 1994, it has established itself as an effective alternative to transform a too "snappy" bridge pickup into a more substantial riff machine.
Who is it for and what styles?
This pickup is aimed at guitarists who want a big sound without noise, with a less bright output than a vintage-voiced pickup. Its power is especially noticeable in crunch and distortion: chords gain thickness, palm mutes stand out better, and leads benefit from a solid attack. Whether in rehearsal or on stage, its output level helps push the amp faster while maintaining stable definition.
More punch in the mids and lows, without background noise
The Chopper T is often described as the "big brother" of the Fast Track: more powerful, sharper, with energy focused on the mids and lows for a thicker sound. Its dual-coil construction in a single-coil format, combined with a ceramic magnet, favors attack and precision while remaining extremely quiet. The 4-conductor wiring also allows for versatile configurations depending on your electronics (splits, combinations, etc.).
Technical specifications
| Electronics | Passive |
| Category | electric microphone |
| Instrument | Tele |
| Magnet | Ceramic |
| Winding | double |
| Position | bridge |
| Color | Black |
| Model | DiMarzio DP384BK Chopper T |
| Type | dual-coil single-coil format pickup for Telecaster |
| Resistance | 9.19 K |
| Output level | 260 mV |
| Sound profile | treble = 8 / mids = 5 / bass = 5 |
| Wiring | 4-conductor |
| Finish | black |
| Year introduced | 1994 |
Questions frequently asked
Is the DiMarzio DP384BK Chopper T compatible with a Telecaster?
Designed for the Telecaster format, this pickup is installed in the bridge position. Its black finish corresponds to the DP384BK reference.
Does the Chopper T eliminate hum?
Thanks to its dual-coil design in a single-coil format, this pickup remains extremely quiet while maintaining a Telecaster bridge installation.
What is the output level of the Chopper T?
With an output level of 260 mV and a resistance of 9.19 K, this pickup provides more body in crunch and saturation. Its ceramic magnet promotes precise attack.
Does the 4-conductor wiring allow splitting the Chopper T?
The 4-conductor wiring allows configurations adapted to the guitar's electronics. Split options or pickup combinations can be considered. Implementation depends on the wiring chosen for the instrument.
Does the Chopper T retain the twang of a Tele?
Its tonal profile favors a denser response than a typical vintage-style bridge pickup, with treble rated at 8 and mids and bass at 5. This enhances rhythmic impact without background noise.
