Dimarzio DP421-BK AREA HOT T - BRIDGE TELECASTER BLACK

Name: DP421-BK AREA HOT T - BRIDGE TELECASTER BLACK
Brand: Dimarzio
SKU: 137733
Price: 106.00 EUR
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EAN : 0663334033207

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Information

Essential Information About the DiMarzio Area Hot T DP421BK (Bridge) Black Pickup
• Telecaster single-coil format designed for the bridge, with a "muscular" character stronger than a standard T pickup.
• High output level (228 mV) and excellent dynamics for a clear attack and very lively response to playing touch.
• Spectrum balance : more bass and mids than a classic Telecaster pickup, for a thicker sound rich in harmonics.
• 4-conductor wiring for easy integration into versatile setups.

DP421-BK AREA HOT T - BRIDGE TELECASTER BLACK

106,00 €VAT incl.

0,14 € Ecotax included

Reference price

A modern classic from the Area series, introduced in 2008

Introduced in 2008, the DP421 Area Hot T embodies the "vintage look, modern performance" spirit: beneath a traditional appearance, it offers a denser and more powerful voice, ideal for adding body to a Telecaster without losing the precision and bite expected at the bridge.

Who is this bridge pickup for?

The DiMarzio DP421 is a bridge pickup designed for guitarists who want to move away from the very thin twang of a standard Telecaster pickup. It is particularly suitable for rhythm parts that need to remain clear with more substance, expressive leads, and styles ranging from blues-rock to vintage rock, with a tonal character halfway between a P90 and a vintage humbucker.

Power, dynamics, and playing sensitivity

Thanks to its strong dynamics, the Area Hot T responds immediately to your right hand: light playing yields more open sounds, stronger attack raises the output level and presence. You can also easily adjust the feel and power by changing the pickup-string distance to find the balance point between precision, thickness, and sustain. Its more balanced profile (more bass and mids) provides a "wider" sound, richer in harmonics, while maintaining clear definition at the bridge.

Technical specifications

Electronics	Passive
Category	electric microphone
Instrument	Tele
Magnet	alnico II

Winding	simple
Position	bridge
Color	Black

Type	Telecaster single-coil pickup
Resistance	9.33 K
Output level	228 mV
Tonal profile	treble = 7 / mids = 6 / bass = 6
Wiring	4-conductor
Finish	black
Year introduced	2008

Questions frequently asked

Is the DiMarzio DP421BK Area Hot T compatible with a Telecaster?

This model is designed for a Telecaster and is mounted in the bridge position. Its black finish corresponds to the DP421BK reference.

What tone does this Telecaster bridge pickup provide?

The sound is thicker than a standard Telecaster pickup, with more bass and midrange. Its character lies between a P90 and a vintage humbucker, while maintaining clear definition at the bridge.

What is the output level of the DP421 Area Hot T?

With an output level of 228 mV and a resistance of 9.33 kΩ, this pickup delivers strong power for a bridge model. The dynamics respond to picking intensity. The distance between the pickup and the strings allows adjustment of the feel of power and precision.