The HS-3™ has been the weapon of choice for Strat®-powered classical metal since the early 1980s. Far from being a high-output monster, the HS-3™ is actually a smooth and relatively quiet pickup that produces a sweet overdrive tone without jagged edges. These qualities combine perfectly with a heavily distorted amp, because the sound won’t get muddy or messy. The HS-3™ is also versatile — it’s a noise-free pickup in a live situation or in the studio.
The HS-3™ works very well with high-gain amps, but the classic setup is with an overdrive pedal and a Marshall® amp. The pedal boosts sustain and distortion, and the sound cleans up dramatically when the pedal is switched off. Works well in all 3 positions on a Strat® for a slightly warmer-than-usual Strat® sound. Also works well as a bridge pickup with HS-4™ (neck) and HS-2™ (middle). Combines in middle and neck positions with bridge humbuckers like PAF Pro®, PAF®, Air Classic™, and Norton®.
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JOE AUGELLO
“I have been using DiMarzio pickups for over 20 years and they always seem to work best for me. From HS-3's to X2N's, they can get any job done!!”
JOE STUMP
“I've been using DiMarzio pickups for over 20 years, and wouldn't even consider putting anything else in my guitars.”
MATTIAS SONNEMO
“DiMarzio pickups make the guitar speak in a way that no other pickups do. They are powerful yet sensitive enough to highlight every detail your fingers create.”
HS-3™ DP-117
The HS-3™ has been the weapon of choice for Strat®-powered classical metal since the early 1980s. Far from being a high-output monster, the HS-3™ is actually a smooth and relatively quiet pickup that produces a sweet overdrive tone without jagged edges. These qualities combine perfectly with a heavily distorted amp, because the sound won’t get muddy or messy. The HS-3™ is also versatile — it’s a noise-free pickup in a live situation or in the studio.
The HS-3™ works very well with high-gain amps, but the classic setup is with an overdrive pedal and a Marshall® amp. The pedal boosts sustain and distortion, and the sound cleans up dramatically when the pedal is switched off. Works well in all 3 positions on a Strat® for a slightly warmer-than-usual Strat® sound. Also works well as a bridge pickup with HS-4™ (neck) and HS-2™ (middle). Combines in middle and neck positions with bridge humbuckers like PAF Pro®, PAF®, Air Classic™, and Norton®.
Recommended
JOE AUGELLO
“I have been using DiMarzio pickups for over 20 years and they always seem to work best for me. From HS-3's to X2N's, they can get any job done!!”
JOE STUMP
“I've been using DiMarzio pickups for over 20 years, and wouldn't even consider putting anything else in my guitars.”
MATTIAS SONNEMO
“DiMarzio pickups make the guitar speak in a way that no other pickups do. They are powerful yet sensitive enough to highlight every detail your fingers create.”
The HS-3™ has been the weapon of choice for Strat®-powered classical metal since the early 1980s. Far from being a high-output monster, the HS-3™ is actually a smooth and relatively quiet pickup that produces a sweet overdrive tone without jagged edges. These qualities combine perfectly with a heavily distorted amp, because the sound won’t get muddy or messy. The HS-3™ is also versatile — it’s a noise-free pickup in a live situation or in the studio.
The HS-3™ works very well with high-gain amps, but the classic setup is with an overdrive pedal and a Marshall® amp. The pedal boosts sustain and distortion, and the sound cleans up dramatically when the pedal is switched off. Works well in all 3 positions on a Strat® for a slightly warmer-than-usual Strat® sound. Also works well as a bridge pickup with HS-4™ (neck) and HS-2™ (middle). Combines in middle and neck positions with bridge humbuckers like PAF Pro®, PAF®, Air Classic™, and Norton®.
Recommended
JOE AUGELLO
“I have been using DiMarzio pickups for over 20 years and they always seem to work best for me. From HS-3's to X2N's, they can get any job done!!”
JOE STUMP
“I've been using DiMarzio pickups for over 20 years, and wouldn't even consider putting anything else in my guitars.”
MATTIAS SONNEMO
“DiMarzio pickups make the guitar speak in a way that no other pickups do. They are powerful yet sensitive enough to highlight every detail your fingers create.”
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