The basic characteristics of the 6-string Evolution® bridge model sound like a perfect description for a 7-string lead pickup: power, attack and presence. Combining the basic Evolution® design with Virtual Vintage® technology results in a 7-string pickup possessing crunching lows and intense highs. The output of the Evolution 7™ is concentrated towards the upper mids and treble, so there's a lot of cutting power, and the low end stays hot and clear.

Recommended for: Bridge position.

Tech Talk: Making a 7-string version of a pre-existing 6-string pickup is not a simple matter of copying specs. Particularly with a high-output pickup, it's important that the low B string doesn't get muddy-sounding. DiMarzio made the Evolution 7™'s coils brighter-sounding than the 6-string version to make sure this doesn't happen. They then used some of the same technology that went into the Virtual Vintage® design to warm up the sound of the high strings without affecting the low B. The bass strings have a lot of clean power and the high strings cut through without sounding thin.

Specifications:

Wiring Four conductor
Magnet Ceramic
Output 420mV
DC Resistance 14.09K
Year of introduction 2000
Patent # 4,501,185 and 5,908,998