DiMarzio The Angel (DP230, DP231 & DP232)

It has always been one of DiMarzio's goals to create a magnetic pickup that reproduces the exact sound of an acoustic guitar. After years of research, experimenting, and soul-searching, we’ve concluded that the most important characteristic for an acoustic pickup is pretty straightforward: it should sound and feel good. The sound part is obvious. The pickup has to “hear” the entire range of the acoustic guitar from top to bottom, with no gaps anywhere. The “feel” is just as important. It has to track your right- and left-hand dynamics, and respond immediately to the sound coming off the string. A pickup that can do both of these things is going to do the job, and you’ll be happy with it. And that’s what DiMarzio have accomplished with The Angel™.

Acoustic guitars with 3-1/2 inch (89 mm) or larger sound hole using bronze or steel strings.

Wiring: 1 Conductor
Magnet: Rare earth
DC Resistance: 1.66 Kohm
Year of Introduction: 2010
Patent: n/a

DiMarzio has always made magnetic soundhole pickups designed to stand alone with no processing. But They've always known that adding an active circuit designed to work with a specific pickup could go even further in creating a natural, open sound. They started with The Angel™ and developed The Angel™ Active in cooperation with Shadow Electronics. The electronics are mounted on an acoustic endpin jack, and include a volume control that attaches to the rim of the soundhole. The Angel™ can still be used as a passive pickup by attaching a standard guitar cable (included) instead of going to the endpin jack. A great feature for if your batteries go down half way through a show!

Acoustic guitars with 3-1/2 inch (89 mm) or larger sound hole using bronze or steel strings.

Wiring: 1 Conductor
Magnet: Rare earth
DC Resistance: 1.66 Kohm
Year of Introduction: 2010
Patent: n/a

DiMarzio has always been known for magnetic pickups, but they believe the combination of magnetic and piezo can create a unique acoustic guitar sound. The wideband frequency response of the piezo together with the depth of the magnetic pickup opens up the soundstage, and the ability to select either sound as well as both together offers three distinct sounds. The Angel™ System consists of The Angel™ magnetic pickup, a Shadow Nanoflex saddle pickup, and a circuit built into the endpin jack which includes The Angel™ Active EQ system. They have also positioned volume and mix controls on the soundhole.

Acoustic guitars with 3-1/2 inch (89 mm) or larger sound hole using bronze or steel strings.

Wiring: 1 Conductor
Magnet: Rare earth
DC Resistance: 1.66 Kohm
Year of Introduction: 2010
Patent: n/a