The DiMarzio DP159 Evolution Bridge Humbucker is a Dimarzio other, currently around $114. It pairs well with the Gallien-Krueger Legacy 212 and the Peavey 112-6 1x12.
DiMarzio DP159 Evolution Bridge Humbucker
Dimarzio · other
The DiMarzio DP159 Evolution Bridge Humbucker is a signature pickup developed with virtuoso guitarist Steve Vai, designed to deliver exceptional clarity, articulation, and dynamic responsiveness for demanding technical lead playing. Built for players wanting a bridge humbucker with tight low-end definition and singing sustain, it's become one of DiMarzio's most respected high-performance pickups.
- clarity
- articulation
- high gain
- tight
- definition
- complex
- dynamic
- responsiveness
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the DiMarzio DP159 Evolution Bridge Humbucker is commonly used in
- Rock
- Djent
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Metal
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Progressive Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Heavy Metal
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Hard Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the DiMarzio DP159 Evolution Bridge Humbucker
Gallien-Krueger Legacy 212
Gallien Krueger
tonal matchGallien-Krueger Legacy 212's mid-forward fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own
Peavey 112-6 1x12
Peavey
tonal matchInto a transparent tone, Peavey 112-6 1x12 brings the mid-forward it's missing
Roland Cube Street EX
Roland
tonal matchRun Roland Cube Street EX into that transparent platform and it finally gets some mid-forward
Phil Jones BG-400 Suitcase Compact Bass Combo
Phil Jones
tonal matchRun Phil Jones BG-400 Suitcase Compact Bass Combo into that transparent platform and it finally gets some mid-forward
PRS MT100
PRS
tonal matchThe transparent tone has headroom to spare — PRS MT100 gives it medium gain to fill it with
Hiwatt Custom Studio Stage MkIII 20/40W 2x12 Combo
Hiwatt
tonal matchThe transparent tone has headroom to spare — Hiwatt Custom Studio Stage MkIII 20/40W 2x12 Combo gives it mid-forward to fill it with
Ceriatone HRM 50
Ceriatone
tonal matchCeriatone HRM 50's mid-forward fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own
Phil Jones BG-80 Double Four Plus 90W Bass Combo
Phil Jones
tonal matchRun Phil Jones BG-80 Double Four Plus 90W Bass Combo into that transparent platform and it finally gets some mid-forward
Pedals that stack with the DiMarzio DP159 Evolution Bridge Humbucker
Fender Hammertone Overdrive
Fender
tonal matchFender Hammertone Overdrive is voiced for a clean amp's front end — DiMarzio DP159 Evolution Bridge Humbucker gives it exactly that
NuX SSD-10
Nux
tonal matchNuX SSD-10 is voiced for a clean amp's front end — DiMarzio DP159 Evolution Bridge Humbucker gives it exactly that
AnalogMan Beano Boost
Analog Man
tonal matchInto DiMarzio DP159 Evolution Bridge Humbucker, AnalogMan Beano Boost is right at home: it's built around a clean amp's front end
Catalinbread MontaVillian
Catalinbread
tonal matchInto DiMarzio DP159 Evolution Bridge Humbucker, Catalinbread MontaVillian is right at home: it's built around a clean amp's front end — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Ashdown Geezer Butler Signature
Ashdown
tonal matchAshdown Geezer Butler Signature's own voicing points at a clean amp's front end, and DiMarzio DP159 Evolution Bridge Humbucker delivers it
Beetronics Swarm
Beetronics
tonal matchInto DiMarzio DP159 Evolution Bridge Humbucker, Beetronics Swarm is right at home: it's built around a clean amp's front end
Black Arts Toneworks LSTR Fuzz
Black Arts Toneworks
tonal matchInto DiMarzio DP159 Evolution Bridge Humbucker, Black Arts Toneworks LSTR Fuzz is right at home: it's built around a clean amp's front end
Cry Baby Dunlop Cry Baby 535Q Multi-Wah
Cry Baby
tonal matchThe transparent tone has headroom to spare — Cry Baby Dunlop Cry Baby 535Q Multi-Wah gives it low gain to fill it with
Questions people ask
What pairs well with the DiMarzio DP159 Evolution Bridge Humbucker?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Gallien-Krueger Legacy 212, Peavey 112-6 1x12, Roland Cube Street EX — Gallien-Krueger Legacy 212's mid-forward fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own.
How much does the DiMarzio DP159 Evolution Bridge Humbucker cost?+
Around $114 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).