The DiMarzio SDS-1 is a Dimarzio other, currently around $79. Close alternatives include the DiMarzio Super 3 and the Seymour Duncan Hot Rails Pickups. It pairs well with the Peavey MAX 150 150W 1x12 Bass Combo and the Peavey MAX 100.
DiMarzio SDS-1
Dimarzio · other
Single Coil Pickup With ceramic magnets, 2-wire, Less high-pitched and lower bass than usual single coils, Round, dark overall tone, Colour: Black
- dark
- hot
- fat
- sparkle
- round
- single coil
- hot humbucker
- bridge position
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Amps that pair well with the DiMarzio SDS-1
Peavey MAX 150 150W 1x12 Bass Combo
Peavey
tonal matchPeavey MAX 150 150W 1x12 Bass Combo's bright balances out the dark tone
Peavey MAX 100
Peavey
tonal matchWhere this leans dark, Peavey MAX 100 answers back bright
Traynor SB110
Traynor
tonal matchTraynor SB110 leans bright right where the dark tone needs it
Peavey MAX 208
Peavey
tonal matchRun Peavey MAX 208 after it and the dark edge settles into something more bright
Díaz CD-100 Amp Head
Diaz
tonal matchRun Díaz CD-100 Amp Head after it and the dark edge settles into something more bright
Dr. Z Maz 38
Dr Z
tonal matchRun Dr. Z Maz 38 after it and the dark edge settles into something more bright
Vox AC30 Guitar Combo Amp
Vox
tonal matchRun Vox AC30 Guitar Combo Amp after it and the dark edge settles into something more bright
Morgan MVP66
Morgan
tonal matchWhere this leans dark, Morgan MVP66 answers back bright
Pedals that stack with the DiMarzio SDS-1
Electronic Audio Experiments Longsword Eastside Exclusive Mono Camo
Electronic Audio Experiments
tonal matchWhere this leans dark, Electronic Audio Experiments Longsword Eastside Exclusive Mono Camo answers back bright
Artec SE-OE3
Artec
tonal matchRun Artec SE-OE3 after it and the dark edge settles into something more bright
Jackson Audio Prism
Jackson Audio
tonal matchJackson Audio Prism's bright balances out the dark tone
Boss GEB-7 Bass Graphic EQ
Roland
tonal matchBoss GEB-7 Bass Graphic EQ leans bright right where the dark tone needs it
Hotone A Station
Hotone
tonal matchHotone A Station's bright balances out the dark tone
Markbass MB Instrument PRE
Markbass
tonal matchMarkbass MB Instrument PRE's bright balances out the dark tone
Ashdown Pro-FX Two-Band Boost
Ashdown
tonal matchAshdown Pro-FX Two-Band Boost leans bright right where the dark tone needs it
Knight Audio Technologies Kat-STB
pedal
tonal matchRun Knight Audio Technologies Kat-STB after it and the dark edge settles into something more bright
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the DiMarzio SDS-1?+
The closest matches in character are the DiMarzio Super 3, the Seymour Duncan Hot Rails Pickups, the Bill Lawrence L-500XL.
What pairs well with the DiMarzio SDS-1?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Peavey MAX 150 150W 1x12 Bass Combo, Peavey MAX 100, Traynor SB110 — Peavey MAX 150 150W 1x12 Bass Combo's bright balances out the dark tone.
How much does the DiMarzio SDS-1 cost?+
Around $79 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).