The DiMarzio Super 3 is a Dimarzio other, currently around $99. It pairs well with the Ceriatone HRM 50 and the Gallien-Krueger Fusion 210.
DiMarzio Super 3
Dimarzio · other
The DiMarzio Super 3 is a very high-output ceramic humbucker, an evolution of the Super Distortion with even more power and a thick, aggressive voice. It delivers heavy output, a strong midrange and tight, saturated distortion with smooth, singing sustain, making it a favorite bridge pickup for hard rock and metal lead and rhythm. Phil Collen uses it in the bridge of his Jackson PC1. Its hot output drives an amp hard for crunch and lead, with a fat, focused tone that cuts through a mix. It leans modern and aggressive rather than vintage, and is best paired with high-gain amps.
- thick
- midrange
- rhythm
- metal
- hard rock
- smooth
- fat
- distortion
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the DiMarzio Super 3 is commonly used in
- Hard Rock
- Rock
- Metal
- Heavy Metal
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Punk
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Alternative
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Amps that pair well with the DiMarzio Super 3
Ceriatone HRM 50
Ceriatone
tonal matchStack Ceriatone HRM 50 on top and a high gain tone tightens toward mid-forward
Gallien-Krueger Fusion 210
Gallien Krueger
tonal matchFeed a high gain signal into Gallien-Krueger Fusion 210 and it comes out closer to mid-forward
Ceriatone Overtone Special HRM Bluesmaster 50
Ceriatone
tonal matchFeed a high gain signal into Ceriatone Overtone Special HRM Bluesmaster 50 and it comes out closer to mid-forward
Gallien-Krueger Legacy 212
Gallien Krueger
tonal matchStack Gallien-Krueger Legacy 212 on top and a high gain tone tightens toward mid-forward
Traynor BB115
Traynor
tonal matchFeed a high gain signal into Traynor BB115 and it comes out closer to tight
Phil Jones X4C NanoBass 35W 1x4 Combo
Phil Jones
tonal matchPhil Jones X4C NanoBass 35W 1x4 Combo pushes a high gain tone toward mid-forward
Phil Jones BG-400 Suitcase Compact Bass Combo
Phil Jones
tonal matchPhil Jones BG-400 Suitcase Compact Bass Combo takes that high gain character and pushes it toward mid-forward
Hiwatt Custom Studio Stage MkIII 20/40W 2x12 Combo
Hiwatt
tonal matchHiwatt Custom Studio Stage MkIII 20/40W 2x12 Combo pushes a high gain tone toward mid-forward
Pedals that stack with the DiMarzio Super 3
Spaceman Effects Atlas IV
Spaceman
tonal matchFeed a high gain signal into Spaceman Effects Atlas IV and it comes out closer to clean boost
Wampler Cory Wong
Wampler
tonal matchStack Wampler Cory Wong on top and a high gain tone tightens toward clean boost
Friedman Buxom Boost
Friedman
tonal matchDiMarzio Super 3 leans into a high-gain amp's front end, precisely the platform Friedman Buxom Boost wants
MXR CAE Wah
MXR
tonal matchStack MXR CAE Wah on top and a high gain tone tightens toward mid-forward
JAM Pedals RetroVibe Mk.4
Jam Pedals
tonal matchStack JAM Pedals RetroVibe Mk.4 on top and a high gain tone tightens toward mid-forward
Tone City Flexo Drive Overdrive/Boost
Tone City
tonal matchFeed a high gain signal into Tone City Flexo Drive Overdrive/Boost and it comes out closer to clean boost
Orange Two Stroke
Orange
tonal matchFeed a high gain signal into Orange Two Stroke and it comes out closer to mid-forward
Suhr Koko Boost
Suhr
tonal matchFeed a high gain signal into Suhr Koko Boost and it comes out closer to mid-forward
Questions people ask
What pairs well with the DiMarzio Super 3?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Ceriatone HRM 50, Gallien-Krueger Fusion 210, Ceriatone Overtone Special HRM Bluesmaster 50 — Stack Ceriatone HRM 50 on top and a high gain tone tightens toward mid-forward.
How much does the DiMarzio Super 3 cost?+
Around $99 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).