[Related to rocks]

I recently acquired a guitar with my first set of Dimarzio's (an HSH guitar, the Pandemonium set and True Velvet middle) and I really like them. In fact I play them clean to crunch a lot because I am not a shredder and I like the texture and sound I hear. Its a different set up from usual for me as a regular strat player but I like what I am hearing. (Thanks Larry!)

I am looking for a Dimarzio set now for an HH parts guitar build and was considering the Air Classic because I want a clear and articulate neck pickup since I am mostly a single coil player and a bridge that I can rock if I want to but, again, has good clarity. I play blues crunch out of an amp mostly, then clean it up to a degree. I bring up the Air Classic because I am looking for an open coil set and my regular strats are all vintage output so I am used to that. Not sure yet if I will split the neck on a humbucker for this project. Any thoughts from your experience, especially with the Air Classic, or recommendations on a clear and articulate Dimarzio humbucker would be great.

Many thanks.

[Guitar74]

Have you thought about something medium output like a Fred or PAF Pro in the bridge? Also, you could do two Pros, or  fred bridge PAF Pro in the neck. I prefer the fred in the bridge, but the PAF pro works great as a bridge pu. Both have clarity, but can be powerful as well.

[Related to rocks]

Many thanks, I will check out both of those pickups.

[BluesJam]

I’d recommend the EJ Eric Johnson humbuckers which have single coil tonal spectrum.  Humbucker from Hell has an openness too.

If your used to Strat tones but want a humbucker in the ballpark tonal spectrum, these may be an option.

[Strangeman86]

Another option, for those who like something outside the traditional humbucker realm, is the PW Hornet set from Monotone.  They're incredibly musical and have versatility in spades.

[DarthPhineas]

Another option, for those who like something outside the traditional humbucker realm, is the PW Hornet set from Monotone.  They're incredibly musical and have versatility in spades.

Been a fan of the Mojotone hornet set. Like you said, very versatile. Nicely voiced and a most capable humbucker set.