DiMarzio HS-3 Single Coil Stacked Hum Cancelling Pickup (Black)

Strat® players chasing classical metal tones have been reaching for the HS-3™ since the early 1980s, and its reputation rests on restraint rather than raw output. This DiMarzio stacked hum-cancelling single-coil replacement drops into the standard Strat® footprint and keeps the single-coil layout intact. In black, it suits players who want a smooth, quiet pickup rather than a high-output monster, with a sweet overdriven voice that sits well in the mix.

Where many pickups turn muddy under heavy gain, the HS-3™ stays clear. Its overdrive tone is sweet without jagged edges, so a heavily distorted amp doesn't smear the notes into a mess. The stacked, hum-cancelling construction keeps it noise-free on a loud stage or in a studio session where hum would otherwise bleed into a take. It works as a single replacement in a bridge position or as part of a full Strat® set.

Features

• Stacked hum-cancelling design in a standard Strat® single-coil size
• Smooth, relatively quiet output rather than a high-output voicing
• Sweet overdrive tone without jagged or harsh edges
• Stays clear and defined under heavily distorted amp settings
• Noise-free operation in live and studio situations
• Black cover finish
• Associated with Strat®-powered classical metal since the early 1980s
• Fits standard Strat® pickguards and mounting positions