Closest Dimarzio to SD Alnico II Pro

[RedTiger]

Can anyone tell me whats the closest sounding Dimarzio pickup to a Duncan Alnico II Pro? I don't know anything about SD pickups so I'm hoping someone can give me an idea of a Dimarzio that sound similar. This would be in a Les Paul.

[toneboy]

Why not just buy the Duncan?

[RedTiger]

Originally Posted by toneboy

Why not just buy the Duncan?

Please read my entire post.

Originally Posted by RedTiger

I don't know anything about SD pickups so I'm hoping someone can give me an idea of a Dimarzio that sound similar.

Perhaps I should add "before I go ahead and buy the Alnico II Pro anyway"?

[Synesthesia]

the APH-1 is a pickup all its own, there's really no equivalent from DiMarzio. the air classic is pretty close but still not on the money

[RedTiger]

Good call on the Air Classic. At least from the description on Dimarzio's site, I can see where it might be similar. The tone chart showing T/M/B is probably pretty subjective, but that pickup is trying to get an Alnico 2 vibe.

[panacea151]

The Dimarzio Virtual PAF is right there with the A2P. Dimarzio no longer manufactures it, though. You would have to find new old stock, or buy one used.

[RedTiger]

Thanks for that suggestion, man! So what it sounds like so far is that the Alnico II Pro is an attempt at something vintage sounding? I'm looking for a good pickup for a Les Paul, bridge and neck, and I see the Alnico II mentioned. Its a big plus to me that Slash used Alnico IIs, always loved his tone. I didn't know if the Alnico II was just moderate output of if it was inspired by vintage humbuckers.

[Synesthesia]

It's both, inspired by vintage pickups with moderate output. I have a set in my main Paul and I can get away with GNR, fusion/jazz and even Alice in Chains.