DiMarzio DP172C Twang King Tele Single Coil Neck Pickup, Chrome

The DiMarzio Twang King Neck pickup is a premium replacement Tele pickup designed to capture the most desirable characteristics of vintage Telecaster and Broadcaster tones. Built with exceptional dynamic response and classic single coil clarity, the Twang King delivers the unmistakable Tele sound with improved attack, articulation and musicality.

Main Features

• 2 conductor wiring
• Alnico 5 magnets
• Designed for the neck position
• Chrome cover

Vintage Tele Tone with Enhanced Dynamics

Rather than copying an old design, DiMarzio set out to recreate the idealised vintage Tele tone by combining the best attributes of their favourite Broadcaster and Telecaster pickups. The result is the Twang King Neck, a pickup that offers:

• Big, clean lows
• Clear, ringing highs
• Ultra responsive dynamics
• A smooth, expressive top end
• Superior note definition

Thanks to controlled tension coil winding, specialised wire and hand calibrated magnets, the Twang King reacts precisely to your playing. Soft picking produces warm, mellow tones, while hard picking brings out increased brightness, volume and attack. This wide dynamic sensitivity is one of the Twang King’s defining strengths.

Reliable, Squeal Free Performance

To ensure stable performance at stage volume, the Twang King pickups are double wax potted, greatly reducing microphonic feedback. The neck model includes a premium chrome cover for classic Tele aesthetics.

Recommended For

The DiMarzio Twang King Neck is recommended for the standard Telecaster neck position, making it a perfect upgrade for players seeking vintage inspired tone with modern reliability and improved dynamic control.

DiMarzio Twang King Specifications

• Wiring: 2 conductor
• Magnet: Alnico 5
• Output: 89 mV
• DC Resistance: 6.22 kOhm
• Year Introduced: 1995
• Patent: n/a

A Superior Vintage Style Neck Pickup

Designed for guitarists who appreciate expressive tone and precise response, the DiMarzio Twang King Neck delivers exceptional vintage Tele character with added depth, clarity and dynamic range. Whether used for country, rock, blues or classic pop, it offers the perfect balance of warmth and sparkle.