Guitar WiringThe X2N is DiMarzio's highest-gain pickup, created to push tube amps into total overdrive. Twin wide-bar pole pieces; very powerful focused magnetic field. Split and series-parallel are described as particularly effective because of the pickup's power. Quick Connect: Yes.
Connections at a glance
Use the terminal labels below when planning your circuit. Check the manufacturer's documentation for your exact component revision.
| Terminal | Label | Role | Lead colour |
|---|---|---|---|
| hot | Hot (red) | Signal hot | red |
| gnd | Ground (green) | Signal return · Ground | green |
| black | North coil finish (black) | Coil finish | black |
| white | South coil finish (white) | Coil finish | white |
| bare | Bare shield | Shield · Ground | bare |
Internal connections
hot → black — North coil: hot to north finish
white → gnd — South coil: south finish to ground