Why do so many players love the old “soapbar” pickup? Probably because it’s the friendliest sounding single-coil ever. High notes are always fat, with just enough bite to cut through the mix. Low notes are bright, but not thin, and the tone stays even — all the way up the neck. Dimarzios version of this classic pickup also punches up the mids and tightens up the lows. The DiMarzio Soapbar comes in “soapbar” (black or cream) and “dog-ear” (black only) versions. The cover is included.