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The Birth of the Super Distortion
“I invented replacement guitar pickups and the Super Distortion®, the world’s first replacement...
DiMarzio Stories: The Birth of the Super Distortion
A church, a skate park, and a death metal band collide... Dave Davidson
A church, a skate park, and a death metal band collide... Dave Davidson
Jake Bowen interviewed and photographed by Larry DiMarzio
Jake Bowen interviewed and photographed by Larry DiMarzio
Remembering Edward Van Halen

Larry DiMarzio recounts his photo shoots with EVH, and the development of the Music Man guitar...

Remembering Edward Van Halen
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The Birth of Steve Vai's Green Meanie

The origins of the Green Meanie, its pickups and custom wiring, as recalled by Steve Blucher and...

The Birth of Steve Vai's Green Meanie
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Relentless: Billy Sheehan

Billy Sheehan talks with DiMarzio about his hands-on approach to pickup modifications...

Relentless: Billy Sheehan
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A Conversation with Phil Collen

Phil Collen and Larry DiMarzio talk music, recording, guitars, gear, and tone in this freewheeling...

A Conversation with Phil Collen
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DiMarzio Double Cream Trademark

DiMarzio scores a major win in the battle over its Double Cream trademark.

DiMarzio Double Cream Trademark
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Richie Kotzen & Julia Lage

Larry DiMarzio interviews and photographs Richie Kotzen and Julia Lage about their gear, careers...

Richie Kotzen & Julia Lage interviewed by Larry DiMarzio
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