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DiMarzio Air Norton vs DiMarzio D Sonic
DiMarzio Air Norton
humbucker
87 match
high confidence
DiMarzio D Sonic
humbucker
Compared with the DiMarzio Air Norton, the DiMarzio D Sonic has a ceramic magnet (punchier, more aggressive).
Specs side by side
differs marks specs where they part ways| Spec | DiMarzio Air Norton | DiMarzio D Sonic |
|---|---|---|
| DC resistancediffers | 12.58k | 11.96k |
| Inductancediffers | 6.23 H (measured, 1 reading) | 6.27 H (measured, 1 reading) |
| Magnetdiffers | Alnico 5 | Ceramic |
| Coil | Hum-cancelling | Hum-cancelling |
| Bass (tone chart) | 6 / 10 | 6 / 10 |
| Mids (tone chart)differs | 6 / 10 | 5.75 / 10 |
| Treble (tone chart)differs | 5.5 / 10 | 4.5 / 10 |
| Slot | humbucker | humbucker |
| Traits | moderate output | moderate output, tight & aggressive |
How close on each spec
100 means identical on that spec. The score weighs these, and counts anything we couldn't compare as a typical difference. How scoring works
Output
99
measured inductance
Magnet
45
Alnico 5 vs Ceramic
Coil
100
same coil type
Brightness
83
tone charts on the same scale
Mids
96
tone charts on the same scale
Bass
100
tone charts on the same scale
Videos
DiMarzio Air Norton
Bill Nash T-63 2HB Dimarzio Air Norton/Bluesbucker Humbucker Electric Guitar Demo | Guitar Hangar
DiMarzio D Sonic
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What players and reviewers say
On the DiMarzio Air Norton
“The pickup becomes famous for its thick, vocal lead tone and smooth low end.”
“Palm muted riffs feel tight and articulate, while lead lines jump out with smooth sustain and a hint of upper mid bite.”
Full reviews
DiMarzio Air Norton
DiMarzio D Sonic
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