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DiMarzio Air Norton vs DiMarzio Fortitude
DiMarzio Air Norton
humbucker
89 match
high confidence
DiMarzio Fortitude
bridge humbucker
Compared with the DiMarzio Air Norton, the DiMarzio Fortitude has a darker top end and tighter low end.
Specs side by side
differs marks specs where they part ways| Spec | DiMarzio Air Norton | DiMarzio Fortitude |
|---|---|---|
| DC resistancediffers | 12.58k | 9.54k |
| Inductancediffers | 6.23 H (measured, 1 reading) | 5.90 H (measured, 1 reading) |
| Magnet | Alnico 5 | Alnico 5 |
| Coil | Hum-cancelling | Hum-cancelling |
| Bass (tone chart)differs | 6 / 10 | 4 / 10 |
| Mids (tone chart)differs | 6 / 10 | 5.5 / 10 |
| Treble (tone chart)differs | 5.5 / 10 | 3.5 / 10 |
| Slotdiffers | humbucker | bridge humbucker |
| Traits | moderate output | moderate output, dark |
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
92
measured inductance
Magnet
100
both Alnico 5
Coil
100
same coil type
Brightness
67
tone charts on the same scale
Mids
92
tone charts on the same scale
Bass
67
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 Fortitude
GOJIRA APPROVED! DiMarzio Fortitude Pickup!
Joe Duplantier for DiMarzio Fortitude Bridge and PAF 36th Anniversary Neck pickups (4K)
What players and reviewers say
On the DiMarzio Air Norton
“This is where a split Air Norton fares better, but it can be too woofy/muddy on the low strings in humbucking mode.”
Comparing with DiMarzio Norton
“I was hoping the Air Norton to be a hotter and more mid-focused version of that.”
Comparing with DiMarzio Norton
On the DiMarzio Fortitude
“The midrange is shifted more to the lower mids for a throatier vibe and more of a growl.”
“The lows will punch you in the chest, pick you up, and knock you back down again.”