DiMarzio DP 215FBC EVO 2: The Ultimate Bridge Pickup Upgrade?Review
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DiMarzio Evo 2 vs DiMarzio Norton
DiMarzio Evo 2
bridge humbucker
87 match
high confidence
DiMarzio Norton
humbucker
Compared with the DiMarzio Evo 2, the DiMarzio Norton has an Alnico V magnet (warmer, smoother).
Specs side by side
differs marks specs where they part ways| Spec | DiMarzio Evo 2 | DiMarzio Norton |
|---|---|---|
| DC resistancediffers | 14.02k | 12.62k |
| Inductancediffers | 6.80 H (measured, 1 reading) | 6.73 H (compiled) |
| Magnetdiffers | Ceramic | Alnico 5 |
| Coil | Hum-cancelling | Hum-cancelling |
| Bass (tone chart)differs | 6.5 / 10 | 6 / 10 |
| Mids (tone chart) | 6.5 / 10 | 6.5 / 10 |
| Treble (tone chart)differs | 4.5 / 10 | 5 / 10 |
| Slotdiffers | bridge humbucker | humbucker |
| Traits | moderate output, mid-forward, tight & aggressive | moderate output, mid-forward |
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
Ceramic vs Alnico 5
Coil
100
same coil type
Brightness
92
tone charts on the same scale
Mids
100
tone charts on the same scale
Bass
92
tone charts on the same scale
Videos
DiMarzio Evo 2
Dimarzio Evo/Evo 2 comparison clean and distorted (vs stock Ibanez V1/V2)
DiMarzio Norton
DiMarzio Norton vs Seymour Duncan JB - pickup shoot out!
Dimarzio Norton vs Duncan JB vs Dimarzio Crunch Lab
What players and reviewers say
On the DiMarzio Evo 2
“The Evo 2 is a bit more mid-rangy and the PAF Pro (on the neck) cleans up the mud a bit better.”
“The EQ is a little tighter in the lows with more overall mids, if comparing to the Evolution.”
On the DiMarzio 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 Air Norton
“I was hoping the Air Norton to be a hotter and more mid-focused version of that.”
Comparing with DiMarzio Air Norton