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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
No videos for either pickup collected yet.
What players and reviewers say
On the DiMarzio Evo 2
“The EQ is a little tighter in the lows with more overall mids, if comparing to the Evolution.”
“A fairly even voice with plenty of output and the upper-mid clarity.”
On the DiMarzio Norton
“Arena-shaking open chords have definition and a degree of sparkle to each note.”
“The luscious midrange works to allow the lows to have authoritative fidelity while giving the highs room to yield an inviting presence.”