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DiMarzio IGNO vs DiMarzio Norton

DiMarzio IGNO pickup
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DiMarzio IGNO
bridge humbucker
high confidence
DiMarzio Norton pickup
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Compared with the DiMarzio IGNO, the DiMarzio Norton has an Alnico V magnet (warmer, smoother).

Specs side by side

differs marks specs where they part ways
SpecDiMarzio IGNODiMarzio Norton
DC resistancediffers12.69k12.62k
Inductancediffers6.75 H (measured, 1 reading)6.73 H (compiled)
MagnetdiffersAlnico 8Alnico 5
CoilHum-cancellingHum-cancelling
Bass (tone chart)differs6.5 / 106 / 10
Mids (tone chart)differs6.25 / 106.5 / 10
Treble (tone chart)differs3.5 / 105 / 10
Slotdiffersbridge humbuckerhumbucker
Traitsmoderate output, dark, tight & aggressivemoderate 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
100
measured inductance
Magnet
70
Alnico 8 vs Alnico 5
Coil
100
same coil type
Brightness
75
tone charts on the same scale
Mids
96
tone charts on the same scale
Bass
92
tone charts on the same scale

Videos

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What players and reviewers say

On the DiMarzio Norton

“Arena-shaking open chords have definition and a degree of sparkle to each note.”
Darth Phineas · Jan 1, 2025Darth Phineas ↗ (opens in a new tab)
“The luscious midrange works to allow the lows to have authoritative fidelity while giving the highs room to yield an inviting presence.”
Darth Phineas · Jan 1, 2025Darth Phineas ↗ (opens in a new tab)
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DiMarzio IGNO

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