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DiMarzio Norton vs Ibanez IBZ rear (YE108R)
DiMarzio Norton
humbucker
82 match
low confidence
Ibanez IBZ rear (YE108R)
bridge humbucker
Compared with the DiMarzio Norton, the Ibanez IBZ rear (YE108R) has an Alnico magnet (warmer, smoother).
Specs side by side
differs marks specs where they part ways| Spec | DiMarzio Norton | Ibanez IBZ rear (YE108R) |
|---|---|---|
| DC resistancediffers | 12.62k | 12.47k |
| Inductancediffers | 6.73 H (compiled) | not measured |
| Magnetdiffers | Alnico 5 | Alnico |
| Coil | Hum-cancelling | Hum-cancelling |
| Bass (tone chart)differs | 6 / 10 | no chart |
| Mids (tone chart)differs | 6.5 / 10 | no chart |
| Treble (tone chart)differs | 5 / 10 | no chart |
| Slotdiffers | humbucker | bridge humbucker |
| Traits | moderate output, mid-forward | moderate output |
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
98
DC resistance (no inductance for one of them)
Magnet
95
Alnico 5 vs Alnico
Coil
100
same coil type
Not compared: brightness, mids, bass (a spec is missing for at least one of them).
Videos
No videos for either pickup collected yet.
What players and reviewers say
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.”
Full reviews
DiMarzio Norton
Ibanez IBZ rear (YE108R)
None collected yet.