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DiMarzio Norton vs Lindy Fralin High Output
DiMarzio Norton
humbucker
82 match
low confidence
Lindy Fralin High Output
neck humbucker
We found no spec differences between them worth calling out.
Specs side by side
differs marks specs where they part ways| Spec | DiMarzio Norton | Lindy Fralin High Output |
|---|---|---|
| DC resistancediffers | 12.62k | 12k |
| Inductancediffers | 6.73 H (compiled) | not measured |
| Magnet | Alnico 5 | Alnico 5 |
| 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 | neck 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
93
DC resistance (no inductance for one of them)
Magnet
100
both Alnico 5
Coil
100
same coil type
Not compared: brightness, mids, bass (a spec is missing for at least one of them).
Videos
DiMarzio Norton
Dimarzio Norton vs Duncan JB vs Dimarzio Crunch Lab
Lindy Fralin High Output
Lindy Fralin Pure PAF's vs. Fralin High Output Humbuckers
What players and reviewers say
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
On the Lindy Fralin High Output
“Lows are big and full and on the verge of punchy, but not loose or muddy.”
“The high end has bite and edge and tinkers with the idea of being sharp, but eases up before going too far.”