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DiMarzio Norton vs PRS Dragon II

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PRS Dragon II
bridge humbucker

Compared with the DiMarzio Norton, the PRS Dragon II has an Alnico IV magnet (warmer, smoother).

Specs side by side

differs marks specs where they part ways
SpecDiMarzio NortonPRS Dragon II
DC resistancediffers12.62k12k
Inductancediffers6.73 H (compiled)not measured
MagnetdiffersAlnico 5Alnico 4
CoilHum-cancellingHum-cancelling
Bass (tone chart)differs6 / 10no chart
Mids (tone chart)differs6.5 / 10no chart
Treble (tone chart)differs5 / 10no chart
Slotdiffershumbuckerbridge humbucker
Traitsmoderate output, mid-forwardmoderate 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
85
Alnico 5 vs Alnico 4
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.
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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PRS Dragon II

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