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DiMarzio Norton vs Suhr DSH
DiMarzio Norton
humbucker
83 match
low confidence
Suhr DSH
bridge 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 | Suhr DSH |
|---|---|---|
| DC resistancediffers | 12.62k | 12.8k |
| 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 | 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
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
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.”
On the Suhr DSH
“Lows have a bit more presence, while highs are slightly more refined.”
“Some call it clarity or refer to it as being more open-sounding.”