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DiMarzio
DiMarzio Air Norton
Hot, clear and balanced.
Hotter than 73% of the 466 humbuckers we have
- Alnico 5 magnet: the common all-rounder: firm lows and clear highs
Like the DiMarzio Air Norton, but…
- WarmerDiMarzio LiquiFiredarker · similar output94 match
- More biteDiMarzio D SonicCeramic magnet · similar output87 match
- HotterBare Knuckle Nailbomb Alnico 5+34% output · Alnico 5 magnet83 match
- Less hotDiMarzio PAF 36th Anniversary−12% output · Alnico 5 magnet86 match
The closest pickup in each direction that still fits the same slot. See every match
Specs
- DC resistance
- 12.58k
- Inductance
- 6.23 Hmeasured, 1 reading
- Magnet
- Alnico 5
- Coil
- Hum-cancelling
moderate output
From DiMarzio's published specs ↗ (opens in a new tab). Traits come from these specs by stated rules.
Fits the neck or bridge of a Les Paul, SG, PRS Custom 24, Superstrat (HH) or HSS Strat.
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What others say
Demos, reviews and forum posts, quoted word for word and linked to where they were published.
DiMarzio Air Norton and Tone Zone Demo
Bill Nash T-63 2HB Dimarzio Air Norton/Bluesbucker Humbucker Electric Guitar Demo | Guitar Hangar
“The pickup becomes famous for its thick, vocal lead tone and smooth low end.”
“Palm muted riffs feel tight and articulate, while lead lines jump out with smooth sustain and a hint of upper mid bite.”
“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 Norton
“I was hoping the Air Norton to be a hotter and more mid-focused version of that.”
Comparing with DiMarzio Norton
“I believe the DiMarzio Liquifire is a slightly altered Air Norton with less high end, but also leaner lows.”
Comparing with DiMarzio LiquiFire
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