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no spec differences found
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DiMarzio
DiMarzio Norton
Hot, clear and balanced, with forward mids.
Hotter than 77% of the 466 humbuckers we have
- Alnico 5 magnet: the common all-rounder: firm lows and clear highs
- More mids than a typical DiMarzio
“The Norton was powerful, had great lows and mids but the highs sounded quite muffled and sythetic.”
Like the DiMarzio Norton, but…
- WarmerDiMarzio LiquiFiredarker · −8% output92 match
- More biteDiMarzio IGNOAlnico 8 magnet · similar output90 match
- HotterBare Knuckle Rebel Yell+15% output · Alnico 5 magnet86 match
- Less hotBare Knuckle Aftermath−18% output · Alnico 5 magnet87 match
The closest pickup in each direction that still fits the same slot. See every match
Specs
- DC resistance
- 12.62k
- Inductance
- 6.73 Hcompiled
- Magnet
- Alnico 5
- Coil
- Hum-cancelling
moderate outputmid-forward
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.
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“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.”
“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
“The Norton was powerful, had great lows and mids but the highs sounded quite muffled and sythetic.”
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