DMZ Air Norton S or Lil 59

[Eamonn]

I have a pair of DMZ Area 61's in my G&L. I'm currently using a VV Blues in the bridge but would like a stouter sound for rock covers. One friend recommended a lil 59, the other a Air Norton S, or possibly a Pro Track. Anyone here have any opinions on these?...and sorry for asking a DMZ question on this side of the fence, but the DMZ forum blows :lmao:

 

[TheLivingDead]

Re: DMZ Air Norton S or Lil 59

I haven't used the lil '59, but I can tell you the AN S is not a very good pup. Just very bland in every way. The Pro Track, however, is awesome. Does just what it says; gives you a very convincing PAF sound. I dig it. I imagine the lil '59 would do just the same.

Have you considered the Chopper? Great pickup. Definitely my favorite DMZ single rails.

 

[lazyfinger]

Re: DMZ Air Norton S or Lil 59

I've had AN-S in bridge position of a strat... hated it! It was just muddy sounding, and made my bridge position sound like a neck position of a gibson guitar. I had a chopper on the neck, and that sounded more open compared to AN-S on the bridge. I think Chopper on the bridge would be better, I had Chopper on the bridge, and it was pretty good, but must be wired to 250k tone pot. Pro Track would be good too I think. just little bit warmer than Chopper.

 

[TheLivingDead]

Re: DMZ Air Norton S or Lil 59

Ohhh this is going in your *bridge*. Look at the Fast Track II. It will cover just about any rock need.

 

[UberMetalDood]

Re: DMZ Air Norton S or Lil 59

I haven't used the lil '59, but I can tell you the AN S is not a very good pup. Just very bland in every way. The Pro Track, however, is awesome. Does just what it says; gives you a very convincing PAF sound. I dig it. I imagine the lil '59 would do just the same.

Have you considered the Chopper? Great pickup. Definitely my favorite DMZ single rails.

I totally disagree about the Air Norton S, but +1 on the Chopper. The Chopper is so great. I really love that pickup.

 

[lazyfinger]

Re: DMZ Air Norton S or Lil 59

Did you have AN-S on the bridge? I think it was designed to be used as neck pickup, and works better in that position, with something like Tone Zone in the bridge.

 

[Eamonn]

Re: DMZ Air Norton S or Lil 59

Thanks for the replies. I'm basically looking for a fat bridge pickup, and not necessarily a *hot* sound. I'm in an 80's cover band, Duran Duran and The Cars type 80's stuff.

The Fast Track looks interesting, but I was wondering if the Pro Track might balance better with the Area 61's I have in N & M?

Thanks,E

 

[TheLivingDead]

Re: DMZ Air Norton S or Lil 59

Yeah, it probably will vs the FTII.

 

[lazyfinger]

Re: DMZ Air Norton S or Lil 59

Pro Track, Chopper, and even the Fast Track 1 would balance better with the Areas, Dimarzio website shows comparable output in mv for each pickups. I'd probably stick with Pro Track or Chopper.

 

[Khriss Bliss]

Re: DMZ Air Norton S or Lil 59

andy taylor wont be hard, but elliot eastons tones are ... so... damn... worthy. on the first Cars album he claims he mainly used his Les, damn if i know what pickup he used, and if even THAT would help you get those SLABS of tone! going out on limb, have you looked into a FRED? forgot satch, theyre very PAFish... (no diss, i luv c-foot gtr tone)

 

[Eamonn]

Re: DMZ Air Norton S or Lil 59

The thing is..I have a PRS CE22 sitting on a stand right behind me all night, but we move so quickly from song to song that I usually end up playing the G&L exclusively. Ideally I'd route the cavity and put a PG in there, and I might do that eventually. But I think I'll take advantage of DMZ's return policy and give the Chopper a try...then again I might go with the PT...decisions...

 

[Eamonn]

Re: DMZ Air Norton S or Lil 59

MY DMZ Air Norton S arrived this morning. I'll write a review once I have a chance to put it through its paces.

 

[UberMetalDood]

Re: DMZ Air Norton S or Lil 59

MY DMZ Air Norton S arrived this morning. I'll write a review once I have a chance to put it through its paces.

Give it a couple of weeks, but I'll look forward to a good review.

 

[King IzzO)))]

Re: DMZ Air Norton S or Lil 59

If it sounds like an Air Norton it can't be that bad, I like the AN quite a bit. Make sure you don't mount it too high, that might be these other goobers' problem.

 

[Bones]

Re: DMZ Air Norton S or Lil 59

sorry for asking a DMZ question on this side of the fence, but the DMZ forum blows :lmao:

This is all I got out of the OP, and I have sig'ed it.