Norton vs Air Zone in Bridge
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Re: Norton vs Air Zone in Bridge
I think the Air Zone is DiMarzio's best humbucker ever. While I'm more of a Duncan guy, I have several Air Zone's (One in a Epi Les Paul, another in a Gibby). They have lots of power, but a very nice mid range, tight bass with smooth highs. It's also a very articulate pickup. With the right amp, all the notes can be heard when struming a chord.
Tried an Air Norton in the bridge. Didn't care for it, though it does sound decent in the neck.
I think the Air Zone is DiMarzio's best humbucker ever. While I'm more of a Duncan guy, I have several Air Zone's (One in a Epi Les Paul, another in a Gibby). They have lots of power, but a very nice mid range, tight bass with smooth highs. It's also a very articulate pickup. With the right amp, all the notes can be heard when struming a chord.
Tried an Air Norton in the bridge. Didn't care for it, though it does sound decent in the neck.
Eric Dahlberg
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Re: Norton vs Air Zone in Bridge
Thanks for the advice! I had a Norton here so I installed it just to hear it, everyone talks about what a balanced pickup it is but I'm finding it to have a very pronounced, narrow, wah-wah-like peak in the upper midrange. Someone once described it as sounding like "Eruption" and I'll totally vouch for that, that's just not what I'm personally after right now. I'm going to take your advice and exchange it for a VHPAF.
Thanks for the advice! I had a Norton here so I installed it just to hear it, everyone talks about what a balanced pickup it is but I'm finding it to have a very pronounced, narrow, wah-wah-like peak in the upper midrange. Someone once described it as sounding like "Eruption" and I'll totally vouch for that, that's just not what I'm personally after right now. I'm going to take your advice and exchange it for a VHPAF.
Re: Norton vs Air Zone in Bridge
The Air Zone may be too Bassy for some guitars, but in the Bridge of a Jackson, poplar body guitar that was TOO bright it was a perfect match........................
Also tried a Duncan Designed (JB style) and a breed, it was HORRORiffic, and without the Air Zone i think the guitar would be on ebay ^^
I love it, and it's definitely more versatile than the ToneZone while keeping that Dimarzio sound and enough balls when needed. One of the Best Dimarzio's to me (Evo 2 and PAF classic as well)
The Air Zone may be too Bassy for some guitars, but in the Bridge of a Jackson, poplar body guitar that was TOO bright it was a perfect match........................
Also tried a Duncan Designed (JB style) and a breed, it was HORRORiffic, and without the Air Zone i think the guitar would be on ebay ^^
I love it, and it's definitely more versatile than the ToneZone while keeping that Dimarzio sound and enough balls when needed. One of the Best Dimarzio's to me (Evo 2 and PAF classic as well)
