DiMarzio DP160FBK Norton® Humbucker Guitar Pickup: The Perfect Blend of Power and Clarity

The sound of a Norton® is right between FRED® and The Tone Zone®. It’s got some FRED®-like harmonic overtones that can only be described as nasty, with more of the power and mid-range of the heavyweight Tone Zone®. The same patented dual-resonance design used in FRED® and The Tone Zone® delivers a sound that’s hotter and “bigger” than any vintage model, but not as loud as a distortion-class humbucker. Norton® might be our most versatile bridge pickup. Combine it with a wide choice of neck pickups like the Air Classic™, PAF® 36th Anniversary, PAF Pro®, and Air Norton™.

Norton® was originally designed to extend the tonal range and power of standard output humbuckers without going over the top. It's more modern than a PAF® sound: the benchmark Gibson® Les Paul®/Marshall combination yields more midrange crunch and high frequency pick harmonics than vintage-style pickups were capable of putting out. Norton® is really good for opening up the sound of mahogany set-neck guitars.

Features

The DiMarzio DP160FBK Norton® Humbucker Guitar Pickup comes with a range of features that make it a popular choice among guitarists. Some of these features include:

• Unique tone: The pickup is designed to deliver a unique blend of power, clarity, and warmth, making it suitable for a wide range of musical genres.

• High output: The pickup has a high output that allows it to drive an amplifier or pedal with ease, producing a full and rich tone.

• F-spaced design: The pickup has an F-spaced design that makes it suitable for use with Floyd Rose-style tremolo bridges or other guitars with wider string spacing.

• Easy installation: The pickup is easy to install, with simple instructions and all the necessary hardware included.

Specifications

Here are the detailed specifications of the DiMarzio DP160FBK Norton® Humbucker Guitar Pickup:

• Recommended For: Bridge position in all solid body guitars. Can also be used in neck position with higher output humbuckers.

• Quick Connect: No

• Wiring: 4 Conductor

• Magnet: Alnico 5

• Resistance: 12.62 Kohm

• Year of Introduction: 1993